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  • AfroRican State of Soul

    Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents AfroRican State of Soul Inspired by the book “My AfroRican State of Soul” Lucas Rivera Saturday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon their unfiltered approach in this decades-spanning body of work, performing his original poetry with a Latin musical ensemble illuminating and grounding his stories in musical traditions of salsa, bomba, and plena. Part of VOCES Series . TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

    $60

  • Boosting Immunity: Building Your Winter Defense

    This workshop will explore why people are more likely to get sick during the winter. Ways to strengthen our immune system and recipes to support us during the winter months. Finally, we create a wellness tonic called fire cider.  

  • Healing Dry Skin Through Diet

    This workshop will explore how to keep our skin healthy and hydrated during the winter. We discuss how to use foods to nourish us from the inside and out and sample a recipe. Finally, we will make delightful and hydrating tea blends.  

  • Little Explorers: Mud Month!

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

    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.  

  • Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Hapé Circle

    For indigenous people, Hapé (pronounced “ha-peh”) has a powerful spirit of healing and protection against evils. Hapé is a cleansing snuff that is seen to open countless portals, enabling a person to reach different dimensions in the spiritual world. This medicinal tobacco helps to focus and sharpen the mind. Hapé is served to clear a person of distracting thoughts and bad energies in preparation for intention setting. It clears the sinuses of mucus and bacteria to combat colds & respiratory ailments. It provides a calming, grounding effect on the emotional and spiritual body that lasts much longer than the initial

  • Little Explorers: Grow It!

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

    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.  

  • SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: DIY Seeding and Greenhouse Basics

    Sankofa Community Farm

    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).

  • SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

    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).

  • Traditional Healing Community Clinic I

    The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling.   About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our traditional culture and the wisdom of medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices, with a focus on the peoples of the Southern Atlantic Forest. With the purpose of rescuing the autonomy and sovereignty of traditional life, keeping alive our sacred knowledge of indigenous healing with Medicinal

  • Little Explorers: Nests & Eggs!

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

    Find out where birds come from and where they live. Build your own nest 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.  

  • Traditional Healing Community Clinic II

    The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling.   About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our traditional culture and the wisdom of medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices, with a focus on the peoples of the Southern Atlantic Forest. With the purpose of rescuing the autonomy and sovereignty of traditional life, keeping alive our sacred knowledge of indigenous healing with Medicinal

  • SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

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

    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

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting (Rescheduled from 5/13)

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Due to inclement weather forecasts, this event has been rescheduled from its original date on 5/13. Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by the Sankofa Farm team (beginner-intermediate level workshop).

  • We Walk PHL Thursday Walking Group [2025]

    Join We Walk PHL at Bartram’s Garden! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes people of all ages and abilities looking to meet their neighbors and improve their physical and mental health. Walk leaders will be there to greet & guide you. Let’s celebrate health and wellness in Philadelphia one step at a time!

  • Venus Fly Trap Opening Performance and Reception

    BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America’s oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is named for, Joiri Minaya’s practice often employs beauty before its bite, utilizing sensuality, lush florals and hues to invite deeper reflection on thornier aspects of history and the impacts of colonialism. For this project, Minaya will craft a four-day performance series, custom textile elements, and

  • Little Explorers: Flowers!

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

    Walk in the garden and 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.  

  • SWWAG Workshop| Uncommon Fruit: Exploring and Jarring Goumi Berries

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

    Please note: this workshop takes place at POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands (4100 Woodland Ave). Workshop goers will learn about the goumi berry, pick at the orchard, and have the opportunity to learn best practices for jarring it. Facilitators: Carly and Sharon (beginner).

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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!

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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!

