Programs & Events Calendar

Create botanical art in guided steps with Margaret SaylorSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24From Drawing to Painting: Botanical Art as a Process10:00 AM – 3:30 PMMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorCreate botanical art in guided steps—capture a botanical subject in a simple line drawing then transfer it to watercolor paper and create a painting. Learn how to correct […]

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click […]

Dive into the ecology of our native wetlandsSATURDAY, MARCH 2Backyard Bogs10:00 – 11:30 AMNate Braddock, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensDive into the ecology of our native wetlands. Discover how you can incorporate a palette of strange and eye-catching plants including carnivorous pitcher plants and native orchids into your home garden. Through a presentation […]