Bartram's Garden is hosting a series of events in tandem with Mark's journeys and exhibition. Here's the lowdown:

Bartram's Garden
54th St. & Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Free parking, Accessible by SEPTA Trolley #36

Please RSVP for all Bartram's Garden events to amcdowell@bartramsgarden.org or 215-729-5281, ext. 103.
All events are free and held at Bartram's Garden unless otherwise noted.
Limited space and fees apply to certain events; see the listings for details.

April

Into the Wild: Bartram Native Plant Discoveries
Sat., Apr. 19, 10am-Noon
Joel Fry, curator, and Todd Greenberg, head gardener, profile native plants discovered and popularized by John and William Bartram with a garden walk and lecture featuring historical botanic art by William Bartram and major European artists.

May

Morning Bird Walk
Sat., May 3, 8am-9:30am
Enjoy a spring morning birding in the diverse habitats of the Garden. Bird walk led by members of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. Meet in the parking lot at Bartram's Garden.

New Jersey Pine Barrens Spring Field Trip
Sat., May 10, 9am-4pm, Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Apr. 25
Members $30, Non-Members $40, Meet in NJ, Own Transportation, Bring Lunch
Explore John Bartram's 1740s plant collecting routes through the northern Pine Barrens and discover Whitesbog, Webbs Mill bog, and the Plains with expert guides Joel Fry, Bill Cahill, and Lord Whimsy.

June

Mark Dion: Travels of William Bartram-Reconsidered
Member Preview Wed., June 18, 5:30-7:30pm
Fri., June 20, 5:30-8:30pm, Public Opening, Pre-registration Required by June 13, Limited Space
June 21-Dec. 6, 12-4pm, Exhibit Open, Closed Mondays & Holidays
Exhibit Tours: Adults $5, Student & Seniors $4, Children 12 & Under Free
Artifacts, drawings, and assorted natural and unnatural objects compiled and created by artist Mark Dion traveling in the South arranged in an eclectic display capturing the essence of his journey.

Mark Dion: Travels of William Bartram-Reconsidered is supported by a grant from the Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts, and administered by The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

July

Botanical Illustration, a Bartram Legacy: Two-Day Workshop
Sat., July 26 & Aug. 2, 9am-Noon, Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by July 7
Members $20, Non-Members $30
Does not include material costs.
Using specimens gathered from Bartram's Garden, Fran Phaneuf helps participants capture the details of flowers and plants through the art of botanical illustration. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry-brush watercolor painting with attention to detail and color accuracy.

October

Inspired by the Wagner: Mark Dion Speaks on His Work
Wed., Oct. 1, 5:30-7pm, Part of the “Weeknights at the Wagner” Lecture Series
At the Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19121
Come early to enjoy the Wagner’s unparalleled collections and stay to hear Mark Dion speak on his art and the journeys he has taken.

Pine Barrens Part II: Batsto State Park
Sat., Oct. 11, 9am-3pm, Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by September 26
Members $30, Non-members $40, Meet in NJ, Own Transportation, Bring Lunch
Join Joel Fry and Bill Cahill for the second installment of their Pine Barrens program. Marvel at the wilderness that piqued Bartram's curiosity while retracing his travels. Tour locations differ from the spring tour.

November

Intersections: Dion on Bartram at the American Philosophical Society
Thurs., Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30pm, Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Oct. 30
At Philosophical Hall, American Philosophical Society, 104 S. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Artist Mark Dion and Roy Goodman, librarian and curator, discuss Bartram artifacts at the APS. Come early to enjoy their exhibit Undaunted: Five American Explorers 1760-2007.

Biological Illustration for Beginners: Two-Day Workshop
Sat., Nov. 8 & 15, 9am-Noon, Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Oct. 17
At Bartram's Garden & John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Members $20, Non-Members $30
Does not include material costs.
Biological illustrator Rose Levine provides insight into depicting anatomical details of birds and other animals.

Student Programs

Exploring Botanists
April-November, Pre-K–12th Grade
Make like John Bartram and Mark Dion and explore! Participants have a hands-on experience examining various characteristics and clues – especially leaves – to identify trees and then make a leaf print postcard.
PA Academic Standards: Science & Technology 3.3; Environment & Ecology 4.2, 4.6, 4.7

Art of Nature
All seasons, 4th–12th Grade
Dabble in the art of botanical illustration, a favorite pastime of William Bartram. Use colored pencils to create a botanical masterpiece to take home, learn about the exciting traveling adventures of young Billy Bartram, and see some of his famous nature paintings. View the artwork of Mark Dion; William Bartram’s Travels- Reconsidered in the historic house learn about a living artist, and see how he created art about his travels.
PA Academic Standards: Arts & Humanities 9.2, 9.4; History 8.2; Science & Technology 3.3

Seed Collectors
September-December, Pre-K–12th Grade
Explore America’s oldest living botanic garden in search of the fascinating packages trees create for their seeds – acorns, nuts, pods, and more. Learn how seeds travel and study your discoveries with a magnifying glass. View artist Mark Dion’s artwork in the historic house and be inspired to make your own seed collection to take home.
PA Academic Standards: Science & Technology 3.2; Environment & Ecology 4.2, 4.6, 4.7; Mathematics 2.6

Student Program Information
To schedule your class trip, call the Education Department at 215-729-5281 x104. $4 per participant; $3 for a second lesson the same day. One adult chaperone per every 10 students is free; additional adults pay the $4 fee. Programs run 10 am-12 pm, Monday-Friday, and include a lesson and house and garden tour unless otherwise noted. Alternative times/days possible by advance arrangement. Download a full education brochure at www.bartramsgarden.org