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THIS SPECIAL ISSUE
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This edition of the Globe Times shows off all of the
programs and activities at Southwest’s backyard,
Bartram’s Garden. By reading the different articles,
you will see the hard work that is being done and
you will see how welcoming the staff is to the com-
munity. You can borrow fishing rods and bikes for a
couple of hours. So read through this special edition
and get inspired to visit this beautiful and unique
Southwest treasure.
- The Editor

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Mon: Closed Tahnisha and Mary who keep the shop
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Instagram @rhythmandbrunch know the most recent happenings at
the Garden and can set you up with
borrow a pair of binoculars for bird-
ing. They have all the information you
might be looking for and they are great
to talk to.
On a weekend, you might want to
get know our farmers, Ty, Chris, and
Qiana, and our youth crew by coming
out for 2nd and 4th Saturday volunteer
days. This will give you a chance to
that local high school students are hav-
ing on the Sankofa Community Farm.
If you ask, one of them may give you a
tour of the African Diaspora Garden
they are growing there.
Gardeners are working every day
GETTING TO KNOW
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IN THIS GLOBE ISSUE…
1 Getting to Know Bartram’s Garden
2 Celebrate Springtime at Bartram’s Garden
2 Healing Together at Sankofa Community Farm
3 Connecting Southwest Green Spaces
3 DJ Osagie’s “Vibrations” Summer Series
4 A Change in the Heat
4 Fish Tales: An Interview with a Southwest Angler
5 Want to Grow Food at Home?
6 They Left Seeds
6 The Pawpaw: Tropical Tastes
7 Free Kayaking and Rowboating
8 Saving Seeds at Bartram’s Garden
8 Workshops for the Artist in All of Us
8 African Diaspora Garden at Sankofa
9 Outdoor Learning for Everyone
9 Fish the Tidal Schuylkill
9 Find Life All Around at a BioBlitz
10 Bringing up Kings and Queens
10 Healthy Recipe: Quick Greens
10 Building Together Across Cultures
11 Bartram’s Garden at a Glance
12-13 Map of Bartram’s Garden
14 There’s Room for All at Bartram’s Garden
15 Glover’s Gardens Grow in Southwest
15 Planning with our Community
16 Special $2 Tickets for Bartram’s Garden Tour
16 Volunteer at Bartram’s Garden
18 Future Use if Eastwick Public Lands
18 Bartram High Adds to Wall of Fame
18 It’s Still Tax Season: Protect Yourself
20 Story Reading Time at Mitchell Elementary
20 Rep. McClinton Expungement Clinic
21 Mastery Shoemaker High Holds Career Day
22 Coming Up
24 Grow It Yourself
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Celebrate Springtime at Bartram’s Garden
By Maitreyi Roy
T
here’s something magical about
the springtime: new life peeks
out of the ground, trees fill with
song, the warm sun wakes us from a
gray winter slumber. It’s a busy time
here at Bartram’s Garden, and we’re so
excited to share our hard work with
you.
When you visit, be sure to take time
to enjoy the beautiful spring blooms
throughout the Garden. The native
azaleas and historic tulip collection are
making a statement that’s hard to miss!
Meanwhile the bluebells, silverbells,
and Persian lilies bloom more subtly,
but are worth seeking out. For a fun
surprise, pay a visit to the Carolina
allspice shrub, whose dark flowers give
off a fruity scent.
You’ll find lots to do in the Garden
this season. We’ve partnered with the
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadel-
phia for some exciting programs in-
cluding neighborhood bike rides, adult
Healing Together at Sankofa Community Farm
By Sadé Black
M
y name is Sadé Black and
I am a youth farmer at the
Sankofa Community Farm
at Bartram’s Garden. I first found out
about the farm during my freshman
year of high school when my teacher
Mr. Thomas referred me. My first day
I was very nervous and I didn’t know
anyone except my friend Lamiyah. I
remember being embarrassed about
working on a farm because I was
afraid of what people were going to say
and I don’t like being judged.
Working at the farm I have learned
about responsibility, the history of my
people, and how to move forward in
life. I think learning about what the
farm represents, Sankofa, has helped
me understand important things
about my history that are not taught
in school. This includes information
about black inventors and heroes that
aren’t included in history books or
Executive Director Maitreyi Roy at Bartram’s Garden.
riding workshops, free tune-ups, and
Bikes & Boats events every 3rd Satur-
day. The Bicycle Coalition will maintain
our fleet of bikes here at the Garden so
anyone can join in the fun, even if you
don’t have your own bike.
Have you noticed the enormous
crane next to the Grays Ferry Bridge?
It’s a sign of great things to come! Con-
struction is underway on a new swing
bridge that will connect the Bartram’s
Mile trail with the Grays Ferry Cres-
Youth leader Sadé Black in the crop fields at the
Sankofa Community Farm. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK
PABST.
taught to young black kids in public
school. I believe the farm is a place to
feel your ancestors and to communi-
cate with them about how grateful we
are through the food we grow.
The food we grow does not get put
in boxes and shipped off to other
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cent segment of the Schuylkill River
trail, which should be completed next
spring. This bridge will offer a wonder-
ful new way for bikers and pedestrians
from across the river to come visit the
Garden, as well as for our neighbors to
connect with the rest of the city!
We’ve also unveiled plans to con-
struct a mussel hatchery here on the
Tidal Schuylkill River. Freshwater
mussels support river health by filtering
large amounts of pollutants from the
water, and this hatchery, built in col-
laboration with the Partnership for the
Delaware Estuary, will be able to pro-
duce millions of these mollusks. Even
better, the hatchery will include teach-
ing space for local students to come and
learn more about the watershed.
It’s an exciting time at the garden!
Whether you come to boat, fish, farm,
see a movie, hear music, or simply
enjoy the beauty of nature (and we
hope you’ll try it all), Bartram’s Garden
is your backyard. We can’t wait to see
you here.
states: it is grown and sold right here
in the Southwest community. The
farm is a place where people can feel
safe and confident that the food they
are consuming is not going to harm
them because we don’t use pesticides
or other chemicals when growing
our produce. The food our neighbors
consume is grown with time, love,
and by people who are dedicated to
food justice and justice for the com-
munity.
Southwest Philadelphia deserves
healthy, organic produce. This kind
of food is hard to find in our com-
munity and wasn’t available nearby or
at affordable prices until the Sankofa
Community Farm came along.
The Sankofa Community Farm is
a family of youth and elders working
together to heal the Southwest com-
munity. Working on the farm is one
of the greatest experiences I have ever
had and I would not choose to be a
part of any other community.
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Connecting Southwest Green Spaces

Through Transportation
By Chloe Wang of marsh-side trails and spot Spring Fest over the weekend of

B
artram’s Garden, Cobbs
Creek Community Envi-
ronmental Center, and the
John Heinz National Wildlife
Refuge at Tinicum are amazing
Southwest Philadelphia re-
sources! They provide access to
public green space for gathering,
relaxation, exercise, and a wide
array of free and low-cost pro-
grams. At Bartram’s Garden, you
can boat and fish for free on the
Tidal Schuylkill River; at Cobbs
Creek, participate in family-
friendly guided nature activities
along a creek and wetland; and
at Heinz, explore over 10 miles
migrating birds. Each site has
its own distinct landscape and
programs, and there’s so much to
see and learn by visiting all three!
All within 5 miles of each other,
these places are part of the same
neighborhood ecosystem.
To reduce transportation bar-
riers on weekends when all are
hosting special events, Bartram’s
Garden, Cobbs Creek, and Heinz
have periodically arranged a free
yellow bus service to provide rides
between their locations with ad-
ditional stops at partner recreation
centers and schools in Southwest.
The next community shuttle will
be running during the Southwest
April 27 and 28! See the schedule
to plan your visit.
We hope to find ways to con-
tinue improving transportation
access, so that visitors can easily get
to our sites from throughout the
Southwest community on a regular
basis. At the Garden, we are work-
ing with the Bicycle Coalition of
Greater Philadelphia to offer more
bike programming this season, and
we may venture further afield in
the future to lead guided bike rides
to John Heinz and Cobbs Creek!
If you have other ideas for how
we could collaborate to improve
access, contact Chloe at cwang@
bartramsgarden.org.

