Tag: evolution

a bee on a flower is covered in pollen
July 28, 2021

Homeschooler Days: Pollination

Learn about what pollination does for plants and which animals are great pollinators! $12 General Admission / Free for Members – September 8  |  September 15 $2 SW Neighbors &…

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a bee on a flower is covered in pollen
July 28, 2021

Homeschooler Days: Pollination

Learn about what pollination does for plants and which animals are great pollinators! $12 General Admission / Free for Members – September 8  |  September 15 $2 SW Neighbors &…

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Extreme close-up image of spikemoss
March 12, 2021

Homeschooler Days – Plant Evolution (2021)

Dig deep to uncover the natural history of the plants around us. From ferns and mosses to the flowering plants that delight us, we’ll explore their evolutionary history. General Admission…

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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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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.