Tag: fishing

September 23, 2023

Southwest Fish-Off

We’re celebrating the tidal Schuylkill River’s autumn fish migration with a free, all-ages annual fishing derby! No registration is necessary. Kids’ activities and snacks will be available. Rules Catch and…

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September 11, 2023

RESCHEDULED Southwest Fish-Off

Owing to stormy weather, the Fish-Off has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 1. We’re celebrating the tidal Schuylkill River’s autumn fish migration with a free, all-ages annual fishing derby! No…

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Photo of woman and child fishing off the Bartram's Garden dock
September 8, 2021

Southwest Fish-Off | River Days

We’re celebrating the tidal Schuylkill River’s autumn fish migration with our annual fishing derby, plus performances, storytelling, and crafts. All activities take place at the Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, unless…

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Man (Todd Pride) faces the camera, speaking to two people facing away from the camera
October 28, 2019

Free Fishing Workshop with Todd Pride (2019)

Learn how to catch fish in the lower Schuylkill and Delaware River. – For Beginners and Experienced Anglers – Learn about the various types, techniques and uses of equipment, live…

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people standing on a dock and fishing in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Southwest Fish Off! (2019)

A free fishing derby with activities for all ages. Fish from our dock, the riverbank or from one of our rowboats. Win prizes! Make sure to register at the link…

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A man in a blue shirt checking the line on his fishing rod while others fish in the background
April 8, 2019

Last Wednesday Free Fishing (2019)

Learn how to catch one of the 42 fish species found in the tidal Schuylkill from Bartram’s Garden’s Community Boathouse. We provide rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction. Rods are…

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May 4, 2017

SEEING HISTORY — THE REMAINS OF A HISTORIC WHARF

If you explore the boardwalk at Bartram’s Garden, it will take you along the shore of the Schuylkill River. At one spot, you can observe old timbers in the water. We…

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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.