  • Saturday Free Boating

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

    Join us for free kayaking 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 provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • SWWAG Workshop: Climate Resilience as Land Justice

    Neighborhood Food Farm 608 N 53rd, Philadelphia, PA

    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)

  • Community Movie Night: Wicked

    Upper Meadow

    Join us for the first movie night of the summer! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary; free concessions while supplies last. We’ll be watching Wicked (2024), starting at 8:30pm. Arrive early at 7pm for nature-based pre-movie activities with The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with information resources from enVision New Possibilities. Plus, don’t miss a free Herbal First Aid workshop with Folami Irvine. , with a focus on natural support for toothaches, muscle pain, and stress. Hands-on projects for this workshop include herbal oils for toothache, tension-relieving rice socks,

  • Traditional Healing Community Clinic III

    The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling.   About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our traditional culture and the wisdom of medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices, with a focus on the peoples of the Southern Atlantic Forest. With the purpose of rescuing the autonomy and sovereignty of traditional life, keeping alive our sacred knowledge of indigenous healing with Medicinal

  • Little Explorers: Insects!

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

    Take a walk in the garden searching for bugs and build an insect sculpture.   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.  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • SWWAG Workshop: Weed Wacker 101

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Learn the basics of the infamously frustrating and very important tool—the weed wacker/string trimmer! Participants will learn how to restring, make gas mix, a step-by-step start, problem-solving/troubleshooting, hands-on training, and best practices in safety.

  • Saturday Free Boating

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

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating 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. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • CANCELED Community Movie Night: Mufasa

    Upper Meadow

    Update on 7/25: due to the high heat index, this event has been canceled.   Join us for July’s free community movie night! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary; free concessions while supplies last. We’ll be watching Mufasa (2024), starting at 8:30pm. Come early at 7pm for information resources from enVision New Possibilities. plus a hands-on Heart, Womb & Brain Tea Blends workshop with Folami Irvine—make & take your own custom tea blends with herbs like hawthorn, red raspberry leaf, and gotu kola.  

  • SWWAG Workshop: Herbal Infusions for Beauty

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Learn how to make medicinal and cosmetic herbal infusions for skin, hair, and your overall vitality at the Sankofa Apothecary Garden.

  • Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Medicinal Plants of Appalachia and Intuitive Medicine Making

    Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    An exploration of plant allies found throughout Appalachia. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based, with a sliding scale suggestion of $10-$40 per session or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. You can donate via Venmo to the facilitator or in cash at the event. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay. 

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • Little Explorers: Water!

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

    Cool off with fun activities under the sprinklers. Dress for mess! 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.  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • SWWAG Workshop: Elderberry Syrup Making

    Mill Creek Farm 4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA

    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.

  • Intro to Ayurveda: Pancha Bhutas (5 elements) in Nature

    Come learn traditional healing practices to support your digestive and mental health and wellness. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Neha will share the nature-based wisdom of Ayurveda and its beneficial practices to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Each 2-hour class will involve a teaching, along with some gentle guided practice of movement, hands-on bodywork, and meditation. The first week will teach on the 5 elements and how they form the doshas and constitutional makeup of an individual. The second and third week will teach on the vital energy force and digestive fire and how to promote clear and steady mental

  • Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Medicinal Plants from Seed To Bottle 1: Seed planting and Herbal Infusion Making

    Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Plant seeds and learn to care for, cultivate, and harvest plants for making herbal infusions. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based, with a sliding scale suggestion of $10-$40 per session or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. You can donate via Venmo to the facilitator or in cash at the event. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay. 

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Community Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie

    Upper Meadow

    Join us for the last free community movie night of the summer! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary. We’ll be watching A Minecraft Movie (2025), starting at 7:30pm. Arrive early for free activities for the whole family: 5-7pm: stilt walking program with Sistah Mafalda 6-7pm: Back-to-School Herbal Kit 6-7pm with Folami Irvine.  Create a home or student herbal kit for immunity, focus, and calm with blends for immunity, calmness spray, and mini kits to take with you. 6-7:30pm: community information resources from  The Pennsylvania

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Fall Planting

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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!)

  • Ayurvedic Wellness – Digestive Health: Agni (Digestive Fire)

    Come learn traditional healing practices to support your digestive and mental health and wellness. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Neha will share the nature-based wisdom of Ayurveda and its beneficial practices to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Each 2-hour class will involve a teaching, along with some gentle guided practice of movement, hands-on bodywork, and meditation. The first week will teach on the 5 elements and how they form the doshas and constitutional makeup of an individual. The second and third week will teach on the vital energy force and digestive fire and how to promote clear and steady mental

  • Little Explorers: Bees!

