Located on the Schuylkill River just south of Center City, Bartram's Garden (54th and Lindbergh Blvd.) is an urban gem. Though its 45 acres are open to the public year-round, the newly-renovated Welcome Center begins a seasonal schedule of Guided Tours on May 5.

They are a developing a Docent program and are recruiting enthusiastic volunteers.

Phone 215-729-5281 or see their web site: BARTRAMSGARDEN.ORG