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  • Free Boating

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

    Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • Free Bike Rentals

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    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Root Song – World Premiere II Performance (SOLD OUT-JOIN WAITLIST)

    Eastwick Pavilion 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This show is sold out. To join the waitlist, email boxoffice@pcmsconcerts.org or call 215-569-8080 Premiering at Bartram’s Garden, Root Song blends live vocal chamber music by Roomful of Teeth—an eight-voice “singing forest”—with Indigenous storytelling by Tchin, transforming the unseen realities of the woodland into a musical conversation. Inspired by ground-breaking research on the connection and communication of trees and rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, Root Song explores the mysteries of our interconnected natural world. Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and directed by Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil, the work is composed by Christopher Theofanidis with a libretto by Melissa Studdard. This is

  • Little Explorers: Summer Flowers!

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

    Let’s see what’s blooming in the Garden!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third 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.  

  • Free Fishing

    Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6—August 27 and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Free Fishing

    Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6—August 27 and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Free Boating

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

    Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • Free Bike Rentals

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    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • SWWAG Workshop – Orchard Pests and Disease Management

    POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4100 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA

    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.

  • Free Boating

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

    Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • Free Bike Rentals

    Bike Container

    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Free Bike Rentals at the Juneteenth Jubilee

    Bike Container

    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?

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

    Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third 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.  

  • Flow at Bartram’s Garden: Community Yoga in the Garden

    Flow at Bartram’s Garden is a community-centered outdoor yoga series hosted by Healing the Hood Together (formerly Hood Healers PHL), designed to create space for rest, movement, and reconnection with nature. Each class invites participants of all levels to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the healing power of movement in one of Philly’s most beautiful green spaces. This series centers accessibility, community care, and wellness for the people — welcoming beginners, families, and anyone seeking grounding, restoration, and gentle strength-building in an open-air environment. Accessibility: This series is beginner-friendly and welcomes all bodies. What to bring: yoga mat, water,

  • Free Bike Rentals

    Bike Container

    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.