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Learn traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations among those living in the Atlantic and Amazon Forests. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Learn about irrigation systems and how to build your own by using easy-to-find products. This workshop will teach you how to capture water and channel it exactly where you want it. DATE August 24, 2023 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm COST FREE ACCESSIBILITY Click here for more information about accessibility at the PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk.
Learn to use vinegars and herbs for flavor and healing in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine! Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Please join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that
Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your fall garden in this free, beginner-level workshop. We will also cover fall maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
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 can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Learn how to get the most out of your groceries by regrowing your kitchen scraps. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!
Celebrate all the ways that bees help us grow food for ourselves. Play some fun bee games and make pollinator art. 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 required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
Our focus in this Zoom webinar will be on womb health, mother of the body alignment, reproductive, digestive, immune, lymphatic, muscular, and circulatory systems although all systems of the human body will be covered. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Practice to prioritize & nurture our inner child 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 bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
An introduction to using raw herbs in foods, as well as other methods of introducing highly nutritious foods/herbs grown into everyday cooking. Let’s get comfortable exploring what you grow and expanding what you eat! Led by Tish Golafaie (beginner-intermediate) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Program Overview: Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our barn animals, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5:30pm. Program Details: - This program is 1.5 hours each week and is designed for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade. - The fall 2023 session will be six weeks beginning on September 12th and runs through October 17th. The
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
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 can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Explore methods for preparing teas, massage oils, ointments, baths/soaks, steams, compresses, and plasters. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Taught by Heather Guidice, Founder of Kona Compost Company. Food and yard waste are an inevitable part of life, but they can also be a highly valuable resource. Composting is an environmentally friendly way to handle your organic refuse. Heather Guidice, owner of the local composting business Kona Compost Co., will guide you on the various ways to transform your waste into a nutrient-dense soil amendment that your plants, garden, and soil will love. Learn about the benefits of compost, the dos and don’ts of composting, and the variety of composting options available as you begin your journey or further
In Puerto Rico, you will find a traditional hot sauce, called pique, used on rice, beans, and meat dishes. While most Puerto Ricans use their own recipes for making pique, creating a variation of taste, it is typically made with vinegar, a variety of chili peppers, garlic, and spices, followed by a fermentation period to allow for a more complex flavor to develop. The Norris Square Neighborhood Project follows a recipe gifted to them by a community elder and land steward, Don Angel. Don Angel’s recipe calls for ají dulces (or any hot pepper), garlic, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, pepper,
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
In this Zoom webinar, we will explore how behaviors and the environment affect how our genes work along with methods to restore balance. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Mindfully letting go of thought distortions. 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 bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Wild Wisdom is a program designed to introduce participants to some of the most common, under-utilized, wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, the ancestral homeland of the Lenape / Wingohocking. In 2023, Wild Wisdom is being offered in a new model of as 4, 3-hour workshops representing each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each class can be taken as an independent one-off class or discounted as a 4-part series. Each monthly 3-hour class will include in-class and in-field time to botanically I.D., gather, and harvest useful plants with in-depth sharing on plants’ ecological, nutritional,
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
Led by Sara Trohaugh, Longtime Yoga Instructor, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, and Tree Hugger Mindfulness meditation is a form of meditation designed to develop the skills of deep listening to our inner and outer experiences with acceptance, patience, and compassion. Join us for a unique opportunity to practice walking mindfulness meditation in the light of September’s Harvest Moon. In the beautiful setting of the Morris, this class will guide us to use mindfulness meditation practices to enjoy our moonlit surroundings and be fully present with ourselves while we stroll through as the sun sets, the moon rises, and the day turns
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
Taught by Laura Ducceschi, Award-winning Fine Art Photographer Have you been frustrated trying to photograph beautiful plants & natural settings? Even though plants sit still, capturing the beauty they display in person through a camera is a challenge! Special strategies are needed to fully capture the range of colors and textures that plants captivate us with in their natural settings. Luckily, the warm colors of autumnal foliage at Morris provide the perfect opportunity to learn and practice these strategies, even providing challenging environments like the steamy interior of the Fernery. The first session on Saturday will include a classroom presentation
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.
