08/27/2026
Save the date! Our annual fall plant sale is on Sunday, September 13. Come to the Garden for amazing deals for your autumnal gardening and an afternoon of engaging, educational, land-based workshops and talks. Register and learn more at bartramsgarden.org/calendar
🌿Pollinator Packages
Pollinator garden packages are back, available for preorder from September 1–12, for pick-up at the plant sale. Each package contains a unique selection of perennial flowers, grasses and shrubs designed to attract and benefit pollinators. We have options for sunny and shady garden sites in several different sizes, plus fresh selection of fall veggies and herbs, late blooming annuals, and more!
10am–12pm: Tipitiwitchett Bog Container workshop
Join artist and NJ Parks trails steward Allen Crawford to learn how to set up and maintain your own small container bog. Info sheets on the care of carnivorous plants will be included along with all supplies. Register in advance, SW discount available.
12–1pm: History of Black Wetlands presentation
For this discussion, Bakari Clark will explore the historical significance of tidal wetlands and Black land-and-maritime stewardship. Come engage with the cultural history associated with our natural resources and the identity of those who have stewarded them before us. Free, no registration necessary.
1–2pm: Opening reception: Little Warren Grove
Join us to celebrate a new plant feature within the Garden: Little Warren Grove, a collection of raised bed gardens hosting a range of plants native to North American bogs, including carnivorous plants and their allies. Located by the park’s main driveway, it was established in 2026 thanks to a generous donation of plants and wisdom from Jason Austen and Bill Smith of Warren Grove, NJ. No registration necessary.
2–3pm: Guided Art Walk with Oluwafemi
Stretch your legs and see the Trail from a new perspective with artist Oluwafemi, who recently created new interpretive installations showcasing the many stories held in this landscape. Hear directly from the artist about how the pieces were developed, including how the distinct locations inspired each design. Free, register in advance.
