October 2023

SOLD OUT Floriculture Volunteer Day

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Bartram’s Garden needs volunteers to help gather material for its famous dried botanical holiday wreaths! Volunteers will learn plant identification and get hands-on experience with successful harvesting and preservation techniques while helping us prepare to offer sustainably harvested dried botanical wreaths at our Handmade Holidays fundraiser event in December. Learn about sustainable wreath-making and get...


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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also catch the Sankofa...


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Ghosts in the Garden

This event is specifically for the families of Bartram Village and the surrounding Southwest Philadelphia. If you are not a resident of this neighborhood, please help us ensure that we have enough candy for the children of our community by choosing a different Halloween event for your family! Late October has long been a time...


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Event Series Free Covid Testing

Free Covid Testing

Upper Meadow

The City of Philadelphia's COVID testing truck will be in the Upper Meadow by the Parking Loop on two dates in October, providing free rapid and PCR testing, home kits,  resources, and goodies. No insurance or ID is required.


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Youth Bike Fridays

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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 provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity...


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Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

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

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please...


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Bike Tour of Bartram’s Mile with Urban Riding Basics

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Join us for a slow-paced ride highlighting Bartram’s Bike Trail.  The ride will make a few stops, including a short info session about how to properly wear a helmet, use basic hand signals, and an overview of the trail. You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free...


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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.