June 2022

United Nations World Ocean Day

Stableyard
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

The Caribbean Community of Philadelphia (CCP) will commemorate the 5th annual UN World Oceans Day by engaging in environmental education and visual storyboarding with visitors and community members. Recognized on June 8th globally, World Ocean Day's theme of 2022 is "Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean". This fun, family-friendly event will feature exhibits on river...


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July 2022

CANCELED: Saturday Free Boating

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.


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Thunder Moon Boating

Bartram's Garden Community Boathouse
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Come celebrate the Thunder Moon on the banks of the Lower Schuylkill. Take to the water in a rowboat at dusk and stick around to enjoy good vibes, DuiJi13 and the Vinyl Tap 215 crew spinning the finest jams, and complimentary refreshments. It’s the perfect spot to set up for a picnic as well. We’ll...


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Saturday Free Boating (CANCELED)

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. Join us for free kayaking and row boating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first-come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.


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Saturday Free Boating (Canceled)

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

7/22/22 update: Saturday Boating on 7/23 has been canceled due to the heat advisory. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.


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Thursday Free Boating for Southwest Neighbors

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.  


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August 2022

Thursday Free Boating for Southwest Neighbors

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.  


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Thursday Free Boating for Southwest Neighbors (CANCELED)

Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Free

  Southwest Philadelphia neighbors, join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided--first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.  


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Sturgeon Moon Boating

Bartram's Garden Community Boathouse
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Come celebrate the Sturgeon Moon on the banks of the Lower Schuylkill. Take to the water in a rowboat at dusk and stick around to enjoy good vibes, DuiJi13 and the Vinyl Tap 215 crew spinning the finest jams, and complimentary refreshments. It’s the perfect spot to set up for a picnic as well. We’ll have our telescope on...


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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.