SHIBORI (Indigo Dye Workshop)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Led by Heather Exley Join us in this textile class and have fun with shibori, a
resist dyeing technique from Japan and indigo, a natural
dye extracted from plants with a distinctive blue color.
Begin to explore the in nite techniques to clamp, tie, bind, fold, stitch, and compress fabric to create a resist, then dye with indigo. […]

Books n’ Brews

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Presented by Maddison Paule and John Cassels Join the horticulture staff for a monthly book club and beer tasting at Jenkins! Each month we will focus on a different book recommended by our staff. The subjects of these books may include but are not limited to botany, nature, and human interaction with the natural world. […]

The Transformation of Westover Park

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Presented by Bird Town Committee Westover Bird Sanctuary is a 6.7-acre undeveloped tract between Conestoga and Old Lancaster Roads in Tredyffrin Township. Bird Town enthusiasts Michele Hawk, Mary Westervelt, and Phil and Bonnie Witmer have been leading the volunteer effort to reclaim the property by removing invasive plants (and trash), replanting with native plants, and providing […]