Tag: nature

Bartram illustration of a Magnolia Warbler
March 16, 2021

Family Art Workshop: Drawing Birds (2021)

Explore birds from a creative point of view, learn techniques for drawing birds used by professionals, and create some bird art of your own. This workshop is designed for families…

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Bright sunflower with green leaves laying on top of crayon rainbow on white background
March 16, 2021

Family Art Workshop: Surprising Color (2021)

Let’s play with color! In this family art workshop, we’ll explore different ways that we can use color to convey emotion, ideas, and stories within the springtime rainbow setting of…

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A child's hands drawing a pinecone
March 12, 2021

Family Art Workshop: Creative Nature Journaling (2021 – RESCHEDULED)

**Rescheduled from 4/11 due to rain.** Enjoy the Garden on a deeper level and preserve your memories with an artful nature journal. This is a family activity designed to promote…

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Extreme close-up image of spikemoss
March 12, 2021

Homeschooler Days – Plant Evolution (2021)

Dig deep to uncover the natural history of the plants around us. From ferns and mosses to the flowering plants that delight us, we’ll explore their evolutionary history. General Admission…

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Antique botanical illustration of a passionflower (Passiflora sp.) bloom and leaves
March 12, 2021

Homeschooler Days – The Art of Nature (2021)

Create a beautiful natural history illustration of your own and learn how art and science work together to help us see and understand the world. General Admission – May 12th …

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close-up photo of wild goldenrod with bumblebee
March 8, 2021

Fall Foraging for Natural Dyes – SOLD OUT

Explore wild fall colors in this foraging workshop. We’ll start by touring the grounds of Bartram’s Garden while we observe and discuss seasonal botanicals. Then we’ll learn to make dyes…

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June 11, 2020

William Bartram’s Travels Mini-Course [ZOOM]

Consistently in print since it was first published in Philadelphia 1791, William Bartram’s remarkably unique text, Travels, played an remarkably prominent role in shaping hundreds of years of American literature….

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June 11, 2020

William Bartram’s Travels Mini-Course [ZOOM]

Consistently in print since it was first published in Philadelphia 1791, William Bartram’s remarkably unique text, Travels, played an remarkably prominent role in shaping hundreds of years of American literature….

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June 11, 2020

William Bartram’s Travels Mini-Course [ZOOM]

Consistently in print since it was first published in Philadelphia 1791, William Bartram’s remarkably unique text, Travels, played an remarkably prominent role in shaping hundreds of years of American literature….

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Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

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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.