Field Trips

Bartram’s Garden is your outdoor classroom.

More than 5,000 students annually enjoy low-cost, interactive educational programs showcasing nature, art, and history. Our educators’ field trips, school visits, and teaching resources serve schools, camps, and community groups with students from pre-K through high school.

As of August 2025, availability for the 2025–2026 school year is extremely limited.

If you are interested in booking a field trip for the 2025–2026 school year, please use the form below and indicate all possible dates. Flexibility in scheduling will make it more likely that your field trip can be accommodated.

Lessons at Bartram’s Garden can be adapted and incorporated into a range of lesson plans. Our inquiry-based curricula meet academic standards from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and National Science Foundation.

Did you know?

• Bartram’s Garden is easily accessible by public transportation. Bus parking and picnic areas are available.
• We provide free field trips and other educational programs, including bus transportation, to Southwest Philadelphia schools and other organizations in the 19142, 19143, and 19153 zip codes.
• Programming for all other organizations is available at a low cost based on the number of students.
• One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.
• Our calendar fills up quickly! We recommend requesting your field trip or classroom lesson at least 4 months in advance.