Tag: bioblitz

August 25, 2023

Wetlands Bio Blitz!

Come join us for an exciting and informative adventure in Bartram’s Garden’s south wetlands! With the help of horticulturalists, scientists, and other community members, you’ll explore a calm coastal wetland…

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"Southwest Spring Fest" over picture of flowering tree and blue sky
March 21, 2019

Southwest Spring Fest! (2019)

Join us for a great weekend of family-friendly activities as we kick off our 2019 season! John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center will also hold fun…

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two black swallowtail caterpillars
March 13, 2019

City Nature Challenge BioBlitz (2019)

Help us kick off our Southwest Spring Fest weekend with the Bartram’s BioBlitz! We’ll be posted up from 9am to 4pm trying to find as many species as possible, but…

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August 27, 2018

Wetland BioBlitz (2019)

How do you know which plants and animals are living in a certain habitat? You count them! We’ll visit the unique tidal wetland at Bartram’s Garden and learn how scientists…

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Biking & Walking

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Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

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Southwest Philadelphia

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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.