June 19, 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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June 20, 2018 | Family, Free Community Events, On the River
Free Fishing Workshop with Coach Todd
For adults and children (children must be accompanied by an adult) For Beginners and Experienced Anglers Learn about the various types, techniques and uses of equipment, live and artificial bait and lures for fishing the Schuylkill and Delaware River, as well as streams, ponds and lakes. Learn about “What to buy” from stores Q&A This workshop is free, supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation You must register in advance. Registration is capped at 25 participants. Coach Todd…
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June 21, 2018 | Discounted for Members, Gardening & DIY, herbalist workshop, Make + Take, Member Benefits
Make + Take: Herbal Bitters Cocktails Make and Sip (2018)
Using common plants, we’ll make our own herbal bitters — long used as a digestive and overall health tonic. This workshop will cover the historic and medicinal properties of bitter herbs, as well as guidelines for creating delicious cocktail bitters. If you have an empty 4oz glass jar with a lid at home, please bring it in to be reused. If not, we’ll have one on hand for you. All materials provided. General Pricing: $25 Member Pricing: $20
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June 21, 2018 | Family, On the River
Summer Solstice Rowboating (2018)
Part of our Full Moon Rowboating series. See off the sun as it clocks out of its longest shift of the year and row the rising solstice tide on skiffs built by Philly middle school students.. No registration required. Event is free. We only have 18 rowboats, there is no guarantee you will get on a boat. First come, first served. Boats, lights, lifevests and basic instruction provided. 20 minute time limit for boating. Also featuring: Floaty tunes provided by…
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June 23, 2018 | Fourth Saturdays at the Farm, Volunteer
Fourth Saturday Volunteer Day at the Farm (2018)
We welcome volunteers on the second and fourth Saturday of most months from April to October, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers will work with our staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning, and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors, and if you have them, bring work gloves and a water bottle. PLEASE NOTE: Each adult must register individually in order to complete the waiver.
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June 23, 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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June 26, 2018 | Arts & Culture, Event, Free Community Events
Southwest Community Line Dance (2018)
Featuring DJ Osagie. Organized by Ms. Pumpkin, hosted by Bartram’s Garden. Come out, have fun, and DANCE. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! Free water and lemonade. Registration not required, but encouraged. Location: 56th Street Pavilion @ Bartram’s Garden Rain Location: Eastwick Pavilion @ Bartram’s Garden.
Event DetailsJune 26, 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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June 27, 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.
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