Take a walk in the garden searching for bugs and build an insect sculpture. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions...
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...
Boating is canceled on July 6 owing to the Excessive Heat Warning. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided--first come, first served. Minors must be...
Owing to the Excessive Heat Warning, there will be no free biking on July 6. This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to:...
Owing to the Excessive Heat Warning, the Bike Hub will be closed on July 6. Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through...
update on 7/10: due to the heat advisory, this event has been canceled. Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! This week we'll make our own terrariums! While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Update 7/10: Due to the excessive heat advisory, this week's event has been canceled. Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required....
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...
Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram's Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them...
Update on 7/12: this event has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! We'll use the power of the sun to make solar prints. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case...
Update on 7/12: This event has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided--first come, first served. Minors must...
Update on 7/12: this event has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end...
Update on 7/16: due to the heat index, this event has been canceled. Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program...
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...
Update on 7/19: This event has been postponed due to the ongoing investigation into potential chemical contamination in an area adjacent to the Bartram Mile Trail. The new date is TBD. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination Join us for a special presentation of a performance and screening celebrating contemporary Japanese video artists with...
Update on 7/18: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all biking programs at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for...
Update on 7/18: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable...
Update on 7/18: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all biking programs at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike...
Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water...
Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! This week we'll make our own terrariums! While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Update on 7/22: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction...
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...
Update on 7/25: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, this event has been canceled. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram's Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness....
Join us for a summertime Movie Night! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky on the Gingko Lawn. No registration is necessary. We'll watch the animated film Migration (2023), starting at 8:30pm. Come early at 7pm for nature-based pre-movie activities with The Pennsylvania Game...
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...
Update on 7/22: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike...
Update on 7/22: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect...
Update on 7/22: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction...
Join State Rep. Regina Young for a virtual town hall with state and local agencies to learn about the recent chemical contamination near Bartram's Garden. Please register in advance if you'd like to ask a question during the event.
Update on 7/31: due to the current heat advisory, this week's Thursday Farm Stand has been canceled. Weather permitting, you can still shop with them this Saturday, August 3 from 10am-1pm at the Rittenhouse Square Farmer's Market (1800 Walnut Street) and the Black Farmer's Market on Saturday, August 10 from 10am-2pm at the Black Farmer's...
Southwest neighbors are invited to a community after-hours tour of Sketching Splendor at the American Philosophical Society. Light refreshments will be served. Sketching Splendor: American Natural History, 1750-1850 explores how William Bartram, Titian Ramsay Peale, and John James Audubon made sense of nature’s complexities through their writings, drawings, and watercolors. It highlights their approaches to...
Safety update on 7/30: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all biking programs at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for...
Safety update on 7/30: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all biking programs at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and...
Safety update on 7/30: due to the ongoing investigation into the chemical contamination on the Bartram Mile Trail, all fishing and boating at the Garden have been canceled until further notice. For more details, please visit www.bartramsgarden.org/2024contamination. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary....
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
