Tag: environmentalism

August 31, 2021

Cultivating the Wild: William Bartram’s Travels, A Documentary

“Cultivating the Wild” is a short (56 minutes 45 seconds) documentary that highlights a group of six environmentalists or, as the film calls them, “modern-day Bartrams.” Roughly following the path…

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Close shot of small seeds in a person's cupped hands
August 21, 2019

[CANCELLED] Homeschooler Days: Do You Seed What I Seed? (2019)

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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Promo photo of the 1980s British indie-pop outfit Soil: four young men stand on a very large mound of soil.
August 21, 2019

Homeschooler Days: What is Love? (Baby Don’t Dirt Me)—Soil! (2019)

Join us from January-June for an interconnected series of lessons in our children’s garden! Kids will have the opportunity to see our garden through, from planning to planting to harvest….

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A lush garden with lots of greenery, yellow and pink flowers
August 21, 2019

Homeschooler Days: Greenhouse & Garden Charette (2019)

Join us from January-June for an interconnected series of lessons in our children’s garden! Kids will have the opportunity to see our garden through, from planning to planting to harvest….

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Several small venus fly trap plants situated among lush green moss
August 20, 2019

Homeschooler Days: The Evolution of Plants (2019)

Join us from January-June for an interconnected series of lessons in our children’s garden! Kids will have the opportunity to see our garden through, from planning to planting to harvest….

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Cutaway image of a nautilus shell displaying the logarithmic spiral of the interior structure.
August 20, 2019

Homeschooler Days: Calculus for All! (2019)

Calculus is surprisingly simple and easy to understand with only a basic grasp of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Join us to break away from the traditional sequence of math…

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Cyanotype image created by Anna Atkins featuring leaves and flowers
August 20, 2019

Homeschooler Days: The Natural Art of the Image (2019)

Using 19th century cyanotype and 21st century photography, we’ll make beautiful and scientific botanical art.   Ages 5-13. $12 per student or free for Bartram’s Garden Members at the Family…

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Old engraving of a unicorn, viewed from the side with front hoof raised. Text above reads "Of the UNICORN"
August 20, 2019

Homeschooler Days: Unnatural History (2019)

Myth, fraud and honest mistakes. We’ll see how sometimes myth-making takes a front seat to science and create your own “unnatural history” exhibits.   Ages 5-13. $12 per student or…

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Large oval metal planter with green plants growing in it and a downspout pointing into it, behind a small blue sign that says Rain Check.
May 24, 2019

Rain Check Workshop (2019)

Bartram’s Garden is hosting a Rain Check Workshop. Come to this workshop to learn how you can get a free rain barrel from Philadelphia Water! Reduced pricing for downspout planters,…

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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.