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A RURAL WALK.
(A poem by Alexander Wilson, Gray’s Ferry, August 10, 1804.) The scenery drawn from nature. THE summer sun was riding high, The woods in deepest verdure drest, From care and…
Read MoreCorn Planting Moon Rowboating (2019)
Celebrate the Corn Planting Moon! – Venture out onto the water in illuminated skiffs built by Philly youth – Take in the wonders of the Schuylkill River by moonlight while…
Read MoreSouthwest Fish Off! (2019)
A free fishing derby with activities for all ages. Fish from our dock, the riverbank or from one of our rowboats. Win prizes! Make sure to register at the link…
Read MoreLast Wednesday Free Fishing (2019)
Learn how to catch one of the 42 fish species found in the tidal Schuylkill from Bartram’s Garden’s Community Boathouse. We provide rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction. Rods are…
Read MoreTuesday 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…
Read MoreTuesday 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…
Read MoreTuesday 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…
Read MoreSaturday Free Boating (2019)
****Note: If you have a large (over 10) college group, please consider another activity. We are setup to accommodate families and small groups of friends. Large groups overwhelm our line,…
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