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Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Overcoming Functional Fixedness Workshop

Unleash your creativity and explore how overcoming functional fixedness can help you bring new life to objects that no longer serve their original purpose. Bring an old toy or item that you’d like to upcycle into something new and functional. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!

Little Explorers: Flowers!

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Walk in the garden and “collect” as many colors as you can!  Make some colorful flower artwork to take home.   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.  

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Medicinal Plants of the Atlantic Forest Part 1(Virtual)

Join special guest André Caetano Kaingang (teacher and Xokleng elder) in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic forest.  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.

Indigenous Phytotherapy Series: Medicinal Plants of the Atlantic Forest Part 2

Join special guests and Guarani elders in this Zoom Webinar as we explore plant allies and traditions of the Atlantic Forest.  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.

SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management

CHOP Karabots 4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

Learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! Please note that this intermediate-level workshop takes place at Chop Karabots Garden at 48th and Market Streets. Instructor: Carly Freedman, Program Coordinator for Community Garden and Food Sustainability at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Homeschooler Days: Mapping the Garden

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Calling on art for inspiration, we’ll put our knowledge of the garden into practice.   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

Mindfulness in the Garden Summer Meditation Workshop: Love and Kindness Pride Meditation (LBGTQIA)

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 chosen area for the day from

Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Free