November 2021

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

How do seeds travel? We'll collect seeds from all over the garden and make a beautiful mosaic.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you...


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March 2022

Little Explorers-It’s Raining, It’s Pouring!

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Wriggling worms and mud puddles make for fun springtime art and science explorations.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact...


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April 2022

Little Explorers-Growing Plants, Growing Minds!

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

We’ll search the garden for young greens sprouts and learn about the baby plant inside of every plant one of your own to watch grow at home.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One...


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May 2022

Little Explorers-Spring is for the Birds

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Find out where birds live and how they talk, then build your own nest out of materials from the Garden.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two...


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June 2022

Little Explorers- The Garden in Bloom

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

We’ll explore Bartram’s Garden with all of our senses, look for as many colors as we can name, and create beautiful flower art.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required...


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August 2022

Little Explorers: Water Wonderland

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Cool off and celebrate summer with outdoor water games and crafts.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Gale, , or...


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September 2022

CANCELED Little Explorers: Bees

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Celebrate harvest time by learning all about one of a farmer’s best friends: the bee!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any...


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October 2022

Little Explorers: The Color of Leaves

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Why do some trees change colors? Let’s see how many colors we can collect! We’ll also learn how animals start to prepare for the cold weather.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult...


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November 2022

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors (CANCELED)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make a mosaic.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any...


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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

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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

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.