DJ Osagie’s “Vibrations” Summer Series

Brings New Artists to Southwest
By LJ Brubaker

S
outhwest Philly DJ Osagie is
back with a new concert series
called Vibrations, happening
this summer at Bartram’s Garden.
Osagie plans to bring in new, rising,
and established artists of color from
New York City, Atlanta, and else-
where to share their art with Phila-
delphia’s own artists and audiences.
Some concerts will features
bands and artists, while others will
highlight DJs. “The idea is to raise
awareness of good music,” says
Osagie. “It’s very simple!”
More than just an opportunity
to hear some great music, Osagie
hopes Vibrations will help new
and local artists build connections Last year, Osagie’s featured artists September 17, and November 21.
with more established and well- included Brooklyn-born Melanie Make sure to follow Bartram’s Gar-
connected artists and promoters Charles, experimental hip hop artist den and Osagie on social media for
from around the country. He hopes DistantStarr, and local Philly artist the latest information: @bartrams-
performers and attendees alike Bodega Brown. This year he hopes garden and @_osagie_og on Insta-
will leave the concerts more inter- to keep these artists involved while gram; fb.me/bartramsgarden and
twined with other artists and other expanding the field even more. fb.me/djosagie on Facebook; Osagie’s
scenes, going on to create new work Concerts are slated for the eve- music can be found at soundcloud.
through collaboration. nings of May 21, June 18, July 25, com/osagiebeats
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A Change in the Heat:

Bartram’s Garden Welcomes You to Brand-New Greenhouses
By Dan Feeser to the public. These plants speak to

D
uring the late 1700s, green-
houses at Bartram’s Garden
were heated by burning wood
in an iron furnace. The furnace was
called the Franklin Stove, named
after its creator, Benjamin Franklin.
The stove radiated heat from its iron
structure but could only store heat for
a short time and had no vents to allow
the fire to breathe. Over two hundred
years have passed and the technol-
ogy and efficiency of greenhouses has
come a long way.
Bartram’s Garden is excited to an-
nounce that it has modernized its
greenhouse capabilities, which will
give the Garden’s horticulturists and
farmers the ability to extend their
Plants of all kinds will be available for sale on April 27! Find veggies and herbs, houseplants, and beautiful
shrubs and trees.
growing season in a temperature-con-
trolled setting. The new Bartram’s Gar-
den Greenhouse is heated with electric
heaters and is covered with two layers
of plastic that have air circulating in
between them for insulation. With this
new structure, our horticulturists are
able to increase the number of cultur-
ally significant plants that are grown
for planting in the Garden and for sale
both the history of plant exploration
and the current interests of the South-
west community. The plants grown in
the greenhouse are sold through the
Bartram’s Garden nursery and support
the preservation of the landscape and
community programs!
Don’t miss our spring plant sale on
Saturday, April 27 from 10:30 am to
4pm, where you will find delicious
herbs, pollinator plants, vegetables,
shrubs, and trees. Some of these
plants were grown in your own back-
yard at Bartram’s Garden. We hope to
see you there!
Bartram’s Garden would love to hear
your ideas! Go to this link to let us
know what you are interested in seeing
at the Bartram’s Garden plant sale.

