Learn how to grow ferns from spores!WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14Native Fern Propagation—From Spore to Frond6:00–7:30 PMHelen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLooking for a new propagation challenge? Learn how to grow ferns from spores! Gain the knowledge to produce ferns for your shady backyard or indoor terrariums. Ferns have a fascinating reproductive process—review the life stages as well as the methodology for growing them. Participants will create a propagation bin full of sown …

Explore species of cavity-nesters in this region, including Tree Swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, House Wrens, and Carolina Chickadees.THURSDAY, AUGUST 15Cavity-Nesting Birds7:00 – 8:30 PMJennifer Uehling, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, West Chester UniversitySponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipCavity-nesters are birds that nest in holes in trees, and they will also readily nest in human-provided nest boxes. This creates an excellent system for studying bird breeding behavior and ecology. Dr. Uehling …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28Summer Wednesday Walkabouts 10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!) Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover …