June 2022

Urban Medicine Cabinet: Body Butter Bars

Upper Meadow

$2 – $20

Body Butter Bars are the answer to rough, dry patches like knees, elbows, and feet! Learn how to use shea butter and other ingredients to create a supreme moisturizer!   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and...


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July 2022

Botany for Herbalists

Coach House
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Learn the basics of plant identification with DC-based herbalist botanist, and forager Holly Poole-Kavana. This class will be taught in two sections: the morning will consist of an indoor presentation of the basic concepts used in field identification (illustrated with close-up photographs) and how to plant ID and plant families enrich the practice of herbalism....


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Urban Medicine Cabinet: Liver Health Tincture

Upper Meadow

$2 – $20

This root tincture is useful in cases of poor or sluggish digestion, skin conditions such as acne and eczema, and any general health issue in which the liver might be of concern.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban...


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August 2022

Art Gathering: Botanical Illustration

Coach House
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Practice the time-honored tradition of botanical illustration within the historically significant setting of Bartram’s Garden. Working from live specimens, participants will have a chance to closely observe and recreate the structures that make each plant unique. Materials will be provided, or bring your own to share with the group.   Learn more about this workshop's...


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Urban Medicine Cabinet: Holistic Womb Care

Upper Meadow

$2 – $20

Cramp bark and other herbs have long been used by indigenous women to relieve painful menstrual cramps and balance the female reproductive system. Learn how to make this effective herbal remedy that has been used for centuries.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years,...


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Paint & Sip: Franklinia

Upper Meadow

Join us for this very special Paint & Sip that spotlights Bartram’s signature plant, the Franklinia. This is a unique opportunity to paint outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the Franklin tree in bloom. Materials and instruction will be provided. In the case of rain, this event will take place in the Barn.


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Urban Medicine Cabinet: Holistic Prostate Care

Upper Meadow

$2 – $20

Medicine men have traditionally used tonics, herbs, and foods to nourish and protect their delicate prostate gland. Learn to make an effective tonic to provide nutritional support for a healthy prostate, male sexual function, and soothe/promote urinary tract health.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over...


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September 2022

Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Medicine Making Foundations I

Bartram's Garden Conference Room
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

​Do you... Want hands-on medicine making practice? Have questions about and need support with making your own herbal remedies at home? Want to use herbal remedies but find them to be too expensive?  Want to learn in-person with other people? Medicine Making Foundations I is the first of seven intensive workshops in the Goldenrod Herbal...


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Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Medicine Making Foundations I

Bartram's Garden Conference Room
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

​Do you... Want hands-on medicine making practice? Have questions about and need support with making your own herbal remedies at home? Want to use herbal remedies but find them to be too expensive?  Want to learn in-person with other people? Medicine Making Foundations I is the first of seven intensive workshops in the Goldenrod Herbal...


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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.