Tag: garden

August 23, 2016

Bees vs. Wasps: A Bad Rap

You may have yelled it out as a child, and perhaps still do: “It’s a bee!” Let’s face it, the possibility of being stung is not something you want to think about,…

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August 6, 2016

HoneyFest Lecture: Prof. Deborah Delaney on Bees, 1PM Sunday

Deborah Delaney, assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will give us a lecture at HoneyFest on Sunday. Her topic will be “Colony…

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November 17, 2015

Bartram’s Garden exec. director Maitreyi Roy joins Mayor-elect Kenney’s transition team

Maitreyi Roy, the executive director of Bartram’s Garden, has been asked to serve on the transition team for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Jim Kenney. This is a group of 170 metropolitan residents representing…

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May 12, 2015

NEWS: The Carr Garden project begins

The first major garden restoration project at Bartram’s Garden in nearly a century is now underway. Located to the west of the historic house, the Carr Garden was originally the…

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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.