May 2026

  • Free Fishing

    Wednesday Free Fishing 2026
    Bartram's Garden Community Boathouse
    5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

    Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly from May 6—August 26 and may be canceled in the event...


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  • Free Boating

    Saturday Free Boating 2026
    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

    Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or...


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  • Free Bike Rentals

    Free Bike Rentals 2026
    Bike Container

    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram's Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains,...


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  • SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

    SWWAG 2026 Workshops
    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden
    5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. This trellis workshop is for beginner and intermediate gardeners looking to deepen their knowledge about gardening techniques. We will focus on trellising and explore why, how, and which plants benefit...


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  • Free Fishing

    Wednesday Free Fishing 2026
    Bartram's Garden Community Boathouse
    5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

    Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly from May 6—August 26 and may be canceled in the event...


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  • Root Song – World Premiere I Performance

    Root Song
    Eastwick Pavilion
    5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

      http://youtube.com/watch?v=aY7iUGGyC-A&feature=youtu.be Premiering at Bartram’s Garden, Root Song blends live vocal chamber music by Roomful of Teeth—an eight-voice “singing forest”—with Indigenous storytelling by Tchin, transforming the unseen realities of the woodland into a musical conversation. Inspired by ground-breaking research on the connection and communication of trees and rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, Root Song explores the...


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  • Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden
    5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Please plan to meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM, where you'll be provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time....


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