May 2025

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting (Rescheduled from 5/13) SOLD OUT

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Due to inclement weather forecasts, this event has been rescheduled from its original date on 5/13. Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by the Sankofa...


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  • April 2025

  • SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Spring Planting Basics

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Princess Rahman (beginner-level workshop).


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  • March 2025

  • (SOLD OUT) SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

    Sankofa Community Farm

    This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain...


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  • October 2024

  • SWWAG Workshop: Seedkeeping

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed. Led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds (beginner). Please be aware that this workshop will be filmed. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!


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  • June 2024

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by MJ and Lailah (beginner-intermediate level workshop).


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  • May 2024

  • SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. Led by Tisha Golafaie (Beginner-intermediate level workshop)


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  • April 2024

  • (SOLD OUT) SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg (beginner-level workshop)


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  • SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

    Sankofa Community Farm

    This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain...


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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

View our latest data on current river conditions.

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.