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Introducing an Expanded Leadership Team at Bartram’s Garden
As Bartram’s Garden prepares for its next chapter of growth and for celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Garden’s founding in 2028, the John Bartram Association Board of Directors is…
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Bartram’s Garden Named to World Monuments Fund’s Irreplaceable America List
Bartram’s Garden recognized among 10 heritage places that have shaped the nation’s unique history on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We are proud to…
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FloatLab Has Arrived at the Garden!
That large, iconically bright yellow ring-like structure you might have spotted heading up the Schuylkill River isn’t a mirage—it’s FloatLab, a one-of-a-kind floating public space and waterfront destination, designed by…
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Grow your garden with our 2026 plant selections!
Spring plant catalog is now available! Shop at our Welcome Center beginning April 18.
Read MoreIntroducing New Bartram’s Garden Board Leadership and Members
Bartram’s Garden welcomed new leadership and members on the Board of Directors this winter: Lawrence F. Jones, Jr. was elected as President and Daneesha Dent as Secretary. In addition, Don…
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Remembering Joe Syrnick (1946–2026)
It’s hard to spot Joe Syrnick in this photo, but he’s at the heart of it, in more ways than one. The President and CEO of the Schuylkill River Development…
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With Gratitude for Barry Grossbach (1939–2025)
Our friend and neighbor Barry Grossbach passed away in December 2025, but his dedication to the neighborhood and pragmatic, problem-solving approach live on in many ways, including throughout Bartram’s Garden….
Read MoreCampus Plan Update
For the past seven years, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) and Bartram’s Garden have partnered to pursue a shared vision: the creation of a freshwater mussel hatchery adjacent…
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Tending Common Ground: “Community” as an Action Word
An Interview with Charles Lomax, Sophia Poe, and Ben Vershbow In June 2025, Bartram’s Garden finalized a new strategic plan, Tending Common Ground, to guide the organization from 2025–2033. The…
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