October 2023

SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

Sankofa Community Farm

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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Youth Bike Fridays

Bike Container

Come by for free bike rentals, simple repairs, tips, and snacks! Please register in advance.    


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Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and...


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CANCELED Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

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

This volunteer day has been canceled. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa...


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SWWAG Workshop: Food Fermentation

CHOP Karabots
4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

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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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.