Tag: art

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August 5, 2019

Black Mall (10th Edition)

Shop. Sip. Support. For the second time this year, we will be hosting a wide variety of Black-owned vendors, artists, performers, caterers and service providers from all over the Philadelphia…

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A construction worker works on the Newkirk Monument, a squat, pale grey obelisk, sits on the grass by a path with a blue sky behind
May 2, 2019

Paint and Sip: Newkirk Monument (2019)

NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to disruptions related to the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge.     At the northern end of the Bartram Mile sits…

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A view from inside the Bartram House, in the white-walled conservatory, looking toward a yellow door, beside a sunny window with a wooden bench in front of it
April 18, 2019

Holiday Card-Making in the Bartram House (2019)

A designated National Historic Landmark, the Bartram House sits watch over the historic core of Bartram’s Garden. Enjoy the holiday season with a tour of this unique and artful work…

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A painting of a wild turkey walking in front of shrubs in red fall foliage
April 18, 2019

Bird Anatomy for Artists (2019)

This one-of-a-kind workshop is back by popular demand! From goldfinches to bald eagles, Bartram’s Garden is a favorite stop for many migratory and year-round species of birds. We’ll take a…

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black and white image of a stand of Phragmites grass beside some trees
April 18, 2019

Invasive Species Sculptures (2019)

Phragmites grows in in dense stands in our meadow in spite of ongoing efforts to control it, sometimes reaching 15 feet in height. We’ll discuss the intersection of botany and…

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Group of people seated at a few picnic tables under trees, writing in journals
April 18, 2019

Wilderness Garden Journals (2019)

Continue in the tradition of innumerable Philadelphian artists and naturalists – from William Bartram to Sarah Mapps Douglass—and discover the joys of nature journaling in our Wilderness Garden. Explore historic…

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blue and gold marbled paper
April 18, 2019

Paper Marbling (2019)

Marbling is a centuries-old process of decorating paper. Frequent Bartram’s Garden visitor Benjamin Franklin used this technique as an anti-counterfeiting device for paper currency. Decorate your own paper through the…

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Fresh & pressed flowers laid out on a worktable along with paper and pencils, with hands working
April 18, 2019

Botanical Paper-Cutting (2019)

Learn about the cut paper herbarium specimens assembled by fascinating 18th-century artist-botanist Mary Delany, and create your own using similar techniques. Teaching artist Heather Rinehart approaches fine art through her…

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April 18, 2019

Paint and Sip: The Bartram House (2019)

******This sold out event has been rescheduled due to thunderstorms. The new date is Wednesday, July 24th. If you already have tickets (or if you are interested in being added…

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Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.