Find out where birds live and how they talk, then build your own nest out of materials from the Garden. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two...
Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Preregistration required. Please contact with any questions.
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Equipment, bait, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration required.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Come by for free bike loans, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Bike loans are available to minors with the accompaniment of a guardian or with a...
This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher course! Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: · Balance · Pedaling techniques · Starting and stopping · Steering and shifting...
Come by for free walk-up bike rentals, simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), and diagnostics. Bike Safety Brochures are also available! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!
Create a portrait that evokes the charm of an old silhouette with a twist. Using natural items discovered within the garden, we'll design a piece of truly personal and unique art that will hold the memory of a day at Bartram's Garden for years to come. Materials will be provided.
For as long as people have farmed for our food, we've lived and worked together with bees & other pollinators (not all of them are even insects!) Come celebrate pollinators with us this month at the garden and understand how essential they are to our food! Tickets (per child): $12 General Admission / Free...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Equipment, bait, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration required.
Join us for our first Paint & Sip of the season! This ever-popular program gives you a chance to paint outdoors in the splendor of Bartram's Garden in the springtime. Delight in the joy of art and relaxed conversation as we paint the meadow together. Materials and instruction will be provided. Feel free to bring...
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Come by for free bike loans, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Bike loans are available to minors with the accompaniment of a guardian or with a...
Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia's current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city's protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal,...
Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia's current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city's protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers...
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free...
For as long as people have farmed for our food, we've lived and worked together with bees & other pollinators (not all of them are even insects!) Come celebrate pollinators with us this month at the garden and understand how essential they are to our food! Tickets (per child): $12 General Admission / Free...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Equipment, bait, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration required.
Update on 5/20: This biking event has been canceled due to tornado warnings. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Come by for free bike loans, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Bike loans...
Cold Process Soap 101 - there are so many benefits to making soap! You control the process from start to finish. Learn the basics of this profitable skill. Make soap from scratch! This event is rain or shine; in the case of inclement weather, it will take place in the Garden's Coach House. ...
This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: · Balance · Pedaling techniques · Starting and stopping · Steering and shifting gears You...
Come by for free walk-up bike rentals, simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), and diagnostics. Bike Safety Brochures are also available! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!
Philly Ballet will be hosting two community dance classes leading up to the performance of "Behind the Stage Door". Join us in an exploration of a variety of dance forms, from ballet to African dance, in this fun and accessible workshop. This class is FREE and open to the public and suitable for all levels,...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Equipment, bait, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration required.
The Philadelphia Ballet's Behind the Stage Door is coming to Bartram's Garden! About Behind the Stage Door: Behind the Stage Door is an interactive multimedia performance that explores the “invisible” forces that bring the ballet to life. Through a soundscape of diverse voices, original musical composition, dance, film, sculpture, and interactive multimedia stage...
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Come by for free bike loans, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Bike loans are available to minors with the accompaniment of a guardian or with a...
Join horticulturalist Katie Jacoby and curator Joel Fry for this free, collaborative tour of the Ann Bartram Carr Garden, discussing the old garden roses in bloom and the research and archaeology that went into the Carr Garden reconstruction.
Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia's current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city's protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers...
Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia's current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city's protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal,...
Let your creativity run wild with a project inspired by the diverse array of animal life that can be found at the Garden. Bring the whole family to create something cute and furry, creepy-crawly, or maybe a creature no one has ever seen. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the...
We’ll explore Bartram’s Garden with all of our senses, look for as many colors as we can name, and create beautiful flower art. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Equipment, bait, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration required.
This workshop will present an overview of natural agriculture techniques as practiced at Sankofa Community Farm, including readying rows, planting, mulching, maintenance, harvesting, and general care. As a participant, you will learn how to practice natural agriculture in an urban setting to grow more healthily for you and your community, and cultivate connectivity in your...
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Come by for free bike loans, simple repairs, tips, and tricks! Snacks will be provided. Bike loans are available to minors with the accompaniment of a guardian or with a...
This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher course! Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: · Balance · Pedaling techniques · Starting and stopping · Steering and shifting...
Come by for free walk-up bike rentals, simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), and diagnostics. Bike Safety Brochures are also available! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
