November 2023

SOLD OUT Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 4-16) Session 2

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...


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SOLD OUT Saturday Evening Drop In: Coming Home to Water

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY
1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA

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...


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Swimming with “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons From Marine Mammals”

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY
1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA

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...


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You Pick!

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

It’s almost the end of the season down at Sankofa Community Farm. We’re inviting our Southwest neighbors to come visit the Farm and pick their own harvest. Come pick your holiday food needs, such as roots, peppers, and greens. Cash, EBT, and WIC Farmers Market Vouchers are accepted (unfortunately, we cannot accept standard WIC vouchers)....


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We Hold These Truths: A WHYY Community Screening & Talkback

The new PBS documentary We Hold These Truths explores the influence of America’s Declaration of Independence. This one document inspired over 100 nations around the world to seek their own independence. Join  WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team, N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange) partner FunTimes Magazine, community partner Africom, and Bartram’s Garden for a...


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SOLD OUT Thursday Morning Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort)

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY
1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA

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...


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Friday Morning Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort) ELDERS ONLY

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY
1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA

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...


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SOLD OUT Friday Afternoon Swim Foundations: Coming Home to Water (Three Week Cohort)

FITNESS ALIVE CENTER CITY
1425 Arch Street B level, Philadelphia, PA

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...


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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.