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An introduction to using raw herbs in foods, as well as other methods of introducing highly nutritious foods/herbs grown into everyday cooking. Let’s get comfortable exploring what you grow and expanding what you eat! Led by Tish Golafaie (beginner-intermediate) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Join barefoot bella of journeying barefoot for a six-week sound healing, nature meditation, and reflection series. We will gather weekly on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm. Please bring a towel, blanket, or mat to sit on as well as a journal/notebook for reflections. We’ll have extra yoga mats and journals to share too. These events will take place either out in the Garden or indoors, depending on the weather. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center before heading to the day’s location. All events will be rain or shine. “at journeying barefoot we commune together with Black, Native, and Indigenous women and
Explore methods for preparing teas, massage oils, ointments, baths/soaks, steams, compresses, and plasters. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
In this Zoom webinar, we will explore how behaviors and the environment affect how our genes work along with methods to restore balance. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Mindfully letting go of thought distortions. Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the
Join barefoot bella of journeying barefoot for a six-week sound healing, nature meditation, and reflection series. We will gather weekly on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm. Please bring a towel, blanket, or mat to sit on as well as a journal/notebook for reflections. We’ll have extra yoga mats and journals to share too. These events will take place either out in the Garden or indoors, depending on the weather. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center before heading to the day’s location. All events will be rain or shine. “at journeying barefoot we commune together with Black, Native, and Indigenous women and
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse. This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
Why do some trees change colors? Let’s see how many colors we can collect! We’ll also learn how animals start to prepare for the cold weather. 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.
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
Practice to check in with our emotional weather mindfully 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
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
Salves and liniments have been used to soothe aching muscles, disinfect & heal cuts, scrapes, burns, and draw out splinters & thorns. You’ll learn to make both in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine! Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress
A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of
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 7 and October 26, 2023. 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
Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
We will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. We’ll also touch on womb health and hip opening. 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. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents
Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse. This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.
Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. This beginner-level workshop will be held at our annual Harvest Fest down at Sankofa Community Farm. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Pots and containers can be a simple way to increase our growing space. For many of us in urban spaces, growing perennial plants in pots can provide a source of fresh culinary essentials in small outdoor spaces. They add beauty and life to the spaces we spend our time. We’ll discuss plant selections, soil mixes, maintenance, and seasonal care for potted perennial fruits and herbs. Led by Corrie and Caro from the Philly Orchard Project. (beginner-level), as part of our annual HarvestFest programming. We hope you’ll stay for the rest of the free festivities. Click here to see more upcoming
Extending gratitude to our own selves Come rest and revitalize your physical and mental health with moments of mindfulness, meditation, and group yoga in the Garden. This free series, facilitated by Luna and organized in partnership with Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN) requires no prior registration and welcomes participants of all abilities! Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. We’ll have extra water and a limited supply of mats on hand as well. While the class begins at 3:15, participants are encouraged to gather and ground themselves in the space from 3-3:15pm. Classes will move to the
Join barefoot bella of journeying barefoot for a six-week sound healing, nature meditation, and reflection series. We will gather weekly on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm. Please bring a towel, blanket, or mat to sit on as well as a journal/notebook for reflections. We’ll have extra yoga mats and journals to share too. These events will take place either out in the Garden or indoors, depending on the weather. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center before heading to the day’s location. All events will be rain or shine. “at journeying barefoot we commune together with Black, Native, and Indigenous women and
Swing by and check out our newly refurbished meadow loom! Our friend Enrica Fererro will be in the Meadow to guide you with gathering plants and interworking them into woven panels to be displayed. The meeting spot is in the Meadow between the Parking Loop and the Boathouse. This outdoor event is subject to weather-related cancelations.
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. Saturday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 3pm between September 2 and October 28, 2023. 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
How do seeds travel? (And why do they travel?) How do squirrels play a role to help trees in the fall? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make your own collection. 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.
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically. All other ages may join the Thursday morning or Friday afternoon cohorts. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim class is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and correct body alignment. Afro-Indigenous-centered, trauma-informed, and healing oriented instruction supports
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. Who this class is for: Queer and trans People of Color. This workshop is an invitation to soak in rest, play, and swim-skill building, in community with other Queer and Trans people of color. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and body alignment. Through mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry activities, we center healing and deepening your relationship with water. Holding curiosity
Using maps, charts, and other tools for understanding nature and communicating with others. ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email lgale@bartramsgarden.org
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This classroom-based workshop is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich history of the African Diaspora and water! Learn more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and during the Middle Passage, as well as the multitude of rich aquatic traditions in pre-European Atlantic African cultures. Through games, conversation, readings, lectures, and meditation, we will tap into the joy, liberation,
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically. All other ages may join the Thursday morning or Friday afternoon cohorts. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim course will run once weekly for three weeks (three classes total). It is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating,
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome. Friday morning classes are for elders specifically, all other cohorts welcome ages 13-99+. This foundational swim class is a step towards empowered, liberated, and skilled swimming for Southwest Philadelphia community members. We will build skills around breathing, understanding your body in relationship with water, floating, and correct body alignment. Afro-Indigenous-centered, trauma-informed, and healing oriented instruction supports
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This class/workshop centers Black womxn and non-binary people, but all identities are welcome (age 13+). This workshop is an opportunity to explore Undrowned, a “book-length meditation for the entire human species, based on the subversive and transformative lessons of marine mammals. Alexis Pauline Gumbs has spent hundreds of hours watching our aquatic cousins…Employing a brilliant mix of poetic sensibility, naturalist observation, and Black feminist insights, she translates
Join this virtual community plant discussion with participants from Brazil and across the US. All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Learn to create and customize simple syrups with flowers, herbs, and spices in this hands-on make + take workshop. Then use these multi-taskers for soothing coughs, adding flavor to your meals & baked goods, or creating cocktails & mocktails. Rain or shine! Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress
Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of workshops related to swimming and water, for Southwest Philadelphia residents. Who this workshop is for: members of the African diaspora (Complete beginner to intermediate adults, 13+ youth welcome to join with an adult. Please register separately). Join us for an embodied journey into African diasporic aquatic traditions! Gain swim skills while learning more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and the middle passage, and the multitude of rich aquatic
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. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay, but the suggested sliding scale of $10-30 per class, or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. Make a donation here.
Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +
The World Affairs Table events feature discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Each discussion is followed by a culinary tasting event with cuisine and drinks from the country of focus. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening. Ambassador David Zalkaliani of Georgia will join us to discuss foreign policy, international diplomacy, and Georgian politics over food and beverage.
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.
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)
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.
This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain beds. Led by Hajjah Glover (Beginner-level workshop)
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 Ty Holmberg (beginner-level workshop)
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)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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
Please note that this SWWAG workshop will take place at Neighborhood Foods Farm (608 N 53rd st). Learn about the importance of understanding climate justice as land justice, the causes of climate change, and some practical skills to help prepare for climate change. Led by Shane Mosely (Beginner to intermediate level workshop)
Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. Led by Tisha Golafaie (Beginner-intermediate level workshop)
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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