Arboretum & Gardens Open every day of the week, hours vary seasonally March 15 – April 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM May 1 – August 31, from 9 AM – 8 PM September 1 – 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM October 1 – March 14, from 9 AM – 5 PM
The Garden Shop at Jenkins Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 4 PM
John J. Willaman Education Center Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 4 PM
Notice: Ongoing utility work is underway on Berwyn Baptist Road. Please ask the flagger for access instructions if the road is closed.
Educational Programs and Events
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a living, growing, vibrant classroom for people of all ages. From seed propagation workshops to kids nature exploration, rhododendron lectures to botanical illustration, yoga practice to bird walks, there is always something new to learn, create, or experience at Jenkins!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Registration is required for all programs, unless stated otherwise. Program and event prices do not include Eventbrite processing fees. Click here for Jenkins’ online program and event registration via Eventbrite. You can also view our programs by category:
CAREGIVER REGISTRATION POLICY Registration is free for a caregiver accompanying a program participant with a disability. Please contact programs@jenkinsarboretum.org to register for a caregiver.
CANCELLATIONS
Please inform us of cancellations at least five days before the program. No refund will be issued if cancellation is made less than five days prior to the program start date. Jenkins reserves the rights to cancel any program if necessary. In the case of cancellation by Jenkins, registration fees will be refunded.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States
Create botanical art in guided steps with Margaret SaylorSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9Starting a Botanical Sketchbook10:00 AM–3:30 PMMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorWhether you’re a beginner artist or looking to add to your portfolio, learn how to start your own botanical sketchbook and sharpen your observation skills during this insightful class. Study intriguing materials from our gardens—seed pods, bark, cones, and more—and use basic drawing techniques to create lifelike and botanically accurate sketches.All levels welcome; some drawing …
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States
Join us for fall fun at Jenkins!SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10The Art and Science of Leaves (All Ages)10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensJoin us for fall fun at Jenkins! Head outdoors for a nature walk to explore the season. Discover the science behind why leaves turn color and fall off deciduous trees. Bring your outdoor inspiration indoors with an autumn art project. You won’t be-leaf what you’ll create!All ages welcome; most suitable for ages …
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States
Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30–3:30 PMMusicians: Haerim Oh and Jonathan OkseniukViolinists from the Studio of Midori will perform with the forest as visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow. This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35