October 2022

Homeschooler Day: For the Birds!

Bartram's Garden Barn

Fall migration is underway, and many birds are still flying south for the winter. Let's turn our eyes upwards to observe & learn from the many birds that make their migratory homes in Philadelphia.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. All lessons are outdoors. Space is limited. In case...


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November 2022

Homeschooler Day: Winter Weathering

Bartram's Garden Barn

As temperatures cool and the soil dries, the creatures that don't migrate are preparing for winter! This month will focus on the lives of winter flora & fauna, under the soil.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. All lessons are outdoors. Space is limited. In case of inclement weather,...


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March 2023

Homeschooler Days: Signs & Portents!

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

How do we know an animal has visited?  We look for signs: tracks, marks, burrows, nests, and scat.  (Yes, scat!)   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email


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April 2023

Homeschooler Days: Ephemeral Blooms (CANCELED)

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

Update: April's Little Explorers and Homeschooler Days have been canceled. Please join us in May! At this time of year, we'll dive into the incredible botanical blooms around us!   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information,...


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May 2023

Homeschooler Days: Plant Diversity in the Garden

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

Let's dip our toes into plants' world of biodiversity and learn what stories they have to tell!   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email


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June 2023

Homeschooler Days: Mapping the Garden

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

Calling on art for inspiration, we'll put our knowledge of the garden into practice.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email


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September 2023

Homeschooler Days: The Art of Nature

This fall we're going to explore how we communicate about nature-- what we see, hear, and feel.  This week we start with drawing as a way of understanding what we see as well as a way to share that understanding with others.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through...


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October 2023

Homeschooler Days: Writing Nature

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

Using words and storytelling to explore nature for ourselves and communicate to others.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email


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November 2023

CANCELED Homeschooler Days: Counting Nature

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

Using maps, charts, and other tools for understanding nature and communicating with others.   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email


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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.