Fish Tales: An Interview with A Southwest Angler

What is your name and age?
Ismailiah, 42
Do you live or have you lived in
Southwest Philadelphia? If so, for
how long?
I have lived in the Southwest, Cobbs
Creek, and West Philly area my whole
life.
When did you first learn to fish? How
did you learn?
I learned how to fish with the Girl
Scouts as a child at Tinicum. We made
fishing rods out of fallen branches and
used canned corn for bait.
What’s the biggest fish you’ve ever
caught on the Schuylkill?
I caught catfish as a youngster. Recent-
ly, my luck hasn’t been that great on
the Schuylkill. As a Cub Scout leader,
I’ve had some better luck in other wa-
terways when we’ve taken the Scouts
out on the water.
Do you like to eat fish?
I’m a catch and release fisherman. I do
like fish sautéed with lemon and butter
though.
Why do you enjoy fishing on the
Schuylkill? What’s your favorite
thing about fishing here?
I enjoy the easy access to the water
we have. We were able to take advan-
tage of community boating days at
Bartram’s Garden. We’ve been able
to expose inner city youth to fishing
at Nature Days at John Heinz. When
you’re down by the water, it’s almost
like you’ve been transported back in
time and far away from the hustle and
bustle of the city.
What would you like people who
haven’t gone fishing in the city to
know?
Be open-minded. Fishing can be a
valuable tool. You’d be able to feed
your family in a pinch, if you needed
to. There’s a great community of fish-
erman who were willing to help me
out and answer my questions. And
being on and near the water and real-
izing that its health and cleanliness is
tied to our ability to eat the fish was
Catch a fish of your own at Bartram’s Garden! PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY MS. ISMAILIAH.
mind-blowing. The litter, chemicals,
and pollution from humans and pol- fishing. My son once got a hook stuck Scouting skills to good use.
lution from the oil factories all play a in his hand. It was extremely painful Anything else you’d like to share?
role. but he had to practice how to calm I think all our natural resources are
Do you have a favorite story or down, find a grown-up to help him, underutilized. I hope you can shed
memory from fishing here? and administer first aid in the out- light on the gems we have right in our
I think you learn a lot about yourself doors. It was something that put all his backyard.
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to maintain the large variety of plants
that are in the Garden. Ever wonder
what a plant’s name or story is? Feel
free to say hello to a gardener when
they are out working with their plants:
Tom, Mandy, Katie, Dan, Ryan, Ma-
rissa, and Haley will be happy to share
their knowledge with you.
If you have been attending Arts &
Culture programs here at the Garden,
you may have already met Zach and
Shanna. They manage all movie nights,
workshops, and cultural events at the
Garden. Are you an artist in Southwest
looking to bring your work to the Gar-
den? Pass your suggestions on to Zach
and Shanna. They are always looking
for ways to highlight Southwest talent.
Do you have great ideas on how to
strengthen your Southwest community
or get more people involved here at
Bartram’s Garden? Talk to Sophia, who
manages all our community partner-
ships and organizes events like bike
rides, public meetings, and more.
When you are down by the river
boating and fishing, say hello to Dani-
elle, Chloe, and Joanne! They run the
river programs at the dock. If you have
a chance, ask Chloe about her water
testing work or Joanne about the youth
crew she is leading on the river.
If you have never taken a tour of the
Garden or of the historic house on site,
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I hope you will take one soon. Tickets
are only $2 for Southwest residents
and you will have an opportunity to
talk with one of our tour guides, Hedy
and Heather (or me, Aseel!), about the
history of the Garden and Southwest
Philly or about the research projects
we have going on.
And if you ever wanted to know
more about Bartram’s Garden or about
the history of Southwest, you are wel-
come to schedule a visit to our archive.
Joel, our historian, is full of knowledge
about the history of the neighborhood.
There is so much that he can share.
The students in your life will love
meeting Leslie and Marion, who run
all our school programming as well as
library visits, homeschool, and Little
Explorer toddler lessons. They know
where to find all the hidden stories of
the Garden that are only at eye-level
for children.
You’ll find our executive direc-
5
tor, Maitreyi, in all corners of the
Garden—look for her big hat and let
her know what you like to do in the
Garden! Or take a picture and tag it
#bartramsgarden: LJ handles all our
communications and marketing (like
this special issue!), and if you get a re-
ally good shot, they might repost it on
our feeds.
Annemarie oversees all our finances
and staffing, and you can talk to An-
drea if you are interested in hosting a
special event at Bartram’s Garden. Or
you can come to one of our special
events or volunteer days, which are
run by June, to have fun and help sup-
port the Garden at the same time. Not
a party person or a volunteer but still
want to contribute? You can talk to
Caroline about making a donation or
to Alison about joining as a Bartram’s
Garden member. And any time you’re
here, you’ll see Bill, Dave, and Ahmed,
who make sure that all our 45 acres are
clean and safe.
We look forward to getting to know you!
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Students at Sankofa Community Farm sort through seed packets in preparation for the growing season.
By Christopher Bolden-Newsome
A
handful of seeds taken roughly
and scattered . . .
Virginia history records that
twenty Africans––likely human cargo
from a Portuguese or Spanish slave ship
waylaid by pirates––arrived in James-
town, Virginia in 1619. Some evidence
supports that these Africans were possi-
bly Angolans abducted by Spanish slave
traders. The Africans were not listed in
colonial records as enslaved, possibly be-
cause the Spanish baptized all enslaved
and the nations of Congo and Angola
were Catholic by the 1500s. Accord-
ing to English law in Virginia, baptized
Christians could not be enslaved and
the twenty were legally “free” though
they became indentured servants. Some
of the Africans went on to acquire land
and even own slaves themselves along-
side the English American occupiers,
assimilating in the newly taken territory
as foreigners amongst invaders. With
the exception of a few names, little else
is known of these original ancestors of
African Americans. We know, however
that by 1665, all African-descended
people were by law enslaved for life in
every British American colony and state
until 1865.
They Left Seeds
This year 2019 marks the 400th an-
niversary of the arrival of the “20 and
odd” Africans and the germination of
a new people, “African Americans.”
Throughout the U.S. and in Ghana,
West Africa, celebrations and com-
memorative events are being held all
this year and into 2020 to raise aware-
ness of what is being called the “Year
of Return” for African Americans. For
many, the call of our ancestors will
compel them to retrace our people’s
steps by visiting or moving to Africa.
Indeed, President Akufo-Addo of Gha-
na has authorized government promo-
tions of expedited visas, residency, and
land purchase for returnees from the
Diaspora. Most African Americans,
however can’t make it to Africa, so how
do we “return”?
At Sankofa Community Farm at
Bartram’s Garden we are spiritually
grounded and focused on the African
Diaspora foodways of our community.
For almost a decade we have been
practicing the art of return in our
community of Southwest alongside
native-born and diasporan Africans as
well as our allied non-African friends.
Youth from our neighborhood work
in a focused internship learning and
teaching natural agriculture, preparing
delicious and wholesome African and
African American recipes from field to
plate, practicing public speaking, and
learning spiritual survival practices of
freedom songs and spiritual intention
on the land. Our community elders
participate as teacher/students and gar-
deners in the Sankofa community gar-
den where they build lasting relation-
ships around learning (or re-learning!)
organic techniques, food preservation,
wild foods and medicine and working
with youth.
This year Sankofa (meaning “go
back and get it”) offers our neighbors
an opportunity to explore in com-
munity what it means to “return” at
Bartram’s Garden. The evil done over
centuries to Black people in the U.S.
happened in fields where we were
scattered and stomped; we rightly
grieve––even in our gratitude for
survival––for all we lost. At Sankofa
Community Farm we believe that it
is in the same earth where we were
harmed that we can find the dig-
nity and identity that the first 20 left
planted for our future.
For more info on Year of Return
activities at Sankofa Community Farm,
check the Bartram’s Garden website at
bartramsgarden.org.
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The Pawpaw:
Tropical Tastes in
Southwest Philadelphia
By Katie Jacoby
A
long the paths
of the wilder-
ness quarter at
Bartram’s Garden, North
America’s largest edible
fruit grows on the deli-
cate limbs of the Pawpaw
Tree. You won’t find this
fruit in the produce aisle
at your local grocery
store: it’s far too delicate
to transport and its seasonality make it a rare
find. And there is guaranteed competition for
the delicious fruit of this tree: possums, rac-
coons, squirrels, and even birds are known to
devour them.
The fruit itself is sweet and highly nutritious.
It has a unique exotic flavor that resembles a
combination of banana, mango, and pineapple.
Early European explorers in the United States
learned about the Pawpaw from Native Ameri-
cans, who knew about eating and cultivating the
fruit. The Pawpaw even saved Lewis & Clark
from starvation on their journey westward.
Bartram’s Garden has two Pawpaw patches.
They are found growing in the dappled shade
of taller trees. Over time, the trees have formed
colonies by sending out suckering roots geneti-
cally identical to the parent tree. The Pawpaw
tree does not only provide fruit for us but is also
a host plant for the zebra swallowtail caterpillar.
The caterpillars like to munch specifically on
Pawpaw leaves, and in return, eating Pawpaw
leaves makes the caterpillars taste bad to the
hungry birds that might otherwise eat them.
In early spring, just as the trees begin to
leaf out, the Pawpaw’s maroon upside-down
bell-like flower will emerge, typically between
March and May. Each flower is capable of
producing several fruits, but they’ll need to be
pollinated first. In order to set fruit, they’ll need
to be cross-pollinated by a genetically differ-
ent tree or colony, and that is why we have two
Pawpaw patches. Expect the pale green fruit to
start turning a yellow hue in the fall. The longer
they ripen, the tastier they will be––if the wild-
life doesn’t find them first.
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By Danielle Redden
E
very Saturday, from April 27
through October 19, 11am–3pm,
we offer free walk-up kayaking
or rowboating on a quiet stretch of the
Schuylkill River. We have a mixed fleet
of kayaks of all sizes and stable row-
boats. We also have *trained rowers*
who can take you and your family out
in a boat if you would prefer to not
row or paddle your own boat!
Are you interested in trying boating
but nervous about getting out on the
water? Below we try to answer all your
questions about our unique program!
First, the basics.
No experience or registration is nec-
essary. All are welcome. This is a walk-
up program––show up, sign a waiver,
and we will get you out on the water.
There is a 30-minute time limit for
kayaks, 45 minutes for rowboats. There
are boundaries that we ask you stay
within so we can monitor everyone on
the water.
What equipment is provided?
All the basic equipment you need:
a rowboat or kayak, paddle or oars,
and life jackets for all ages and sizes.
Volunteers provide basic instruction
for new boaters.
How many people can fit in a kayak?
Single kayaks can accommodate one
person, up to 300lbs.
Tandem kayaks (2- to 3-person
kayaks) can accommodate either two
adults; an adult and a child; or two
adults and a small child, as long as
the combined weight does not exceed
500lbs.
What happens if I tip my kayak?
It rarely happens, but kayaks
sometimes tip over. We have trained
volunteer Safety Boaters who will help
you get back into your boat or back to
the dock. We have a Safety Chase Boat
that is also available to help you out of
the water. Everyone wears a life vest
and they keep you afloat! There are no
biting fish in the river or strong cur-
rents that will pull you under or carry
Free Kayaking and Rowboating
every Saturday at Bartram’s Garden!
Boating is fun for the whole family!
you away, and the water won’t make
you sick if you get wet.
How many people can fit in a
rowboat?
Up to three adults.
Will I get wet?
Yes! Everyone gets a little wet, espe-
cially in a kayak. In our 2- or 3-person
kayaks, your seat and legs could get
soaked. The rowboats are much drier,
but water still finds its way into the
boats. Please dress in clothes you don’t
mind getting wet in.
Are there any age limits?
All minors (youth under 18 years
old) must have a waiver signed by a
parent or supervising adult. Boaters
aged 12 to 17 can be in a rowboat or
kayak by themselves, as long as a su-
pervising adult is present. Youth under
age 12 must be accompanied by an
adult or by one of our trainer rowers
in any boat.
Is Saturday Free Boating ever
cancelled?
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Yes! We are very concerned about
safety, so we cancel if the river is un-
safe for boating. This happens in the
event of high winds, lightning, exces-
sive temperatures, and/or combined
sewer overflows. Sewer overflows
happen when there is a rainstorm up
to 24 hours before Saturday morn-
ing. They are unsafe because they
elevate the bacteria levels in the river.
Please check our Facebook page or the
Bartram’s Garden website for any last-
minute updates on cancellations, www.
facebook.com/bartramsboathouse
What should I wear?
In cooler weather, avoid cotton––no
jeans! Cotton will not keep you warm
if it gets wet. It is recommended you
wear synthetic materials, silk or wool.
Avoid wearing heavy boots. Wear a hat
and sunscreen.
How can I be more involved?
Our programs are run by an amaz-
ing team of over 100 trained Boat-
house Volunteers. This is a great vol-
7
unteer gig if you love being out on the
water. If you want to volunteer or have
any questions about Saturday Free
Boating, please email Danielle Redden
at danielle@bartramsgarden.org.
Where does Saturday Free Boating
happen?
All our boating and fishing programs
happen from the dock & Community
Boathouse at Bartram’s Garden, at the
north end of the site on the river. There
is no vehicle access to the dock, so you
must walk down the meadow path or
bike path to get there. You can park in
the Visitor Lot near the main entrance
at 5400 Lindbergh Blvd or at 51st and
Botanic Avenue. Follow signs for Satur-
day Free Boating.
Are there other activities at the
Boathouse on Saturdays?
There are picnic tables at the Boat-
house, as well as walking and biking
trails leading to and from the river.
We also have fishing rods available for
loan at the Welcome Center and bait
available for purchase.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
the Bicycle Coalition will provide free
bike rentals and guided rides of the
Bartram’s Mile, a new walking and bik-
ing path along the river. Bikes will be
available at the Boathouse.
What if I have a physical disability or
mobility issues?
The ramp to the dock is wheelchair-
accessible; however, we do not have
an ADA-compliant boat launch (this
is coming in 2020!). Our goal at the
Bartram’s Garden Community Boat-
house is to provide a welcoming, safe,
affirming, and fun experience for
everyone. Getting in and out of the
boats requires squatting low and pull-
ing oneself up, which can be challeng-
ing for people of any ability. Our team
of volunteers and staff will work with
you to try to best accommodate your
needs. If you have any questions about
accessibility and our programs, please
contact Danielle Redden, River Pro-
grams Manager at danielle@bartrams-
garden.or or 267-243-5231.
8 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Saving Seeds at Bartram’s Garden
By Mandy Katz
T
he gardeners at Bartram’s
Garden are thrilled to once
again begin sharing seeds
from the garden this year after a
4-year hiatus! From our garden
to yours, we offer a selection of
wildflowers, annual garden flow-
ers, heirloom vegetables, and herbs.
We are honored to participate in
the age-old collaboration between
plants and people, continuing to
perpetuate important, beautiful,
and useful plants, along with the
multitude of stories that they carry,
from generation to generation.
As plants in our garden begin
to ripen seeds, we harvest them
and store them in paper bags in
a dry cool place so they can dry
while we are busy in the garden
doing other things. Then we invite
you, our friends and neighbors, to
come over and help us clean and
pack the seeds for sale in our shop.
Volunteers always are invited to
leave with packets of seed! We will
Workshops for the Artist in All of Us
By Heather Rinehart
B
artram’s Garden has long
served as a realm of creativ-
ity and inspiration. It is a
place where nature, history, and
science come together to form art.
Each year, Artist’s Workshops at
the garden provide an opportunity
for all to enjoy the space in new
and creative ways.
Paint a landscape along the
river, create a wilderness journal,
or build a collaborative sculpture
with living plants. Interested in
birds or botany? Build on the work
done by William Bartram and
other influential naturalists to cre-
ate your own scientific illustration.
Or maybe a night out with friends
at one of our Paint & Sip events
is just what you need to unwind.
These are just a few of the offerings
be packing our seeds into beautiful
envelopes newly designed for us
by Heads of State, a Philadelphia
design firm. The packets boast that
the seeds were grown right here in
Southwest Philly! The seeds will be
available for sale in our welcome
center and also through our good
friends at True Love Seeds (true-
loveseeds.com). True Love Seeds
is a new Philadelphia-based seed
company specializing in rare, open
pollinated, and culturally important
vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.
This is a mission we can get behind!
One of the seeds we are offering
is Capsicum annuum, or Willings
Barbados Pepper. This chile pepper
is native to Barbados. It’s a prolific
small hot pepper that grows wild
there and is a classic ingredient
in Caribbean cooking. The tiny,
upward-facing peppers are dark
green, turning bright orange and
red as they ripen. Birds love them.
The plant was given to John Bar-
tram in the 1760s by Charles Will-
ing, a man who was mayor of Phila-
available this year through our
Artist’s Workshops.
Whether you are a seasoned
artist or looking to try something
new, these workshops offer a
space to create, collaborate, and
relax. Our instructors will help
April 19, 2019
delphia twice, for plant collector Sir
John St. Clair of Delaware’s special
collection of tropical plants. Back
then, people in the United States
grew hot peppers as houseplants
for their beauty. Willing’s Barbados
Pepper grows in full sun in regular
garden soil.
For the shady garden, we offer
Nicotiana sylvestris, or woodland
tobacco. It’s an annual with white
trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom
on a tall central stalk. They open
at night and sweetly perfume the
summer night air. Woodland
tobacco grows up to 5 feet tall and
attracts beautiful sphinx moths to
visit the garden in the evening. It’s
native to the mountains of Argen-
tina and Bolivia. Very easy from
seed, just scatter on the surface of
the soil in a pot indoors or directly
on the soil outdoors.
So please stop over and pick up
some of our seeds for your gar-
den and help us keep the ancient
tradition of sharing seeds alive at
Bartram’s Garden.
you to hone your skills and make
new materials available at each
class.
Check the website for a full list
of offerings and prices. Access card
holders and Southwest residents
are admitted for just $2!
April 19, 2019
Outdoor Learning for Everyone
By Leslie Gale
“D
irt is life! We need
these bugs!” shouted a
fourth-grader on a field
trip to Bartram’s Garden last week.
We had been learning about “bugs”
then finding them in the garden:
worms, millipedes, insects, all the
small and unconsidered creatures.
That young girl made a connection
between those creatures munch-
ing through the dead plants and
enriching the soil for new life. It
reminded me why it’s so important
to get kids out of the classroom and
outdoors. Outside, in a green space,
kids make new connections, refresh
their minds, and learn how to feel
safe exploring something unfamil-
iar. There is magic in something
as simple as feeling the breeze on
your face, watching a squirrel, or
running in a meadow that seems
infinite. One of things Bartram’s
Garden is committed to is creating
an inviting place to explore, discov-
er, and play with nature. Find a way
to explore the outdoors with your
family at bartramsgarden.org.
• We offer free field trips for South-
west classrooms and cover the
Fish the Tidal Schuylkill at Bartram’s Garden
By Danielle Redden
T
he Tidal Schuylkill River
has been a popular site for
fishing since the times of
the Lenape. Over 40 species of fish
can be found in this section of the
river. The most common catches
are catfish, perch, sunfish, and
bass.
On the last Wednesday of every
month from May to September
we provide free rods, tackle, bait,
and basic instruction for beginner
and intermediate anglers. This is a
drop-in, walk-up event. No fishing
license is required. These are catch
& release events––we will help you
safely release your catch back into
transportation cost! The educa-
tion team also visits Southwest
schools and offers support for
classroom curricula.
• Monthly programs are available
for toddlers and homeschoolers:
exploring the Schuylkill River,
making art, the secret lives of
insects and plants!
• The Education team travels
to Eastwick and Kingsessing
the river.
The dates for Last Wednesday
Free Fishing are:
• May 29th 6-8pm
• June 26th 6-8pm
• July 31st 6-8pm
• August 28th 6-8pm
• September 25th 5:30-7:30pm.
Free Rods and Tackle Boxes
Available for Loan: Want to fish at
other times but don’t have the nec-
essary equipment? From April to
December we have rods and tackle
available for loan, for free to any-
one with a fishing license. Fishing
licenses can be purchased online
from the PA Fish and Boat Com-
mission: https://www.fishandboat.
com/Fish/FishingLicense/Pages/
libraries with free programs for
children. Check your local library.
• Mark your calendars for Sunday,
September 8! HoneyFest will have
free activities for all ages!
• Kids can explore the Garden with
their families anytime, seven days
a week!
To get in touch with our education
manager, please send an e-mail to Les-
lie Gale at lgale@bartramsgarden.org.
BuyAFishingLicense.aspx
Youth 16 years and younger do
not need a fishing license to bor-
row rods or tackle.
Bait (worms) and hooks are also
available for sale in the Welcome
Center, April to December! The
Welcome Center staff can also help
you apply for your fishing license.
Our Southwest Fish Off is a Fall
fishing derby-style event, where
anglers of all experience levels are
welcome to compete. This is a free
event with music, food, and prizes.
Pre-registration is recommended;
we cap registration at 50 partici-
pants. This year’s Fish Off is Sunday,
October 6th, 8am–12pm. Register
online at bartramsgarden.org.
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 9
