November 2022

SWWAG Workshop: Supreme Compost 101

Sankofa Community Farm

A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil and turns recycled food waste into a dark rich soil that will grow nutrition and healthy fruits and vegetables which will enable one to regain optimal health.


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October 2022

June 2022

SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Sankofa Community Farm

This workshop taught is designed to help beginner to intermediate gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. Participants will learn about the history, benefits, and challenges of gardening with a raised bed. Participants will also be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. Leave with a better understanding of...


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SWWAG Workshop: Natural Agriculture and Soil Health (CANCELED, RESCHEDULED: JUNE 30)

Sankofa Community Farm

This workshop will present an overview of natural agriculture techniques as practiced at Sankofa Community Farm, including readying rows, planting, mulching, maintenance, harvesting, and general care. As a participant, you will learn how to practice natural agriculture in an urban setting to grow more healthily for you and your community, and cultivate connectivity in your...


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May 2022

SWWAG Workshop: Planting Summer Crops (SOLD OUT)

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. Preregistration required. Please contact with any questions.


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April 2022

Community Garden Sign-Up

Sankofa Community Farm

Want to grow your own food in community? A limited number of beds are still available in the community garden at Sankofa Community Farm. Register and come out to the Farm to receive your very own garden bed. Eligibility: Gardeners should live between 70th Street to the west and 38th Street to the east and...


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March 2022

SWWAG Workshop: How to Plan Your Spring Garden

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.   Preregistration required. Please contact with any questions.


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SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Sankofa Community Farm

This workshop taught is designed to help beginner to intermediate gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. Participants will learn about the history, benefits, and challenges of gardening with a raised bed. Participants will also be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. Leave with a better understanding of...


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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

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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.