Bartram's Gardens, The Missing Bridge, and the Hidden Path along the Schuylkill

2 hours, Bartram's Gardens, the hidden Schuylkill River Path, the missing bridge path. We'll explore the gardens of the 50 acre property along the Schuylkill. The missing bridge path is the path that connects to the Schuylkill River path that goes to the Art Museum. The hidden path is like a boardwalk on the far side of Bartrams Garden. Very hard to find. About Bartram's Gardens "Known today as a father of American botany, John Bartram established his farm and garden here in 1728 and systematically began gathering the world’s most varied collection of North American plants. The legacy continued with his sons John Jr. and William and his granddaughter Ann. The Bartram family gained international renown in the 1700s and 1800s for their efforts collecting, propagating, and writing about native North American plants that were undescribed by European botany, including many plants that remain popular today in gardens and landscapes around the world." CARPOOLING To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 1 hour before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me 215-2474459, 3-4 days in advance. Chip in for gas and tolls. GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For \~360 events each year donate $20 (2026), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (Sidney Goldstein 215 247-4459). Please text me after you donate so I can properly give you credit. Thanks. The yearly donation goes down to $15 in July; to $10 in Sept-Nov; Dec new year.