Tag: rowboating

Person in a kayak on the Schuylkill River with heavy vegetation in the background
April 8, 2019

Tuesday Free Boating (2019)

This summer, we’re opening up our Tuesday evening boating for few weeks so folks can enjoy free sunset boating in the cooler evening time! Kayak or rowboat on this quiet…

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Person in a kayak on the Schuylkill River with heavy vegetation in the background
April 8, 2019

Tuesday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

Tuesday Free Boating is cancelled this week – heavy rain overnight caused the sewer outfalls to overflow, elevating pollution levels making it unsafe for kayaking. — This summer, we’re opening…

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Person in a kayak on the Schuylkill River with heavy vegetation in the background
April 8, 2019

Tuesday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

***Due to surprise heavy rains today unfortunately Tuesday Free Boating has been cancelled for this evening. Rain causes sewer outfall overflows in the lower Schuylkill, elevating pollution levels making it…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Saturday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

***Boating is cancelled this week due to 20-40 mph winds and sewer outfall overflows. We cancel if sustained winds are over 15mph and 24 hours after a heavy rain. Heavy…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

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…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Saturday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

We are cancelled for today (July 6th) due to surprise heavy rain last night, which temporarily elevates pollution levels, making the river unsafe for boating. We also have severe thunderstorms…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

[CANCELLED] 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…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Saturday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

**Due to EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Philadelphia, boating is cancelled for this week. Heat index values will be 108-113 degrees – this excessive heat and humidity may cause heat stress…

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Smiling young man gives a thumbs-up while sitting in a red and yellow kayak in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Saturday Free Boating (2019) – CANCELLED

**Free Boating is cancelled for this week due to summer recess. We will be back next week and offer Free Boating on Saturdays through mid-October. **   Kayak or rowboat…

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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

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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.