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
Why do some trees change colors? Let’s see how many colors we can collect! We’ll also learn how animals start to prepare for the cold weather. 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 required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
Practice to check in with our emotional weather mindfully 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 bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights
Salves and liniments have been used to soothe aching muscles, disinfect & heal cuts, scrapes, burns, and draw out splinters & thorns. You’ll learn to make both in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine! Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress
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 can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Meet at Wissahickon Environmental Center (The Treehouse) If you’ve seen our #wildlifewednesday posts on Facebook or Instagram, you know that the Wissahickon is home to endless wild beauty worth capturing. Meet Troy Bynum, the man behind our weekly wildlife posts, and learn how to use manual settings on your camera like a professional at our Introduction to Photography Workshop: Wildlife Edition. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this is an opportunity to brush up on your familiarity with aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and Exposure Compensation to take your photos to the next level. We’ll start at the Wissahickon
Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
We will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. We’ll also touch on womb health and hip opening. You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents
Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is
Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. This beginner-level workshop will be held at our annual Harvest Fest down at Sankofa Community Farm. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Pots and containers can be a simple way to increase our growing space. For many of us in urban spaces, growing perennial plants in pots can provide a source of fresh culinary essentials in small outdoor spaces. They add beauty and life to the spaces we spend our time. We’ll discuss plant selections, soil mixes, maintenance, and seasonal care for potted perennial fruits and herbs. Led by Corrie and Caro from the Philly Orchard Project. (beginner-level), as part of our annual HarvestFest programming. We hope you’ll stay for the rest of the free festivities. Click here to see more upcoming
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
Extending gratitude to our own selves 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 bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Macrobiotic Global Institute, The Agrarian Group, and Student Farmers Corp. Presents “We have to make sure that organic products are more readily available to all Pennsylvanians, not just some. We need to make sure that we're sensitive to pricing and we need to make sure that folks understand this is not a niche market, this is the market." - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaking at Rodale Institute on July 21, 2023. Devon, Pennsylvania – Macrobiotic Global Institute (MGI), The Agrarian Group (TAG), and Student Farmers Corp. (SFC) are hosting the first annual FUTURE FOOD Right Now conference
Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s
Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Come along to our workshop and learn how to carve amazing pumpkins! We will supply the pumpkin along with all the specialized equipment you need for carving, as well as patterns and ideas to help you make a spectacular pumpkin. This program is for adults and children (8+) as we’ll be using sharp tools. Wear clothes that can get messy!
How do seeds travel? (And why do they travel?) How do squirrels play a role to help trees in the fall? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make your own collection. 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 required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our
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 can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. Who this class is for: Queer and trans People of Color. This workshop is an invitation to soak in rest, play, and swim-skill building, in community with other Queer and Trans people of color. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and body alignment. Through mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry activities, we center healing and deepening your relationship with water. Holding curiosity
Using maps, charts, and other tools for understanding nature and communicating with others. ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email lgale@bartramsgarden.org
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This classroom-based workshop is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich history of the African Diaspora and water! Learn more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and during the Middle Passage, as well as the multitude of rich aquatic traditions in pre-European Atlantic African cultures. Through games, conversation, readings, lectures, and meditation, we will tap into the joy, liberation,
Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes 2023 Join the ELA for the 2023 R & R Conference, in person at Longwood Gardens Thursday, November 9 @ 8:30 EDT-4:30 EDT ELA will also offer an online opportunity to participate! CHANGING CULTURE Culture is an aspect of our daily lives that is often taken for granted, but which permeates almost everything we do. Families, workplaces, virtual and lived-in communities all have distinct cultures which come to bear on the beliefs, language use, choices, and behaviors of individuals and groups. This year, the theme for ELA’s Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes (R&R) Conference will be Changing
Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome (age 13+). This workshop is an opportunity to explore Undrowned, a “book-length meditation for the entire human species, based on the subversive and transformative lessons of marine mammals. Alexis Pauline Gumbs has spent hundreds of hours watching our aquatic cousins…Employing a brilliant mix of poetic sensibility, naturalist observation, and Black feminist insights, she translates
Join this virtual community plant discussion with participants from Brazil and across the US. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Learn to create and customize simple syrups with flowers, herbs, and spices in this hands-on make + take workshop. Then use these multi-taskers for soothing coughs, adding flavor to your meals & baked goods, or creating cocktails & mocktails. Rain or shine! Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress
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 can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For those younger, check out our Learn to Ride class for kids (ages 4-16)! Registration in advance is