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

    Learn about bees, other pollinators, and the flowers they depend on.   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.  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • Saturday Free Boating

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

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating 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. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management

    CHOP Karabots 4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

    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.  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • 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 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.  

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • Saturday Free Boating

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

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating 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. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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.    

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves

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

    Join us during one of the prettiest times of year and make some colorful 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.  

  • SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed to Prepare Your Winter Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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!)  

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

    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)

  • Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Healing Talk Circle

    Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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, with a sliding scale suggestion of $10-$40 per session or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. You can donate via Venmo to the facilitator or in cash at the event. No one will

  • 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 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.  

  • Cadence in the Clouds

    Riverbend Trailblazers Summer Camp
    the cigar code 939 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cadence in the Clouds is an industry night that celebrates the dreamers in Philadelphia; the artists, the creatives, the entrepreneurs, and the supporters of the arts. It is meant to show Philly artists that they don't need to move out of the city to have a thriving career. Philly is a city rich in history, and they should be a part of it given the necessary resources and connections. We aim to create the industry night that puts all of those people in one room, while using all local Philadelphia businesses and artists, to make a night where people connect

    $12.50 – $50.00

  • 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.  

  • Global Water Alliance 18th Annual Conference: Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health

    Riverbend Trailblazers Summer Camp
    Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Drexel University 3140 Market St., Philadelphia, United States

    The Global Water Alliance's (GWA) 18th Annual Conference Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health, co-hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, will be held on March 26, 2026 at Drexel University. This one-day hybrid conference will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to explore how new technologies, responsible investments, and community engagement can strengthen water sustainability and public health outcomes. Participants will be challenged to think and explore the challenges and options towards water-smart management and improved informatics, including AI, to deliver on improved water services, the

    $12.50 – $50.00

  • Little Explorers: Grow It!

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

    Plant some seeds to take home and watch them grow.   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.  

  • Science After Hours: Rhythm & Booms at The Franklin Institute

    The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, United States Minor Outlying Islands

    The ultimate adults-only (21+) night at the museum is back, and it’s all about the music. Electric or euphoric, raucous or relaxed, think spring music festival meets science museum energy. A mix of live bands and DJs will set the night soundtrack, so dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms” at the hands of The Franklin Institute team. So, dress like you’re headed to your favorite festival. Make a statement.

    $35 – $40

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory

    $35

  • SWWAG Workshop: Earth Day – Planting Your Spring Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm

    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).

  • 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 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 from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • SWWAG Workshop: How to make Compost and FSA info

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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

  • Little Explorers: Nests & Eggs!

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

    The birds have come back from their journeys south and are busy making new nests for their families. We’ll make nests, too, to take home.   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 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 from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • 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 from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. 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.      

  • SWWAG Workshop: From Seed to Soil – Summer Seed Starting

    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This workshop takes place at the Oasis at One Art Community Center (1431-39 N. 52nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19131) Participants will learn: What seeds to plant for summer Direct sowing vs transplanting Garden planning    

  • 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 SOLD OUT!

    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 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.      

  • SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    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)

  • 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.      

  • 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

    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.      

  • 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.      

  • 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.      

  • Little Explorers: Insects!

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

    Make a cool bug sculpture and look for six-legged friends 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.  

  • Traditional Healing Circle

    Bartram’s Garden Barn

    Join us for a summer community gathering rooted in Indigenous Healing, organized in partnership between Do Centro da Mãe Terra, Bartram’s Garden, Song Keepers, local healers, and artists. Together, we will create a safe and sacred space for healing, reflection, cultural exchange, and community connection. Community members will have the opportunity to receive traditional healing offerings, including smudging, plant bathing, herbal tinctures, massage with herbal oils, bodywork, and holistic healing education. Gathering around the fire in a healing talk circle, we will share stories, songs, poems, prayers, and wisdom while reflecting on our healing journeys and learning ancestral practices to

  • 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 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 from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch from 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.