June 2024

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16) SOLD OUT-JOIN WAITLIST

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young 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: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears...


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Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+) (SOLD OUT – JOIN WAITLIST)

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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: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You...


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CANCELLED Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity...


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Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16) SOLD OUT – JOIN WAITLIST

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This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young 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: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears...


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July 2024

CANCELED Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

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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:...


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CANCELED Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

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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...


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CANCELED Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

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...


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August 2024

CANCELED Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

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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...


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CANCELED Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

Update on 8/6: 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 young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for...


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CANCELED Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

Bike Container

Update on 8/6: 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 those...


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Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please...


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(SOLD OUT) Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young 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: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears...


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September 2024

SOLD OUT – WAITLIST Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

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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: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You...


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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.