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Mother’s Day Boat to Bartram’s Garden

May 8, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

$17 – $30

Cruise to Bartram’s Garden and discover the home of America’s first great botanist, John Bartram. Take a ¼ mile walk up the meadow to see amazing views of the skyline and explore the garden, community farm, and recreational trail. This 3-hour tour includes a 2-hour stop at Bartram’s Garden with guided tour of the newly restored 1731 house and Ann Bartram Carr garden.

Bringing a picnic lunch is encouraged.

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