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John Bartram’s Stone Carvings
Visitors with sharp eyes will find five ornamental “blocks” in several locations around the Garden. These artistic works come from a substantial stone carving by John Bartram. Three of those…
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“I have a wonderful story to share”
Last month I attended a community meeting at the Ezekiel Baptist Church on Grays Avenue and listened to our neighbors discuss various plans and ideas about Southwest Philadelphia. At the meeting’s conclusion,…
Read MoreBartram’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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Yoga at Bartram’s Garden
Align and Flow yoga classes on the beautiful grounds of the country’s first botanical garden are on hiatus for the winter. All levels will recommence in the springtime. SCHEDULE (*subject…
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Bartram’s Garden receives grant from The William Penn Foundation
Bartram’s Garden is pleased to be the recipient of a $2 million, three-year grant from The William Penn Foundation. This funding will increase access to the Schuylkill River and promote…
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Fall Plant Sale at the Philadelphia Honey Festival (Sept. 13)
Here is the list of plants that will be available at the Bartram’s Garden Fall Plant Sale, to be held during the Honey Festival on September 13. Come early for…
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All about Bartram’s Bitters
When you stop by the Welcome Center, you’ll find a number of items are available to enhance your experience at Bartram’s Garden. Cool off with ice cream from Little Baby’s,…
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FREE RIVER PADDLING IS HERE
Bartram’s Garden is a place where people of all ages can access one of Philly’s greatest natural resources, the Tidal Schuylkill River (the lower section of the river, south…
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The Bartram’s Garden Farmers Market – Every Thursday!
Come enjoy our farmers market each Thursday afternoon at the corner of 54th and Lindbergh Blvd., just outside the entrance to Bartram’s Garden. Open from 3:30pm to 6:00pm, the farm…
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