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July 21, 2022

Summer Gardening Tips

With the summer heat rising in the city, the plants in our gardens undergo a lot of stress. Plants that are stressed are more susceptible to insect damage and diseases…

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July 19, 2022

Lenapehoking and Kingsessing: A History

Bartram’s Garden is situated on what was originally the wider territory controlled by the indigenous Lenni Lenape. This territory was referred to by the Lenape as Lenapehoking, which encompassed modern-day…

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Illustration of Cleome gynandra by William Bartram in 1803, displaying leaves, flowers, and seedpods.
July 12, 2022

An African Plant in Louisiana: William Bartram’s Encounter with Cleome gynandra

In October of 1775, William Bartram discovered a curious plant while voyaging through the bayous and cypress swamps of coastal Louisiana. While he was passing by the Taensapoa River along…

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July 5, 2022

“Harvey’s Grave” & “Harvey’s Memorial Garden”

This article was featured in the print edition of our special July issue of the Southwest Globe Times. Harvey’s Grave by Joel T. Fry   It has long been the…

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July 5, 2022

“Know Before You Go”

This was included in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times newspaper.   Bartram’s Garden is Southwest’s park too: Come by and see all…

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July 5, 2022

“Sankofa Community Farm Market” & “Marketing Done Right”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times Sankofa Community Farm Market Chemical-free, spiritually rooted produce grown in Southwest Philadelphia. Thursdays,…

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July 5, 2022

“Coming Soon to 56th Street”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times Coming Soon to 56th Street Have you heard? A new Ecosystems Education Center and…

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July 5, 2022

“Father and Son Reflect on Southwest Summers and New Opportunities”

This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the July Southwest Globe Times   Father and Son Reflect on Southwest Summers and New Opportunities By Steven Young…

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Torbert Ganges' Gravestone
June 29, 2022

The Archive of Torbert’s Journey

Torbert Ganges was born around 1839 in Bucks County.[1] His first appearance in the historical record was at age 11. In the 1850 Federal Census, he was listed in the…

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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.