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Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Led by Nefertari Muhammad (beginner-level workshop).
Philly growers, come down and gather energy for the upcoming season with the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and other local growers. We’re excited to work, eat, and learn together to build a stronger, more connected Philly farming and gardening community. Schedule 9:30am: Arrival 10am–12pm: Welcome and work together on the land 12–1pm: Eat together 1–4pm: Learn together with two workshop blocks for beginner and advanced growers focused on building self and community reliance. There’ll also be a seed swap, tool share, and community resource table! The Skillshare is a free event for Philly-area growers, gardeners,
Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. This trellis workshop is for beginner and intermediate gardeners looking to gain more knowledge about gardening techniques. We will focus on trellising and explore why, how, and what food-producing plants and non-food-producing plants will benefit from trellising. We will also explore what style of trellis is most beneficial based on the plant itself. The goal is for people to leave with a newly developed skill that is readily accessible for them to implement in their
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand at Clark Park Farmer’s Market in West Philadelphia every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10am-1pm!
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 Farm Stand at our 54th and Lindbergh Boulevard entrance every Thursday from 3-6pm!
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand at Clark Park Farmer’s Market in West Philadelphia every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10am-1pm!
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Malcolm X Park (5200 Pine Street)
Please note: this workshop takes place at Neighborhood Foods Farm (608 N 53rd St). Learn about the importance of understanding climate justice as land justice, the causes of climate change, and some practical skills to help prepare for climate change. Led by Shane Mosely (Beginner to intermediate level workshop)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Malcolm X Park (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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). Be sure to also catch them on: Thursdays, 3-6pm at our 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard entrance Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Learn how to make medicinal and cosmetic herbal infusions for skin, hair, and your overall vitality at the Sankofa Apothecary Garden.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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). Be sure to also catch them on: Thursdays, 3-6pm at our 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard entrance Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Instructor Yam Vallis will lead folks in an Afro-Herbalism workshop on the history of the Elderberry plant and the making of syrup. Participants will have a chance to take home elderberry syrup, but we will also make large batches, with the intention of distributing the rest, with a focus on Philly’s Black community and herbal hubs like Black Bird Rising.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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). Be sure to also catch them on: Thursdays, 3-6pm at our 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard entrance Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Do you like carrots, beets, and broccoli? Come to Sankofa Community Farm to learn the basics of planting your fall garden. We will also cover fall maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Kyone Carter. (beginner-friendly!)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! This workshop will be held at the CHOP Karabots Farm on 4865 Market St.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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). Be sure to also catch them on: Thursdays, 3-6pm at our 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard entrance Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited local produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every second Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (5200 Pine St.) 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). Be sure to also catch them on: Thursdays, 3-6pm at our 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard entrance First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Come celebrate, bring in the season’s harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music, workshops, planting, and more.
Join Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm in an evening of seed keeping and story weaving, and have a deep-rooted conversation about our collective past and evolving futures.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
It is almost time to put your garden to bed. Come learn the best ways to get your garden ready for a restful winter sleep, including cover crops, overwintering greens, and more. Led by Ty Holmberg and high school interns. (beginner-friendly!)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard 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 Farm Stand on First & Third Saturdays, 10am–1pm at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) Second Saturdays, 11am–3pm at the Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Garden (5200 Pine Street)
Rain date: November 22, 12–4pm Close out the farmstand season down at Sankofa Community Farm with You Pick! Come visit the Farm and pick your own harvest. Cash, EBT, and WIC Farmers Market Vouchers are accepted (unfortunately, we cannot accept standard WIC vouchers). Assistance for people with special needs will be onsite.
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 Princess Rahman (beginner-level workshop).
Learn how to make compost through a six-step process that begins with transforming recycled food waste into nutrient-rich soil. This demonstration highlights the current depletion of the city’s soil and shows how composting can restore its vitality—producing dark, fertile earth capable of growing nutritious fruits and vegetables that support optimal health. The Philadelphia Farm Service Agency(FSA) will also be tabling during the event to share USDA resources for urban growers. County Executive Director Nina Berryman will speak to participants about the FSA and answer any questions. She can discuss farm numbers, youth loans, and other financial safety net programs the FSA
Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. This trellis workshop is for beginner and intermediate gardeners looking to deepen their knowledge about gardening techniques. We will focus on trellising and explore why, how, and which plants benefit from trellising. We will also explore what style of trellis is most beneficial based on the plant itself. The goal is for people to leave with a newly developed skill to implement in their growing practice this season. Led by Tisha Golafaie (Intermediate-level workshop)
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
This workshop takes place at POP Learning Orchard at the Woodlands (4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104). This workshop will focus on ecological approaches to managing fruit tree pests and diseases. Learn how to maximize the health and resilience of your fruit trees and get hands-on training on how to identify and treat common challenges. Learn more here. Intermediate-level. All are welcome, sliding scale.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Greens and Garden (5200 Pine Street), every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Greens and Garden (5200 Pine Street), every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Greens and Garden (5200 Pine Street), every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17
Please note: this workshop takes place at One Art Community Center (1431-39 N. 52nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19131). Join us as we explore natural ways to prevent and treat common garden pests, learn what to look for throughout the growing season, and discover how companion planting can support healthier gardens. Perfect for beginner gardeners and anyone curious to learn more. Led by Elizabeth and nine Rooted in Land & Liberation apprentices, who will be sharing the plant and land stewardship knowledge they’ve cultivated throughout the season!
Please note: this workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St. , Philadelphia, PA 19139). Join us for a FREE immersive and educational workshop on harvesting and processing elderberries! You will be taken through a step-by-step process of processing elderberries, showcasing the creation of an elderberry oxymel. Led by Afro-Indigenous Clinical and Community Herbalist Yam Vallis, in partnership with the Philadelphia Orchard Project and Mill Creek Urban Farm. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with: a deeper understanding of Afro-Diasporic Herbalism practices practical skills in harvesting and processing elderberries and a delicious elderberry preparation to enjoy at home.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ 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 shop at the Farm Stand… at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Greens and Garden (5200 Pine Street), every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17