Wild Wisdom is a program designed to introduce participants to some of the most common, under-utilized, wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, the ancestral homeland of the Lenape / Wingohocking. In 2023, Wild Wisdom is being offered in a new model of as 4, 3-hour workshops representing each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each class can be taken as an independent one-off class or discounted as a 4-part series. Each monthly 3-hour class will include in-class and in-field time to botanically I.D., gather, and harvest useful plants with in-depth sharing on plants’ ecological, nutritional,
Join us in celebrating local craftsmanship and creativity as we partner with the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers for a tapestry weaving workshop at Drexel University on November 18th. Discover the art of weaving using natural yarns grown right here in Pennsylvania! What to Expect: Explore the enchanting world of weaving as we guide you through the intricate process of creating your very own woven masterpiece using locally sourced yarns. Highlights: - Hands-on weaving experience - Dive into the diversity of local yarns - Craft your unique woven creation - Learn the significance of supporting our local fiber supply chain -
Join us in celebrating local craftsmanship and creativity as we partner with the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers for a tapestry weaving workshop at Drexel University on November 18th. Discover the art of weaving using natural yarns grown right here in Pennsylvania! What to Expect: Explore the enchanting world of weaving as we guide you through the intricate process of creating your very own woven masterpiece using locally sourced yarns. Highlights: - Hands-on weaving experience - Dive into the diversity of local yarns - Craft your unique woven creation - Learn the significance of supporting our local fiber supply chain -
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. Who this workshop is for: members of the African diaspora (Complete beginner to intermediate adults, 13+ youth welcome to join with an adult. Please register separately). Join us for an embodied journey into African diasporic aquatic traditions! Gain swim skills while learning more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and the middle passage, and the multitude of rich aquatic
Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class. Various levels of experience are welcome on the tour and no one will be left behind, but participants should have some basic riding knowledge. For those with no biking experience who are seeking to learn how to ride, check out the Learn-to-Ride
Learn about gardening, greening, and the environment and how to incorporate them into the classroom or after-school activities. Green City Teachers is a five-session virtual course that uses experiential learning to give teachers, educators, parents, and mentors the background knowledge to pass gardening along to the next generation. Topics include basic horticulture, growing outdoors in winter, food gardening, light gardening, plant propagation, finding resources, and green career exploration for youth. You do not need to be a teacher, and you do not need to work in Philadelphia to participate. This course is open to anyone working with kids. DATES November 29,
Manayunk’s sole renewal studio, dtXfy, is celebrating its anniversary after a successful first year in business. Founder Denise Lehmann and the rest of the dtXfy team will be hosting a weekend-long celebration at The Manayunk studio located at 4328 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127. Friday, December 1, 2023 at 4 p.m: local eats, conscious cocktails from Gem Life + Bar, and an opportunity for guests to try out dtXfy services for free. Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Aura photography & readings with Inner Light Aura Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. - Breathwork
Interested in entering the Botanical Arts (formerly Jewelry) section of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Learn the fundamentals of Botanical Arts and how entries are critiqued. The presenters will show examples of past award-winning entries and demonstrate tips and tricks that will help take your entries to the next level. This is event is free, but advance registration is required. COST Free ACCESSIBILITY PHS McLean Library is ADA compliant. On-street parking and parking lots are located nearby.
After election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this
We will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +
Imagine a yard where trees are dripping with fresh fruits, shrubs are bejeweled with delicious berries, and gourmet mushrooms sprout in the shade. Join author and edible landscape designer, Michael Judd, in an exploration of combining form, function and production in your edible and ecological landscape. This fundamental presentation is for the budding gardener and experienced green thumb alike, full of creative and easy-to-follow designs that guide you to having your yard and eating it, too. This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Lecture Series. This program takes place online Saturday, February 24th, 2024. About the Instructor: With personality
Abra Lee is poised to captivate audiences as she shares from her upcoming book, a remarkable profile of 45 hidden figures in horticulture – Black women and men whose exceptional careers in the plant world have remained largely unknown or overlooked. In her presentation, Abra will cast a spotlight on these remarkable individuals, giving them the recognition, they truly deserve while enhancing our collective understanding of horticultural history. About Abra Lee Abra Lee is a storyteller, horticulturist, and author of the forthcoming book Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers. Her extensive experience
Native edible and medicinal plant species can be integrated into gardens and ecological restoration projects to create habitats that support (and include) humans as part of local ecosystems. We’ll consider stewarding edible and medicinal plant species in native habitats such as riparian corridors and glades and discuss how a habitat-based approach translates to yards, parks, and farms. We’ll explore the prospect of changing our foodways to patterns that favor native diversity, rewarding restoration and stewardship. This program takes place online on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. About the Instructor: Field botanist, native plant grower, and restoration practitioner Jared Rosenbaum, author of
Mordanting is necessary for creating a long-lasting and vibrant color from naturally derived dyes. This process essentially “fixes” the dyes, transforming soluble color into insoluble form to ensure its permanence. In this workshop, attendees will gain insight into the art of mordanting to achieve successful dye results, with an emphasis on choice of mordant for various fabrics. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will mordant their materials independently and can then begin applying plant dyes with extracts, ground, foraged materials, or kitchen scraps. This workshop will explore mordanting for cellulose and protein fibers, WOF with examples and a worksheet, and tannins.
