Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26Golf Cart Garden Tours11:00 – 11:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffExplore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the gardens while avoiding the challenges of our sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary and research nursery, and …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our beautiful gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the seasonal landscape and staff leader. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, or our nationally accredited collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of …

Discover the amazing natural history and biology of native waspsTHURSDAY, JUNE 20Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects7:00 – 8:30 PMHeather Holm, Pollinator Conservationist and AuthorDiverse, flower-rich landscapes provide critical habitat for predatory wasps to consume flower nectar and hunt for insects (and spiders) to feed their offspring. Discover the amazing natural history and biology of native wasps. Learn about their nesting habitat, prey specificity, and the ecosystem services—including pest insect population …