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SWWAG Workshop: Histories of Land Based Revolutions

Past Event: Monday, July 31, 5:30 pm

Philadelphia has a rich history of community-led agriculture. Let’s learn together about the tradition of land-based movements in our city. Located at Neighborhood Food Farm (608 N 53rd St). Led…

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SWWAG Workshop: Potted Perennial Fruits and Herbs

Past Event: Sunday, October 15, 1:00 pm

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…

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SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

Past Event: Thursday, October 12, 5:00 pm

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.  …

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SWWAG Workshop: Food Fermentation

Past Event: Saturday, October 14, 10:00 am

Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG…

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SWWAG Workshop: Food for Balance

Past Event: Saturday, September 9, 10:00 am

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…

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Fall Planting

Past Event: Tuesday, August 29, 5:00 pm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your fall garden in this free, beginner-level workshop. We will also cover fall…

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SWWAG Workshop- Harvesting the Healing Power: Medicinal Syrups and Tinctures

Past Event: Saturday, August 19, 10:30 am

You will be taken through the step-by-step process of processing elderberries, to create an elderberry syrup and/or tincture. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding…

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SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Past Event: Friday, June 30, 1:00 pm

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…

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting (Rescheduled from 3/27)

Past Event: Tuesday, April 4, 5:00 pm

Rescheduled from Monday, March 27. 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…

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SWWAG Workshop: Paw Paw Propagation (SOLD OUT)

Past Event: Saturday, May 13, 2:00 pm

The Pawpaw is an amazing native tropical fruit that produces prolifically in our region with little to no pest and disease pressure. Come learn how to propagate pawpaws via grafting…

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(CANCELED)SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

Past Event: Monday, March 27, 5:00 pm

Update on 3/27/23: Due to rain, this workshop has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, 5-6:30pm. Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the…

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(CANCELED) SWWAG Workshop: Greenhouse Basics (SOLD OUT)

Past Event: Saturday, April 29, 12:00 pm

Update on 4/28/23: This workshop has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date! Learning how to begin a garden when starting from seed, through…

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SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management (SOLD OUT)

Past Event: Tuesday, June 13, 5:30 pm

Learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! Please note that this intermediate-level workshop takes place at Chop Karabots Garden at 48th and Market Streets. Instructor: Carly Freedman,…

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SWWAG Workshop: Trellising and Protecting Your Garden (SOLD OUT)

Past Event: Saturday, May 20, 10:00 am

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow and to protect your garden from pests. A beginner to intermediate level course!…

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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

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History

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Kids' Activities

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Sankofa Community Farm

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Water Quality

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Workshops, Wellness & Culture

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Youth Internships

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