Find Life All Around
at a BioBlitz
By LJ Brubaker
E
ver wondered how many different kinds
of fish there are in a stream? Or plants in
a meadow? Or bugs in a garden? You’re
not alone! Scientists wonder this kind of thing
all the time, too, and are always trying to get an
accurate idea of where different species live and
how many of them live there.
We may think of scientists as folks in lab coats
cooped up in laboratories, but many scientists
work outside, and these scientists could include
you! Scientists rely heavily on information col-
lected by people in the general public, whom we
sometimes call “community scientists.” Com-
munity scientists provide an invaluable service,
especially when it comes to keeping an eye on
local plant and animal populations.
That’s where the BioBlitz comes in. A BioBlitz
is a project where a group of people examines
a specific area and attempts to document every
different kind of plant and animal in that area.
The information gathered in these BioBlitzes
is very important for understanding the health
of an ecosystem and how that health may be
changing.
Anyone can participate in a BioBlitz. All
you need is a smartphone or camera and good
observation skills. By using an app called
iNaturalist, you can upload pictures and location
information for all your sightings to a massive
worldwide database where experts will help
identify your findings. This information then
becomes available to anyone seeking to under-
stand where certain species live, or what kind of
creatures live where.
Bartram’s Garden is hosting a BioBlitz on
Saturday, April 27 from 9am to 4pm. We will have
maps of different habitat areas to explore, as well
as some volunteer naturalists on site to answer
questions and give tips on where to look for cer-
tain species. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
is also hosting a BioBlitz the same weekend: 9am
to 4pm on 4/27, and 10:30am to 12:30pm on
4/28. These BioBlitzes are both part of the City
Nature Challenge, an international competition
among cities to see who has the highest biodiver-
sity—the widest variety of plants and animals—in
their city. Learn more at citynaturechallenge.org,
and we’ll see you next weekend!
10 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Bringing up Kings and
Queens with Royal By Nature
By Kyle Morris
R
oyal By Nature is a dy-
namic program that
enables youth to connect
to our royal future with nature
and technology while discover-
ing who they are and how they
can use their skills to contribute
to society. Last year we were able
to serve 21 young people from
Southwest Philadelphia between
the ages of 6 and 12 years old.
They had the opportunity to
bike, boat, plant, and enjoy the
safety of Bartram’s Garden. They
learned to grow their own food
and just get their hands dirty. We
made tree houses and learned to
put the joysticks down and find
the joy that’s in the sticks, liter-
Building Together
Across Cultures
AFRICOM leadership at Bartram’s Garden in November.
By Eric Edi
Executive Director, AFRICOM
I
n 2015, Sophia Poe and Justin
DiBerardinis, two staff mem-
bers at Bartram’s Garden wel-
comed me to a meeting in their
Business Office. We had a very
ambitious conversation but little
did I know that it would be the
Royal By Nature is a free summer
program focused on nature, creativity, and
technology. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY THE ECO
FOUNDATION.
ally. We look forward to engaging
more young people this summer
for this free program.
For more information please
contact the Education Culture
Opportunities Foundation, also
known as the ECO Foundation, at
267.999.9901.
beginning of a successful partner-
ship between Bartram’s Garden
and the Coalition of African
Communities (AFRICOM).
During the meeting, we talked
about the renewed vision to open
the doors of the Garden and
BUILDING TOGETHER
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April 19, 2019
HEALTHY RECIPE: QUICK GREENS
By Laquanda Dobson
TAKES: 20 MINUTES SERVES: 8
Collards, kale, chard, callaloo––dark, leafy
greens taste great and are super good for you, too!
Usually, greens get boiled in water for hours, leav-
ing them tender and tasty. But what do you do
when you’re in a rush? Here is a quick, 20-minute
version for delicious greens packed with healthy
nutrients. Remember: A shorter cooking time for
vegetables keeps them healthier to eat!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 large bunches of chopped greens (enough to fill a sauce pot)
• water
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• ½ cup of vinegar
• [optional] ½ yellow onion, chopped (red onions work well, too)
• spices (your choice––try cumin, curry, or allspice)
• 1 Tbs molasses
• hot sauce, salt, pepper to taste
• ¼ cup of canola oil
YOU WILL NEED
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board or clean, sturdy flat surface
• Large heavy pot with a lid
• Large spoon or spatula
• Stove or hot plate
Directions
1. Wash and chop the greens. With a sharp knife or your hands, separate leaves from
stems. If using, cut stems into ½-inch pieces; set aside. Stack leaves, roll them, and cut
crosswise into ½-inch ribbons. Set aside, keeping separate from stems.
2. Pour ½ cup water into large pot over medium-low heat. Add chopped leaves and
cover with lid. Steam for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely wilted
and tender.
3. Once the greens are cooked, push them to the sides of the pot so that you can sauté in
the middle.
4. Add ¼ cup of canola oil to the middle of the pot. If using onions, add to oil and cook,
stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to turn translucent. If using greens
stems, add them at the same time as the onions.
5. Add chopped garlic to the oil and cook, stirring occasionally.
6. Add spices directly on top of the garlic and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, stir
the greens from the edges of the pot into the spice, onion, and garlic mixture in the
center. Stir to combine.
7. Mix in the vinegar and molasses. Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
GROW THAT GREEN!
Collards, kale, and chard are very tough vegetables. They will grow all summer long
and well into Philly’s cold months. Just 3 collard green plants in the yard can feed you
for months!
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In addition to great benefits like free tours, discounted classes, and
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April 19, 2019
Glover’s Gardens Grow in
Southwest Philly
By June Mansfield
I
n a testament to the power of local
investment, Sankofa Community
Farm graduate turned entrepreneur
Hajjah Glover has found inspiration
and confidence as a home gardening
program leader. Hajjah, a Southwest
Philadelphia resident who attends the
Community College of Philadelphia,
recently founded her own food sover-
eignty project, Glover’s Gardens. With
the mission to provide working-class
neighborhoods with beauty, empow-
erment, and nourishment, Hajjah’s
goal is to create communities and
connections through her garden bed
program.
Hajjah begins by setting up consulta-
tions with interested families, test-
ing their light and soil to determine
which fruits and vegetables can grow
and thrive. She identifies pre-existing
skills and resources in the community
to determine how she can ensure the
garden and residents flourish.
Using thoughtful feedback and sug-
gestions from families, Hajjah designs,
builds, and installs neighborhood
garden beds throughout Southwest
Philadelphia, with the intention of
growing her business to serve other
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build bridges with cross-cultural com-
munities and families who live, work,
and socialize in the vicinity. Of course,
I committed AFRICOM because net-
working, partnerships, and leveraging
existing community resources are what
makes us unique
But I must admit that before the
meeting, I had not visited the Garden
for a decade or so, even though I fre-
quently drive by the entrance at 54th
Street and Lindbergh Boulevard. Like
me, hundreds of immigrants and
refugees have felt distant from the Gar-
den as if it were the private property
of Mr. Bartram alone. Many pass by
Hajjah Glover and her business, Glover’s Gardens,
can help you grow food and flowers at home.
local neighborhoods. Glover’s Gar-
dens provides and helps sustain edible
gardens, leaving neighbors with the
knowledge and opportunity to eat
healthier and live healthier lifestyles.
Interested in learning more about
Glover’s Gardens? Contact Hajjah
Glover at hajjglover@gmail.com
on their way to their to their mechan-
ics, grocery stores, churches, mosques,
and playgrounds, without venturing
through the gates to contemplate,
touch, or smell the soothing flora of
the garden. Why didn’t I make time for
a visit? Why don’t other immigrants?
Who can tell? The reasons are numer-
ous but they are also surmountable.
For sure, the 2015 conversation
broke new grounds for AFRICOM.
We found a new partner––an excellent
one! AFRICOM has become the con-
nector between Bartram’s Garden and
the over 4,000 African and Caribbean
immigrants and refugees in Southwest
Philadelphia. Working with Bartram’s
Garden, AFRICOM has been a re-
cipient of a Neighborhood YES Fund
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Planning with our Community
Southwest leaders gathering feedback at the Bartram’s Garden Harvest Fest.
By Sophia Poe and Sharon Nielson
S
everal years ago, Bartram’s Garden
and Woodland Academy decided
to partner on a joint venture to
create a more collaborative approach to
learning and nature through the creation
of a high-quality early learning facility
centered on nature and science. From
the initial inception, the Garden and
Woodland made a conscious decision
to approach this new venture differently.
Although both organizations had previ-
ously included the community as stake-
holders within their organizations, they
recognized that a wide array of leaders
within the community were still missing
grant and then served on the grant-
making committee of the same fund.
We have also attended youth pro-
grams led by the Sankofa Community
Farm, participated in focus groups,
and served on the planning commit-
tee for riverfront redevelopment. In
addition to the families and churches
that already grow their own food at
the Sankofa Community Farm, our
partner organizations, agencies and
trainers were encouraged to bring
their events to the garden. AFAHO’s
Annual Family and Friends’ Day in
conjunction with AFRICOM and
AFRICOM’s health forums exemplify
the increasing presence of African and
Caribbean immigrants and refugees at
Bartram’s Garden.
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from long-term and extensive planning
processes that were already happening
within the community, including the
development of the Tidal Schuylkill
riverfront. Funds from the Fund for
Quality, a program seeking to expand
the availability of quality early childhood
education and care opportunities, gave
Bartram’s Garden and Woodland the
support needed to explore the possibil-
ity of increasing high-quality care to the
community. Because the two organiza-
tions felt it would be important and
meaningful to invite another partner
PLANNING
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This year, we are more excited and
confident that we are on the right track
to inspire more immigrants and refu-
gees to know, use, and connect with
“their” Bartram’s Garden. In December
2018, the Samuel Fels Fund awarded
AFRICOM and Bartram’s Garden a
grant to turn the garden into a prime
destination for African and Carib-
bean immigrants by hosting health,
cultural, leadership training, and civic
engagements programs and activities.
We look forward to another wonderful
season together!
Eric Edi is the Executive Director
of AFRICOM
6328 Paschall Avenue, Suite A
Tel: 267 787 1302
Email: info@africomm-philly.org
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Special $2 Tickets for Bartram’s PLANNING

