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Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Need graduation portraits? An updated family photo? How about a photo with your pup? Professional photography should be accessible for everyone. ‘ Join us at the free community photo day for a mini photo shoot of your choice. You will receive a couple of prints of your photos and have the option of digital files emailed to you upon request. Dress in your Sunday best, bring your cap and gown, or come as you are, and we will capture your special moment. Pets are welcome! Enjoy light refreshments from Starbucks and even pick up fresh produce, courtesy of Sharing Greens
Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Early fall is the perfect time to transition to a plant-based diet! Learn foundational cooking techniques that will transform your garden-fresh harvest into mouth-watering meals the whole family love.
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn how to rest your gardens using cover crops, overwintering crops, and more.
As temperatures cool and the soil dries, the creatures that don’t migrate are preparing for winter! This month will focus on the lives of winter flora & fauna, under the soil. ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. All lessons are outdoors. Space is limited. In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Questions? Please email lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
A 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 a dark rich soil that will grow nutrition and healthy fruits and vegetables which will enable one to regain optimal health.
This workshop is designed to help beginner to intermediate gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the history, benefits, and challenges of gardening with a raised bed. Finally, you will be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. Instructor: Hajjah Glover, Neighborhood and Home Garden Coordinator Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, revealing the present condition of the city’s depleted soil and turning recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Come learn in this beginner-level workshop! Instructor: Nefertari Muhammad, GMO and Compost Education Specialist at Supreme Compost. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
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. Instructor: Ty Holmberg, Sankofa Farm Co-Director. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s theme is “The Beauty of Urban Ecology”, hosted in partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Clean Water Action. Bring the whole family and enjoy Workshops with the Academy of Natural Sciences Spring Tree tour in the Garden Our annual plant nursery kick-off and sale Meditation in the Garden with Luna Drumline and drum circle with Musicopia RSCI Greening roundtable special event Children’s activities Local vendors and food
Learning how to begin a garden when starting from seed, through the process of up potting. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. This workshop is perfect for beginners! Instructor: Sybria Devereaux Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!