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Little Explorers Livestream: In Bloom! (June 2021)

Past Event: Wednesday, June 2, 10:00 am

Join us for a virtual edition of our popular Little Explorers program. This month: Explore all the colors in the Garden and make beautiful flower art. We’ll stream live from…

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Robin sitting on a flowering tree branch

Little Explorers Livestream: Spring is for the Birds! (May 2021)

Past Event: Wednesday, May 5, 10:00 am

Join us for a virtual edition of our popular Little Explorers program. This month: Find out where birds live and how they talk, so you can take a bird walk…

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Little Explorers Livestream: Grow It! (April 2021)

Past Event: Wednesday, April 7, 10:00 am

Join us for a virtual edition of our popular Little Explorers program. This month: Discover the tiny plant inside every seed and learn how you can plant seeds from your…

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Little Explorers Livestream: What’s Happening in Your Neighborhood? (March 2021)

Past Event: Wednesday, March 3, 10:00 am

Join us for a virtual edition of our popular Little Explorers program. This month: Let’s discover signs of spring at the Garden and look around our own neighborhoods for tell-tale…

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bumblebee on a sunflower

Little Explorers Livestream: Flowers at Bartram’s and the bugs that love them (2020)

Past Event: Wednesday, June 17, 10:00 am

Join us for a virtual edition of our popular Little Explorers program. This week: Flowers at Bartram’s and the bugs that love them! We’ll stream live from the Garden ton…

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a neon-yellow child's bike rests on its side among towering brown-eyed susans. a roof can be seen behind the flowers

Little Explorers: Nature on Your Block [Livestream] (2020)

Past Event: Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 am

Nature is all around us! We’ll take a closer look at the things that live and grow right under our very noses. There’s plenty to see on your own block!…

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[CANCELLED] Little Explorers: Growing Plants, Growing Minds (2020)

Past Event: Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 am

Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled out of concern for the health and safety of our Bartram’s community. As the Garden is still open, we encourage families with children to…

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raindrops falling into a puddle in a rain shower

Little Explorers: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring! (2020)

Past Event: Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 am

Wriggling worms and mud puddles make for fun springtime art and science explorations.   Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children….

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Snow in the Meadow

Little Explorers: Snowy Weather (2020)

Past Event: Wednesday, February 5, 5:00 am

Snow or shine, we’ll get together in the cozy Bartram Barn to hibernate with some good books and talk about our missing animal friends.   Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers,…

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Little Explorers: Caterpillars, Dragonflies, and Butterflies (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, July 3, 6:00 am

Search for cool bugs in the Garden and make your very own insect sculpture. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks…

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Little Explorers: Seed Collectors (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, November 6, 5:00 am

How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make natural mosaic of seeds. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances,…

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Little Explorers: Apple Cider, 18th Century Style (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, October 2, 6:00 am

Take a turn crushing apples in an old cider press to make fresh apple cider. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and…

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Little Explorers: Water Wonderland (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, August 7, 6:00 am

Cool off with outdoor water games and discover why water is important to the Garden. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and…

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Little Explorers: The Garden in Bloom (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, June 5, 6:00 am

We’ll explore Bartram’s Garden with all of our senses and create colorful flower art. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks…

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baby birds in nest

Little Explorers: Spring is for the Birds (2019)

Past Event: Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 am

Find out where birds live and how they talk, then build your own nest out of materials from the Garden. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session…

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Flowers, Plants & Trees

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