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Garden Tours, Workshops, to the table for shared decision-making
and Performances and collaboration, they also reached out
to the William Penn Foundation for a
By Zach Webber an ID with a SW Philly address or an Great Public Spaces grant to support
startups and entrepreneurs.
Other organizations were able to pres-
ent to local leaders as well as listen to the
needs and concerns of the community.
Leaders were invited to sit at the table to
help select the architects hired to craft
the design of the new spaces. They advo-

B
artram’s Garden is a free pub-
lic park, a river garden, an art
venue, an outdoor classroom,
and a place to explore the living his-
tory of the diverse peoples and plants
that have lived here over thousands of
years. It’s always free to visit Bartram’s
Garden and many of our public pro-
grams, but we feature many ticketed
programs, as well: daily tours of the
Bartram House and gardens, Make +
Take Workshops, Little Explorers and
Homeschool programs, art classes, and
unique performances by artists from
throughout the world.
We have big news! In 2019, we’ll
be offering a flat rate of $2 to eligible
Southwest Philly neighbors or AC-
CESS Card holders. If you have either
ACCESS card, you can claim $2 tick-
ets to performances, tastings, tours,
workshops and classes at the Bartram’s
Garden Welcome Center or by visiting
to the calendar of events at bartrams-
garden.org.**
Upcoming $2 ticket-eligible pro-
grams:
• Medicinal Spring Tonics Workshop.
April 14th (regular price: $20)
• Little Explorers: Spring is for the
Birds. May 1st (regular price: $12)
• Meadow Pastels Paint and Sip Work-
shop. Wine included! May 12th
(regular price: $18)
**Please see the map on our website
to determine geographical eligibility.
Tickets to some programs are limited
and will be available first come, first
served.
inclusion of yet another very important
partner in our process: the Southwest
community.
The community outreach began last
year and open meetings were held.
Members were encouraged to tell friends
and neighbors to help spread the word.
The intergenerational advisory group
was formed and they set the tone for
what they wanted the collaborative plan-
ning process to look like. There was an
advocacy training for the group to help
members identify what their unified
asks would be to others and a clear way
to achieve the things they desired to
see in their community. The group also
explored issues related to community
trauma, employment shifts, and new
opportunities headed to the Southwest
community, as well as ways to support
cated for programs and spaces that could
best meet the needs of the community.
They used their voices to encourage both
organizations to think about existing
programs to avoid duplicating services
as well as thinking through challenges
that could arise due to operating a
shared space.
Leaders traveled to NYC to learn
from a transformation project that took
place in Brooklyn. The intergenerational
group of leaders was also able to visit a
shared outdoor space designed by the
architects selected. They led multiple
community outreach events, facilitated
community meetings, and spoke with
elected officials to bring awareness of
the innovative and transparent planning
process that was unlike the normal expe-
rience in the Southwest Community.

