July 2019

Little Explorers: Caterpillars, Dragonflies, and Butterflies (2019)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Search for cool bugs in the Garden and make your very own insect sculpture. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Pre-registration required, one adult chaperone for every two children. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for our free story hour...


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August 2019

Little Explorers: Water Wonderland (2019)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Cool off with outdoor water games and discover why water is important to the Garden. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Pre-registration required, one adult chaperone for every two children. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for our free story...


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October 2019

Little Explorers: Apple Cider, 18th Century Style (2019)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Take a turn crushing apples in an old cider press to make fresh apple cider. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Pre-registration required, one adult chaperone for every two children. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for our free story...


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November 2019

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors (2019)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make natural mosaic of seeds. Monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Pre-registration required, one adult chaperone for every two children. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for our...


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February 2020

Little Explorers: Snowy Weather (2020)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Snow or shine, we’ll get together in the cozy Bartram Barn to hibernate with some good books and talk about our missing animal friends.   Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Please...


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March 2020

Little Explorers: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring! (2020)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Wriggling worms and mud puddles make for fun springtime art and science explorations.   Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting. Please note: Program is cancelled if Philadelphia School District is closed for...


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April 2020

[CANCELLED] Little Explorers: Growing Plants, Growing Minds (2020)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled out of concern for the health and safety of our Bartram's community. As the Garden is still open, we encourage families with children to continue to visit while being mindful of maintaining healthy distance from other visitors. Please follow our Facebook page for more updates and information. See our full statement...


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June 2020

Little Explorers: Nature on Your Block [Livestream] (2020)

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
$12

Nature is all around us! We’ll take a closer look at the things that live and grow right under our very noses. There's plenty to see on your own block! Join us on Facebook for a live-streamed Little Explorers program on Wednesday, June 3rd from 10:00am to 10:30am. Please consider supporting Bartram’s Garden as we...


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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.