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July 5, 2022

“Know Before You Go”

This was included in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times newspaper.   Bartram’s Garden is Southwest’s park too: Come by and see all…

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July 5, 2022

“Sankofa Community Farm Market” & “Marketing Done Right”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times Sankofa Community Farm Market Chemical-free, spiritually rooted produce grown in Southwest Philadelphia. Thursdays,…

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July 5, 2022

“Coming Soon to 56th Street”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times Coming Soon to 56th Street Have you heard? A new Ecosystems Education Center and…

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July 5, 2022

“Father and Son Reflect on Southwest Summers and New Opportunities”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times   Father and Son Reflect on Southwest Summers and New Opportunities By Steven Young…

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Torbert Ganges' Gravestone
June 29, 2022

The Archive of Torbert’s Journey

Torbert Ganges was born around 1839 in Bucks County.[1] His first appearance in the historical record was at age 11. In the 1850 Federal Census, he was listed in the…

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June 23, 2022

Marketing Done Right

This is marketing done right. It is the process of learning. It is the process of teaching. It is the process of practicing what is learned. The food selection has never been easier, trust me!

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June 22, 2022

Swim Pony’s TrailOff App at Bartram’s Garden

Immerse yourself in a new narrative along the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a guided story walk through the Garden using the new TrailOff app by SwimPony! TrailOff is a new,…

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May 5, 2022

Abraham Willing

Abraham Willing negotiated the purchase of his wife and son in Kingsessing Township in 1781. The sale of Dinah and Abraham Willing Jr. was somewhat unusual because they were enslaved…

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May 5, 2022

Plantations in Pennsylvania

Passages taken from “Slavery and Freedom at Bartram’s Garden” by Joel T. Fry, presented at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies conference: Investigating Mid-Atlantic Plantations: Slavery, Economies, and Space,…

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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

I'm interested in:

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.