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Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

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 will be held weekly at the same time between May 2 and June 27, 2024. Wednesday walks will be held weekly at the same time between May 1 and June 26, 2024.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several

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 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.

Free

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

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.  

WeWalk PHL Wednesday Walking Group

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. Wednesday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between May 1 and June 26, 2024. Thursday walks will be held weekly at the same time between May 2 and June 27, 2024.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets

SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting

Sankofa Community Farm

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 MJ and Lailah (beginner-intermediate level workshop).

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

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 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.

Free

Meditations in the Garden: Love & Kindness Pride Meditation (LGBTQIA)

Bartram’s Garden Barn

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 meet indoors in the Barn. Rain or shine!  

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for kids! Registration in advance

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Event Series Yoga in the Treetops

Yoga in the Treetops

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a

$40

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (ages 4-16)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

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 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.

Free

Meditations in the Garden: Nurturing the Inner Child

Bartram’s Garden Barn

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 meet indoors in the Barn. Rain or shine!  

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Movie Night: The Wiz

Gingko Lawn

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 on the Gingko Lawn. No registration is necessary. We’ll be watching the classic The Wiz (1978), starting at 8:30pm. Come early at 7pm for nature-based pre-movie activities with The Pennsylvania Game Commission and info table with the West Philadelphia YMCA.

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

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 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.

Free

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

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 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.

Free

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Event Series Yoga in the Treetops

Yoga in the Treetops

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a

$40

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Meditations in the Garden: Shielding Meditation for Emotional Strength

Bartram’s Garden Barn

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 meet indoors in the Barn. Rain or shine!  

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Movie Night: Migration

Gingko Lawn

Join us for a summertime Movie Night! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky on the Gingko Lawn. No registration is necessary. We’ll watch the animated film Migration (2023), starting at 8:30pm. Come early at 7pm for nature-based pre-movie activities with The Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

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 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.

Free

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Little Explorers: Water!

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

Cool down in the August heat with cool outdoor water games and crafts!   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 Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; as well as simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Please register in advance. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of October. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (16+)

Bike Container

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up For individuals younger than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for kids! Registration in advance

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Class (4-16)

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling techniques ·        Starting and stopping ·        Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Learn to Ride for adults! Registration in advance is

Meditations in the Garden: Mindful Parenting

This session of the Meditations in the Garden series is “Summer Vacation” for parents and teens/tweens. 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! Center yourself during the indoor portion, and then conclude the session with a mindful walk through the Garden. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats

Movie Night: Encanto

Gingko Lawn

Join us for the last Movie Night of the summer, in partnership with KenCrest and Envision New Possibilities,! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky on the Gingko Lawn. No registration is necessary. We’ll watch Encanto (2021), starting at 7:30pm. Come early for “Intro to Birding” with  The Pennsylvania Game Commission  from 6-7pm

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Little Explorers: Bees!

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

Learn about our bee friends who make honey and pollinate flowers so we can eat fruits and vegetables!   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 Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Meditations in the Garden: Mindfulness for Tweens/Teens

This segment of the Meditations in the Garden series is “Summer Vacation” for parents and teens/tweens. 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! Center yourself during the indoor portion, and then conclude the session with a mindful walk through the Garden. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. If registration is filled, you may add your information to the waitlist to be notified if there is an opening. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

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 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.

Free

SWWAG Workshop: Outdoor Youth Education

CHOP Karabots 4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

Join us to learn how to work with youth groups outdoors in an engaging and empowering way. Learn how to manage time, create lesson connections, and optimize the effects of experiential learning. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Little Explorers: The Color of Leaves!

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

Let’s learn how the trees change color and make a tree book of our 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.  

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

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. Led by Carly Freedman (INTERMEDIATE). Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

Another Space, Another Time

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay

Meditations in the Garden: Shielding Meditation for Emotional Strength

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! Center yourself during the indoor portion, and then conclude the session with a mindful walk through the Garden. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. Classes will meet in the Barn or Coach House, depending on the available

SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider

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

Make and take fire cider to help boost the body’s ability to fight common viruses such as the cold and flu. Led by Mercelyne Latortue. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

SWWAG Workshop: Seedkeeping

Sankofa Community Farm

Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed. Led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds (beginner). Please be aware that this workshop will be filmed. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd 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 of the month from 10am-1pm!

SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, revealing the condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turn recycled food waste into a dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Located in the Bartram’s Garden Coach House. Led by Nefertari Muhammad(BEGINNER). Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors

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

How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make a mosaic.   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.  

Meditations in the Garden: Thankful for Me

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! Center yourself during the indoor portion, and then conclude the session with a mindful walk through the Garden. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. Classes will meet in the Barn or Coach House, depending on the

Family Bike Ride

Bike Container

Join Iresha Picot for a Family Bike Ride at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub!   A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail, the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Priority will be given to registrees but will accept walk up’s if there are additional bikes    

SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed

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

Come learn how to close out the farming season and properly put your farm or garden to rest for the winter. Led by Ty Holmberg (BEGINNER). Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Made at Bok Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

Free

Biking Level 1.5: Beginner Group Ride & Urban Riding Basics

Bike Container

A slow-paced, all levels, little to no experience needed, beginner ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail. Bike Ride Leader highlights how to properly wear a helmet, ABC quick check (Air, Breaks, Chain), basic hand signals, trail etiquette related to signaling, passing on the left, overview of the Circuit Trails, Swing Bridge Project, and future connection to Center City and beyond. Registration in advance is required. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!  

Historic Waynesborough Speaker Series: Gary Ecelbarger

Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United States

The Battle of the Clouds Join historian and author Gary Ecelbarger at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a new and fascinating look at the Revolutionary War battle that nobody won and which hardly happened at all. This tale of wet gunpowder, muddy roads, and missed chances still fascinates military scholars and history buffs alike. What really happened the day the Continental Army and the British redcoats stared each other down from two opposing hillsides outside of Paoli? Ecelbarger has written 10 books and dozens of essays and articles on the American Revolution, the American Civil War, and a host

$15

Free Bike Rentals at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub

Bike Container

Come by for free walk-up bike rentals; simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments),  diagnostics, and bike safety brochures! Register in advance to receive email updates in case of cancellations. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Registration for free bike rentals does not guarantee availability. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail!

Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

Free

Made at Bok Winter Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

Free

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