April 27, 2019 - April 28, 2019 | Bicycling Events, Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, Nature & Community Science, On the River, Seasonal
Southwest Spring Fest! (2019)
Join us for a great weekend of family-friendly activities as we kick off our 2019 season! John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center will also hold fun events this weekend. A free shuttle bus will be available between Heinz, Cobbs Creek, and Bartram’s Garden and several community locations for both weekend days. See the bus schedule here. Saturday, April 27th Member Preview and Mimosa Brunch: 9am-11am at Bartram’s Garden Barn Enjoy first choice of plants and…
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April 27, 2019 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2019)
Kayak or rowboat on this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River. No registration or boating experience necessary! All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We provide the boats, life jackets and basic instruction. There are trained rowers available if you would prefer to not row or paddle yourself. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. The last boat goes out at 3pm. We cancel in the event of rain, lightning, outfall…
Event DetailsMay 4, 2019 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2019)
Kayak or rowboat on this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River. No registration or boating experience necessary! All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We provide the boats, life jackets and basic instruction. There are trained rowers available if you would prefer to not row or paddle yourself. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. The last boat goes out at 3pm. We cancel in the event of rain, lightning, outfall…
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May 7, 2019 | Health & Recreation, Member Benefits, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2019)
A special benefit for members of Bartram’s Garden, this 90-minute flatwater, small-group paddle is from the Bartram’s Garden to Center City and back. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, headlamps, and basic instruction are provided. Volunteers paddle with the group as safety boaters. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem kayak. Kayaking experience is not necessary but expect moderate physical exertion. To get to the Boathouse, you can park at 51st and Botanic and walk along the…
Event DetailsMay 11, 2019 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2019)
Kayak or rowboat on this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River. No registration or boating experience necessary! All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We provide the boats, life jackets and basic instruction. There are trained rowers available if you would prefer to not row or paddle yourself. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. The last boat goes out at 3pm. We cancel in the event of rain, lightning, outfall…
Event DetailsMay 14, 2019 | Health & Recreation, Member Benefits, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2019)
A special benefit for members of Bartram’s Garden, this 90-minute flatwater, small-group paddle is from the Bartram’s Garden to Center City and back. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, headlamps, and basic instruction are provided. Volunteers paddle with the group as safety boaters. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem kayak. Kayaking experience is not necessary but expect moderate physical exertion. To get to the Boathouse, you can park at 51st and Botanic and walk along the…
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May 16, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Family, Food & Drink, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Flower Moon Rowboating (2019)
Row the tide under the glow of the moon in skiffs built by Philly youth. Boats, lights, life vests and basic instruction provided. 15 minute time limit for boating. Also featuring: Floaty tunes provided by DJ DuiJi Refreshments Activities themed with each moon
Event DetailsMay 18, 2019 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2019)
Kayak or rowboat on this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River. No registration or boating experience necessary! All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We provide the boats, life jackets and basic instruction. There are trained rowers available if you would prefer to not row or paddle yourself. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. The last boat goes out at 3pm. We cancel in the event of rain, lightning, outfall…
Event DetailsMay 21, 2019 | Health & Recreation, Member Benefits, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2019)
A special benefit for members of Bartram’s Garden, this 90-minute flatwater, small-group paddle is from the Bartram’s Garden to Center City and back. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, headlamps, and basic instruction are provided. Volunteers paddle with the group as safety boaters. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem kayak. Kayaking experience is not necessary but expect moderate physical exertion. To get to the Boathouse, you can park at 51st and Botanic and walk along the…
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