Tag: schuylkill river

August 10, 2021

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…

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View from the dock across the Schuylkill River, looking upriver toward the skyline in the evening; city lights reflect in the water
May 3, 2019

Corn 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…

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A construction worker works on the Newkirk Monument, a squat, pale grey obelisk, sits on the grass by a path with a blue sky behind
May 2, 2019

Paint and Sip: Newkirk Monument (2019)

NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to disruptions related to the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge.     At the northern end of the Bartram Mile sits…

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people standing on a dock and fishing in the Schuylkill River
April 8, 2019

Southwest 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…

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A man in a blue shirt checking the line on his fishing rod while others fish in the background
April 8, 2019

Last 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…

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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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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)

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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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)

****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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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.