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Bartram's Garden 🌱

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Growing plants and sharing stories on the banks of the Lower Schuylkill. "A wonderful place to visit." ⚘ Free & open to the public! ⚘ ⚞Southwest Philly⚟

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Joined December 2011
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This Wed 11/3 is our monthly #LittleExplorers session, geared for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. This month, we're looking at seeds! We'll learn how seeds travel, and collect seeds from all over the Garden to make a beautiful mosaic. REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/lit…
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🌧️ WEATHER UPDATES: TODAY 10/29 - Free biking CANCELED due to rain. Saturday 10/30 - Biking will happen rain or shine! Please dress accordingly. 🚲 LEARN MORE: bartramsgarden.org/event/fre…
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Time to get your garden ready for a restful winter sleep! Learn the best ways to prepare for winter, including cover crops, overwintering greens, and more. ❄️ Prepare Your Winter Garden (SWWAG workshop) 11/3 at 5PM at #SankofaCommunityFarm REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/win…
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Join us this Saturday 10/30 to walk the gardens and observe the trees in all their fall glory! Free! Virtual tour available. 🍁 TREE WALK: TREES FOR FALL INTEREST Saturday, October 30 12:00-1:30PM at Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/tre…
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Southwest, come ride the Bartram Mile trail! It's the last week of FREE bike rentals at Bartram's Garden with @bcgp: Thurs & Fri 4-6PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. PLUS: have a kid who wants to learn to ride? Sign up for a free class Sat 10/30 at 10AM. LEARN MORE: bartramsgarden.org/event/fre…
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Hi folks, unfortunately today's Free Bike Rentals (Saturday, 10/23) needed to be cancelled, along with the Learn to Ride class and trail tour. We apologize for the inconvenience! Hope to see you next Thursday-Saturday instead! 🚲 SEE UPCOMING DATES: bartramsgarden.org/event/fre…
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Our final #SWWAG workshop of the season will help you prepare your garden for a restful winter sleep. On 11/3, come to #SankofaCommunityFarm to learn about cover crops, overwintering greens, and more. FREE! Registration is required. bartramsgarden.org/event/win…
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Fiery reds, bright yellows, and warm oranges signify that it is Autumn at Bartram’s Garden! Join us 10/30 as we take a tour and talk about fantastic specimens for fall. Virtual tour also available! REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/tre…
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Bring your toddler or preschooler to Bartram's Garden on 11/3 for our monthly #LittleExplorers session. We're going to be seed collectors! We'll look at how seeds travel, and gather seeds from all over the Garden to make a beautiful mosaic. REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/lit…
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Hey #SouthwestPhilly: FREE @bcgp bike rentals at Bartram's Garden: Thursdays & Fridays from 4-6PM and Saturdays from 10AM-2PM, now through October 30. PLUS Learn to Ride classes for adults 10/23 & kids 10/30. Free, but register in advance. LEARN MORE: bartramsgarden.org/event/fre…
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On Wed 10/20, Scanners Darkly presents Homeworld / Otherworlds, a multimedia conversation and guided meditation exploring life on earth and beyond, with Li Sumpter, Jean-Jacques Gabriel & Rashid Zakat. FREE. Space is limited & registration is required. bartramsgarden.org/event/hom…
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Sunday's the day! Come celebrate 10 years of Sankofa Community Farm with a FREE, family-friendly harvest festival! 🎉🎉🎉 Sankofa Fest October 17 12-4PM ✨ Music + dancing Boating Community workshops Kids' activities Food trucks Sankofa Homecoming ✨ bartramsgarden.org/event/san…
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Our Welcome Center is closed today, Friday, October 15. Thanks for your understanding! Remember: our grounds are open 365 days a year - we hope you'll come enjoy the gardens anyway!
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Fall plant sale! 🍁 All plants are 20% off through 11/6. With cooler temperatures and fewer insect pressures, fall is a great time to plant! Shop at the Welcome Center, open 9AM-4PM daily, or order online for pick-up at Bartram's Garden. bartramsgarden.org/shop
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IT'S MOVIE NIGHT! 🍿 Grab a blanket & come to Bartram's Garden tonight 10/14 for the comedy classic "Good Burger." Popcorn provided. Come at 5:30PM; movie start at 6:30PM just after sunset. Thx to Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for co-hosting! LEARN MORE: bartramsgarden.org/event/mov…
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Southwest Philly, it's laughin time. Join us tonight 10/13 at 7PM in the upper meadow for an evening of comedy, hosted by Cecily Alexandria and featuring Chanel Ali, Mary Radzinski, and Setoiyo. FREE! Not recommended for children. LEARN MORE: bartramsgarden.org/event/com…
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We rescheduled this month's Paint & Sip to October 18. There are a few tickets left! 🍂🍂🍂 Join us to paint the changing leaves of our very special Bartram's Garden trees. BYO refreshments. Canvas and art supplies will be provided. REGISTER: bartramsgarden.org/event/pai…
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Week one of Bartram’s Garden new Tree Crew internship is complete! Our interns are participating in PHS Tree Tender Training, learning pruning techniques, siting, and how to plant trees! Pictured is one of our seniors, Iyanna, proud to have planted her first tree in perfect form!
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THURSDAY: Join us at @BartramsGarden for a free screening of '90s favorite "Good Burger"! Free popcorn and soft drinks will be provided - just bring something comfortable to sit on. Get all the details ⬇
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WURD Radio@onwurd11 Oct 2021
Come on down to @bartramsgarden for our ecoWURD Environmental Justice Summit. 1 p.m.: Welcome ceremony by David Hughes, headman at The Eagle Medicine Band of Cherokee Indians 1:15 p.m.: Keynote speaker Zulene Mayfield #climatecrisis #environmentaljustice
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