The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference aims to discuss and elaborate on topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments in nations and cities, specifically in a geographic context. These geographic contexts include Hydrology, Climatology, Digital Geography, and more. The conference will aggregate research that innovates and disseminates upon topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments, weather forecasting, atmospheric pollution, governmental policies affecting climate change, geographic cultural shifts due to climate change, sustainable transit systems, and more.
Keep your trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use the right tools. Gain the confidence to prune your plants in a more naturalistic, appealing, and professional way. Bring work gloves and hand pruners. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday, February 21). About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning
Join forager and 'meadow doctor' Tama Matsuoka Wong for an engaging talk about her new book, Into the Weeds—part practical and philosophical, with expert botanical and project illustrations: DIY activities, recipes, and structures to make from the plants we can find around us. This event will include a botanical mocktail, and Tama will host a book signing after the program (books, hot off the press, will be available for purchase at the program). Come early or stay after the program for a walk around the Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,
Wiggling worms and mud puddles make for fun art and science explorations! ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every second 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 required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
What is your biggest struggle you deal with as an artist? Register Now! Guest Artist: Joan Becker. Creative Conversations series is a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues you are dealing with in your creative journey. There will be opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is designed as a an exciting opportunity for artists to come together to talk and share ideas and open new pathways and perspectives.
Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying art supplies, books, tablets, and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 23, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 4). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of
Join us at Kids at Play's Roxborough location on March 24th, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an enlightening Open House event! Located at 7201 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128, families are invited to discover the array of transformative therapy services available, including our latest additions - mental health programs and autism diagnosis. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about our comprehensive approach to child development. Following the informative session, all attendees are welcome to register for our Open Play Time, where children and families can experience the joy of play in our safe and engaging
Learn how to start seeds in small spaces or container gardens with what you have at home. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. Led by Sybria Deveaux (beginner-level workshop)
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is pleased to announce the sessions being presented at the Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium on March 20! Please see below for session titles, leads, and a brief summary of the content that will be presented at the symposium. Full descriptions will be provided to registrants in advance of the event. Attendees will have three tracks with twelve sessions in total to choose from being led by content experts, leaders in their fields, and government officials about a range of topics from inter-municipal collaboration and stormwater utilities to innovative technologies and
Learn about the baby plant inside every seed and plant one of your own. 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 required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person
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. Led by Ty Holmberg (beginner-level workshop)
Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person
Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber, experience the colors, fragrances, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions,
The art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries – one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Association to explore the history and fundamental elements and styles of this ancient art. Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide long-term care to a young specimen tree. Go home with a new Bonsai tree of your own. Please bring sharp pruners/scissors, gardening gloves, and a flat box to transport your tree home. This program takes place in person
This free event is rain or shine! Programming will take place in the Upper Meadows and Barn, but will move fully indoors to the Barn in the case of inclement weather. Join Oshun Family Center for a rejuvenating and healing experience at Bartram’s Garden. Immerse yourself in the soothing practice of yoga and the transformative power of sound baths as we come together to restore balance and harmony to mind, body, and spirit. During this event, you will have the opportunity to participate in revitalizing yoga sessions led by a resident Yogi guiding you through gentle movements and breathing exercises
Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person
Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber, experience the colors, fragrances, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions,
Join us in The Rittenhouse hotel's Mary Cassatt Tea Room for an Earth Day tea blending and sustainable jewelry event in partnership with Bario Neal, Philadelphia's sustainably-made and women-owned jewelry brand. Celebrating the bounty of Mother Nature, The Rittenhouse's tea experts will host an interactive tea blending session where guests will choose from a variety of herbaceous ingredients, aromatic flowers, and spices sourced from all over the world to develop their own creations to taste and take home. While you're making tea magic, the team from Bario Neal will fit you with your own custom permanent bracelet — their Lei
Mt. Cuba’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class descriptions. This program takes place in person