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everything you need, from gardening gloves to welcoming smiles.
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18 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Future Use of Eastwick
Public Lands Outlined
Redevelopment Authority releases Lower Eastwick Strategy
Layout of the area covered by Eastwick Public Lands Strategy showing (1) the former Korman site
(122 acres); the Comm Tech High and Pepper School land (61 acres); and (3) the 2600 84th St.
property (6 acres).
O It’s Still Tax Season: Protect
n March 19, the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority
(PRA) and the City of Phila-
delphia released the “Lower Eastwick
Public Land Strategy” (LEPLS). The
report concludes a two-year effort to
obtain the input of Eastwick resi-
dents and other local stakeholders
on the best use of some 180 acres of
land owned or controlled by the City
and frame how the city will develop
the property in a responsible way to
benefit the neighborhood and the city
as a whole.
The comprehensive plan was put
together through a series of public
meetings by a strategy team from the
consultants, Interface Studio, and a
Steering Committee of community
residents and public-sector stake-
holders.
According to Margaret Cobb, an
Eastwick resident member of the
LEPLS Steering Committee, “It took
a long time but I am pleased with the
results. Greg Heller of the RDA lead
us ably through the process. Also,
I appreciate the work of Interface
Studio for managing the operation.
The result was a road map to increase
the livability of Eastwick. This added
value will help Philadelphia stand
out. I look forward to the time when
we have the grand openings for the
proposed projects.”
In releasing the report, the PRA
thanked the members of the strategy
team, Mayor Jim Kenney, Council-
man Kenyatta Johnson and the South-
west residents and public agencies
that worked on the initiative.
A copy of the report is available
online at https://philadelphiarede-
velopmentauthority.org/community-
engagement/lower-eastwick-public-
land-strategy/
Bartram High Adds to Wall of Fame
Prominent alumni & teacher being honored
By Bernard Diggs
The John Bartram High School
Alumni Association will conduct a
Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony for
five Bartrum alumnae and one former
Teacher. The event will take place in
the Bartram auditorium, 2401 S. 67th
Street, at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday,
April 17, 2019.
The esteemed inductees will include
Sonya “ Sunny “ Richman (posthu-
mous), former educator and leader in
the Philadelphia Federation of Teach-
ers (Class of Jan. 1948); Michael Reed
Esq, corporate lawyer (Class of June
1965); Marvin Frazier, former Nation-
al Football League professional (Class
of June 1968); Kevin Bethel, former
Deputy Police Commissioner (Class
of June 1981); Jordan Harris, PA State
Representative, 186th District (Class of
June 2002); Rev. Dr. Donald Warner,
former teacher and administrator
(1961- 1973).
“All alumnae and friends are cordial-
ly invited!” advised Damond Warren,
current principal of Bartram High
Yourself from Scams!
Although tax season may be closing
down, it’s important to to remember that
it is still prime time for phone scams.
People claiming to represent or help
you with IRS filings or problems are
most often scamming artists. The IRS
will never contact taxpayers by email,
text message or social media. The IRS
may call people, but it will usually send
bills by mail first. If the IRS does call
you, know that it will never demand
immediate payment over the phone or
threaten action from law enforcement.
Tax season is already stressful enough
- if you receive an urgent or threaten-
ing phone call regarding your taxes, it’s
definitely a scam!
A threatening call about your taxes?
Definitely a scam!
April 19, 2019
State Rep. Jordan Harris at a recent House hearing
on proposed changes to the parole guidelines.
Rep. Harris and five others will be added to the
Bartram High Wall of Fame at a ceremony at the
school on April 17.
School and also a proud Bartram High
alumnus.
The Bartram High School Alumni
Association meets every second Sat-
urday at the Bethany Baptist Church
5747 Warrington Avenue ( entrance
on 58th St.) from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.,
Bernard Diggs is Bartram High Wall
of Fame chair and can be reached at
diggsbernard50@yahoo.com
According to the IRS, consumers have
lost over $63 million from phone scams
since 2013. These phone scams use ro-
bocalling technology to make thousands
of calls per minute to deceive people and
steal their money. T-Mobile and Metro
by T-Mobile expect that 50% of mobile
phone calls this year may be scam calls.
Here’s what customers should know:
• Facebook message from that person
you’ve never met? Probably a scam.
• Phone calls, emails, text messages, and
other social media: suspicious mes-
sages through one of these channels
may mean you’re being targeted.
• Phony Caller ID: Many scammers will
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20 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
Story Reading Time at Mitchell Elementary
V
olunteers from Wayne Pres-
byterian Church’s CityLights
Ministry joined several Mitch-
ell Elementary School parents for a
read-in with groups of young students
in mid-March. “It was a joy to have the
attentive and well-behaved youngsters
clustered around me as I sat and I read
a Dr. Seuss book to them,” said one
visitor. “There are basic life issues in
these stories and the kids connect with
them immediately. My second graders
readily saw the problems of injustice
and discrimination when the Sneetch-
es who had stars on their bellies
looked down arrogantly on Sneetches
who didn’t! And they were rather up-
set when Mr. McBean swindled all the
Sneetches, both nasty and nice, out of
Rep. McClinton Expungement Clinic
Offers Second Chance
Volunteers clear records for more than 40 local residents
V
olunteer attorneys helped
more than 40 people clear
their criminal records of mi-
nor offenses at the Myers Recreation
Center on March 30. Many other
attendees received free legal services,
and job-readiness support through
STRIVE Philadelphia.
The event was sponsored by State
Rep. Joanna McClinton of the 191st
Legislative District and State Sen.
Anthony Williams. “This clinic pro-
vided people with that much-needed
leg-up and assistance to get the un-
necessary roadblocks in people’s lives
removed,” Rep. McClinton said. “I’m
happy to assist our residents to clear
their records, beginning the process
of walking into a brighter future for
themselves and their families.
“I would like to thank Francis J.
Meyers Recreation Center for hosting
our clinic, and a special thank you to
organizations like STRIVE Philadel-
phia and the Defender Association of
Philadelphia for fulfilling their prom-
ise to help the residents in our city of
brotherly love,” she added.
Local residents who believe they
April 19, 2019
their money.”
Wayne Presbyterian members have
been regularly coming to Mitchell
under its CityLights ministry for 25
years under the leadership of Wayne
member and educator Jane Beatty.
CityLights is an urban/suburban,
faith-based partnership that helps
Southwest agencies and individuals
share resources and needs, programs
and activities. The vibrant Mitchell
school library with several thousand
books and an interactive relationship
with classroom teachers is in many re-
spects a product of that sustained effort.
CityLights is based at The Common
Place, 58th & Chester Ave. For more
The reading team from Wayne Presbyterian with Mitchell school staff (From left) Keena Core, teacher,
information, visit www.facebook.com/ Parker Blatchford, Scott Laird, Ted Behr, Charlena Watson, reading specialist. Behind the camera was
pg/CityLightsNetwork Jane Beatty who coordinates Wayne volunteer efforts at Mitchell.
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Volunteer lawyers helped over 40 local residents to clear their records of minor offense items at Rep.
McClinton’s expungement clinic at Myers Rec. on March 30. Representatives of STRIVE Phila. provided
useful guidance on finding jobs and job training as well.
may be eligible for an expungement Clinton’s office at 215-748-6712 for
or would like to apply for a pardon, information.
but who were unable to attend the Information for this article was pro-
event, are encouraged to contact Mc- vided by the office of Rep. McClinton.
April 19, 2019
Mastery Shoemaker High
Holds Career Day
Some of the visitors from area businesses, agencies and professions who enjoyed
lively conversations with students at Mastery Charter’s Shoemaker Campus during
the annual Career Day at the school last month.
O
ver 150 area represen-
tatives of businesses,
government and non-
profit agencies, and profession-
als participated in the annual
Career Day at Mastery Shoe-
maker High School last month.
Welcomed by Principal Sharif
El-Mekki, the visitors covered
more than 40 employment op-
portunity areas.
After a full breakfast,
Kerry Sorensen, Internship
Coordinator for Shoemaker
described the program’s il-
lustrious history and outlined
the format for the morning’s
activities. The community
members then installed them-
selves in various classrooms
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use a local number to make
people more likely to answer.
If you receive a call from a
local number you’re not fa-
miliar with and want to play it
safe, let it go to voicemail and,
if needed, call back later.
Taking these basic steps
can help keep you—and your
money—safe from scammers
this tax season, but it won’t
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DID YOU KNOW
THERE ARE
TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM
new ways HIV?
Learn about PrEP & PEP
They may be just what you need! PrEP vs PEP
Contact
Neighborhood United
@ 215-724-7430 PrEP stands for PEP stands for
Pre-Exposure Post-Exposure
OR
Prophylaxis Prophylaxis
neighborhood
throughout the school and united It means taking It means taking
had a chance to converse with
students in a series of small antiretroviral antiretroviral
group gatherings the next medicines (ART) medicines (ART)
three hours. BEFORE being AFTER being
The visitors were peppered
with penetrating questions COLOURS
organization
potentially potentially
about how they prepared exposed to HIV to exposed to HIV to
@ 215-832-0100
themselves for their jobs, why prevent prevent becoming
For more information related
they chose their career path,
to these medical breakthroughs!!! becoming infected. infected.
and what the challenges and
Drowere.
rewards p In Each guest was
permitted to invite one stu-
A BRIGHTER AND PrEP has been shown to reduce HIV
dent for a further one-on-one HEALTHIER FUTURE IS
conversation during lunch in infection by up to 92% in people who engage
WAITING FOR YOU
the school cafeteria. in high risk behaviors.
For more information about
future career days, contact
PEP: If you are HIV negative (-) and may
Kerry.Sorensen@Masterychar-
ter.org have been exposed to HIV, PEP can help to
stop HIV before it infects your body. To be
guarantee 100% protection.
effective, PEP must begin within 72 hours
Ultimately, being educated neighborhood
about various types of fraudu- of exposure.
lent scams, taking preventative
united
5214 Woodland Ave.
steps to protect personal in- Philadelphia, PA 19143
formation, and making smart, Phone: 215-724-7430
informed choices can help you
outsmart potential scams dur-
Fax: 215-729-1995
Providing quality services
COLOURS
organization
ing the tax season. Remember, to the community since 1988 The COLOURS Organization, Inc.
if it seems questionable, it Neighborhood United is a program partner of the 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 910
probably is! Urban Affairs Coalition and funded by the Philadelphia, PA 19107
City of Philadelphia’s Department of
This information was gra-
ciously provided by T-Mobile
Public Health, AIDS Activities Coordinating Office.
www.coloursorganization.org
and Metro by T-Mobile.
22 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
• APRIL 20: Health and Wellness Resource Fair 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm. Meyers Recreation
Center 58th & Kingsessing Avenue. Asthma Prevention (CHOP), Dental (PENN Smiles),
Behavioral Health, Foster Care & Kinship Services, Mighty Writers South, Reentry
Program Information, Employment Opportunities, Financial Advice and More.
• APRIL 22: Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election (May 21). Residents
can register: online; by mail; in person at your county voter registration office; or at
PennDOT and some other government agencies. In Southwest, PennDOT is located at
Blue Bell Shopping Center, 2904 S 70th St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
• APRIL 23: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Candidates Forum - Kingsessing Library. The 51st
Democratic Ward and the Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of Neighbors present
a forum for individuals running for Council At-Large seats in the Democratic primary
elections coming up on May 21st, find out where the candidates stand on the issues
that matter most to you! *This event will last an hour later than the branch is open. All
library business will conclude at 7:00 p.m. as usual.
• APRIL 24: 12h District Police Service Area #4 Meeting, 6:30 p.m Kingsessing
Library, 1201 South 51st Street. Learn what’s happening in your area. Info: Lt. Kelly
PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• APRIL 24: Mission: SAVE OUR YOUTH - VOLUNTEERS WANTED: 4:00 pm
to 6:00 pm. B.B. Comegys Elementary School, 5100 Greenway Avenue, Free dinner
will be served, bring your children. For more information call: 888-958-1165 or
Marketing@pelakids.com
• APRIL 26: Candidates Night for Primary Election May 21: 6:00 -8:00 with free
supper following candidate introductions & presentations. Learn more about people
running for office in Philadelphia & PA! Sponsors: Southwest Phila. District Services.
Info: swpds@aol.com
• APRIL 27: Clark Park Youth Soccer Program begins: Register Now: Ages 5 – 7:
10:30 - 12:0 Noon; Ages 8 – 11: 12:00 – 1:30 a.m. Info, Fees, Guidelines & volunteer
opportunities: http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/activities/youth-soccer/
• APRIL 27: Big Day at Clark Park; Youth Soccer, Farmers Market, Uhuru Health Fair,
Science Program, Park Clean up.
• APRIL 27: Turning Points For Children - Free Prom Clothing & Accessory Shop,
Open to All High School Girls. 10:00 am – 3:00 p.m. 3901 Market St. (Corner of 40th
& Market) Call to Schedule Apportionment 215 387-5150. Raffle for Gift Certificates
and Professional Hair & Makeup Appointments.
• APRIL 29: Pop-Up Clothing Closet: 10:00 a.m. – 12;00 Noon: 5 items per person: The
Common Place, 58th St & Chester Ave. (entrance off 58th St.) Sponsors: JFCS.
• APRIL 30: Volunteers Wanted for “Science After School” classes (part of Phila.
Science Festival): 3:30 p.m. Eastwick Library 2851 Island Ave. Professionals wanted
April 19, 2019
to introduce youth to science, technology, engineering & math (STEM). Contact 215-
685-4170
• MAY 2: Rhythm and Percussion with Karen Smith, 4:30 p.m. Eastwick Library, 2851
Island Ave. interactive percussion program for children/teens. Info: 215-685-4170
• MAY 3: Job Fair - Find Your Next Job. Better Job, New Job! 11:00 a.m. Paschalville
Library, 70th St & Woodland Ave. Meet employers! Bring your résumé! Wear your
best! Recruiting for customer service, sales, administration, manufacturing, security,
warehouse work, and more! Info: 215-685-266
• MAY 4: Good Morning Yoga - Kingsessing Library (and every first Saturday), 10:30
a.m. Free community yoga class, (Supported by Studio 34. Beginner-friendly. Yoga
mats provided. 1201 S. 51st Street (215) 685-2690.
• MAY 11: Bartram High School Alumni Meeting (2nd Saturday) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00
a.m., Bethany Baptist Church 5747 Warrington Avenue (entrance on 58th St.)
• MAY 12: “Financial Peace University” 9-session workshop series on how to
become debt free. Instructors: Mr/Mrs Dale McCoy (based on course by by Dave
Ramsey). Classes at Folcroft Union Church, 500 Primos Ave. Details/Fees 215-
492-9663.
• MAY 14: Foster Parent Information Sessions (also May 21): 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,
theVillage Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave., Sign up: 215-730-2240 or email
fostercare@village1877.org
• MAY 21: PRIMARY ELECTION: Offices include: Mayor, City Council Districts
& At Large, Sheriff, Municipal Common Pleas & Commonwealth Judges, Superior
Courts Justices (Last day to register April 22).
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• Spring Job Fair – Resurrection Community Church, SEPTA, Year Up, DunWoody,
Office of Safe Schools, Youth Enrichment Program, Inc. Elwyn, etc.11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
6200 Dicks Avenue. Information: Lalita Boykin, 267 918- 8629
• Job Available: Environmental Education Specialist - Heinz Wildlife Refuge:
Required: Over 18 with HS diploma or GED. Local candidates are encouraged to
apply. Info:brianna_patrick@fws.gov or 267-969-3204. Applications: http://www.
thesca.org/serve/position/environmental-education-specialist/po-00726392
• Free Evening Adult Education/GED Classes, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tilden Middle School,
6601 Elmwood Ave. Information: 215-474-1235 ext. 200
• Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of
Kingsessing Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with
us, contact Adults Can Learn to Read at https://never2late2read.org/
April 19, 2019 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 23

• Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC,
6328 Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@
southwestcdc.org. 215-729-0800
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info:
215-729-0800 or ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084.
• Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland
Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.com/SWJRL
• Affordable Internet Access & Computers for families, veterans, seniors: Comcast
Internet Essentials: $9.95/ month No Credit Check, no application fees, free hookup.
www.internetessentials.com/apply
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for individuals and families; behavioral
therapy for children, adolescents & adults, medication management, psychiatric
services; trauma focused treatment: theVillage, 6517 Chester Ave., (215) 730-2326,
email outpatient@village1877.org or visit website: https://village1877.org
• The John Bartram HS Class of January 1959 (Honey’s Class), 60th reunion, April,
2019. Seeking lost classmates. Forward information to Joe Mongeluzi at 610-284-7634
ordelcojoe2@aol.com.”
• West Catholic Boys and Girls High School Class of 1979 40th Reunion, June, 2019.
Seeking Classmates. SAVE THE DATE: August 10, 2019. Contact: Mark Harrell at
267 460-1015 or mapowiz@aol.com
• Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or
visit our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”

• In-Home Family Services: Family Empowerment (FES) and Home Protective (IHPS)
services to strengthen and stabilize families and preventing children’s placement in
foster care. For families where DHS has determined that there is an active safety threat.
theVillage Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave. Call 215-730-2240 or email fostercare@
village1877.org
• Gateway to Re-Entry Weekly Community Meetings for returning citizens, 12:00
Noon, Myers Rec. Center 58th & Kingsessing Ave.
• Foster Parent Information Sessions: Each month, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the
Month, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Location: theVillage Preheim Center located at 6517 Chester
Ave. Call 215-730-2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org to sign up or for more
information.
• Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. To
confirm location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com. Visitors welcome at
$5.00/breakfast.

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2. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SOIL: Feed the soil, the soil 5. KNOW AND GROW YOUR CULTURAL FOODS: sign up at Sankofa
feeds the plants, and the plants feed you. Create a Ask a grandparent or an elder about food from your Farm Community
raised bed using free material like pallets, rocks, brick, culture. Try to grow and cook those plants this year! Garden at Bartram’s
cinder blocks. Or you can purchase wood and exterior Garden, contact: Chris
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grow from seed or transplant seedlings, check your We can build a garden bed at your home! Build a relationship with
seed packet or ask an experienced elder about how far your food, learn your
For more information, visit cultural foods, and connect
to space the plants from each other. Most greens like
bartramsgarden.org/sankofa or contact us at to your community. Come
collards, kale, and broccoli like to be a foot apart. Hot
weather plants like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers farm@bartramsgarden.org or 215-729-5281 to 2nd and 4th volunteer
days from 9:30-12:30!
like to be two feet apart. Good spacing helps control Priority given to those living closest to Bartram’s Garden
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