August 21, 2018 | Member Benefits, Members-Only, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2018)
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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August 25, 2018 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2018)
Explore this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River on one of our kayaks or rowboats. 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. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. Location Free Saturday Boating embarks from our Community Boathouse, which is located on the northern tip of Bartram’s Garden on the river. Walk past the free Parking…
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August 26, 2018 | Art@Bartram's, Family, On the River
Sturgeon Moon Rowboating (2018)
Part of our Full Moon Rowboating series. Enjoy Tide Field under the moonlight. Row the full Moon tide in illuminated skiffs built by Philly youth while enjoying sounds by Osagie. Free rods, bait, and tackle available for catch and release night fishing. A telescope will be available for full Moon observation. PLUS: Philadelphia Fish House Punch This event is FREE and open to the public! This is part of our Art@Bartram series. Art@Bartram’s is a multi-year collaborative initiative between Bartram’s…
Event DetailsAugust 28, 2018 | Member Benefits, Members-Only, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2018)
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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August 29, 2018 | Free Community Events, On the River
Wednesday Free Fishing
Learn how to catch one of the 42 fish species found in the tidal Schuylkill. We provide rods, bait and basic instruction. First come, first served. Supplies are limited. No fishing license necessary, state license requirements are waived for these events. Great for youth & adults who are new or intermediate anglers.
Event DetailsSeptember 1, 2018 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2018)
Explore this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River on one of our kayaks or rowboats. 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. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. Location Free Saturday Boating embarks from our Community Boathouse, which is located on the northern tip of Bartram’s Garden on the river. Walk past the free Parking…
Event DetailsSeptember 4, 2018 | Member Benefits, Members-Only, On the River
Tuesday Member Paddle (2018)
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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September 5, 2018 | Family, On the River
Tidal Schuylkill Kayak Tours
This small group tour will educate paddlers on the tides, ecology, history, and fossil fuel industry of the lower Schuylkill. See sections of the river and oil refineries only visible from on the water. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and very basic instruction will be provided. This is a calm stretch of river, all skill levels welcome! Expect moderate physical exertion. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Children 11 years and younger are not allowed to be in a boat alone…
Event DetailsSeptember 8, 2018 | Family, Free Community Events, Health & Recreation, On the River
Saturday Free Boating (2018)
Explore this quiet stretch of the Schuylkill River on one of our kayaks or rowboats. 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. Kayak excursions limited to 30 minutes, rowboat excursions limited to 45 minutes. Location Free Saturday Boating embarks from our Community Boathouse, which is located on the northern tip of Bartram’s Garden on the river. Walk past the free Parking…
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