Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1Winter 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 here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap …

Discover how to develop your power of observation in nature! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1(rescheduled from Thurs, Nov 16, 2023) Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History 7:00 – 8:30 PM John Muir Laws, Author, Naturalist, and Founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation Did you know that your power of observation is not a static trait but a skill you can develop? How can you get more out of every nature ramble? Developments in …

Learn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10Tea—A Story Steeped in History2:00 – 3:30 PMBrenda R. Sullivan, Horticulturist, LovedirtLearn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea (Camellia sinensis). Steeped to produce the world’s most consumed man-made beverage, tea is an integral part of most world cultures, used for healing, meditation, and ceremonies. But while its caffeine helped inspire the Age of …