June 2024

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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Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

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A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to...


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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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Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to...


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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 Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

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...


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CANCELED Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

Owing to the Excessive Heat Warning, there will be no free biking on July 6. A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing...


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CANCELED Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

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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...


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CANCELED Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

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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.   Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike...


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

Bike Container

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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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.