Heads up! Due to icy conditions, Jenkins will be closed on Wednesday, December 25.
Get your creative juices flowing and join us as we draw our way through Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens! In this morning of “graffiti with permission” we will use sidewalk chalk to illustrate a mural stretching from the Green Ribbon Native Plant® Gardens near the John J. Willaman Education Center through the forest, and all the […]
Presented by the YogaLife Institute. Janet Muti, YogaLife Instructor. Mondays, September 9 – October 21, 6:00 – 7:15pm *Note: There will be no class on Monday, September 30, 2019 Enjoy this unique setting, looking out the glass curtain wall into the tree canopy of the Arboretum as you practice yoga poses in tandem with breathing […]
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]
Magic in the Fall Garden: Nature Exploration for Kids Sunday, October 6, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Presented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Uncover the magic of the fall garden as we explore “What’s for Dinner?” Wearing our Explorer Vests and using tools such as magnifying lenses and binoculars, […]
Presented by the YogaLife Institute. Janet Muti, YogaLife Instructor. Mondays, September 9 – October 21, 6:00 – 7:15pm *Note: There will be no class on Monday, September 30, 2019 Enjoy this unique setting, looking out the glass curtain wall into the tree canopy of the Arboretum as you practice yoga poses in tandem with breathing […]
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]
Tool Tune-Up Friday, October 11, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Led by Maddison Paule, Head Horticulturist at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Join us on Plant Shop Super Sale weekend for our tool maintenance workshop. Head Horticulturist, Maddison Paule, will demonstrate the steps of cleaning, oiling, and sharpening your favorite gardening tools. Bring your trusty pair of […]
Forest Bathing for Health and Wellness Saturday, October 12, 8:00 – 11:00 am Presented by Maggie Brown, MSN, RN, Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku or Forest Therapy, is an ancient practice which is now supported by scientific research. Improved immune function, reduced cortisol levels, increased cognition and memory, and […]
Presented by the YogaLife Institute. Janet Muti, YogaLife Instructor. Mondays, September 9 – October 21, 6:00 – 7:15pm *Note: There will be no class on Monday, September 30, 2019 Enjoy this unique setting, looking out the glass curtain wall into the tree canopy of the Arboretum as you practice yoga poses in tandem with breathing […]
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]
Thomas Meehan: Father of Philadelphia Parks Hosted by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Thursday, October 17, 7:30 pm Presented by Ken LeRoy, Arborist at John B. Ward & Co. Ken LeRoy will share the history of Thomas Meehan, a noted British-born nurseryman, botanist, and author. Thomas Meehan worked at Kew Gardens […]
Presented by the YogaLife Institute. Janet Muti, YogaLife Instructor. Mondays, September 9 – October 21, 6:00 – 7:15pm *Note: There will be no class on Monday, September 30, 2019 Enjoy this unique setting, looking out the glass curtain wall into the tree canopy of the Arboretum as you practice yoga poses in tandem with breathing […]
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]
Presented by the YogaLife Institute Janet Muti, YogaLife Instructor 6 Week session Mondays, October 28 – December 2, 6:00 – 7:15pm Enjoy this unique setting, looking out the glass curtain wall into the tree canopy of the Arboretum as you practice yoga poses in tandem with breathing and stress management techniques. A variety of healthy […]
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]
Psychological Benefits of Nature Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 pm Presented by Reese Nelson, Ph.D., Professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Drawing on key insights from literature, life experience, and original research, Dr. Reese Nelson will discuss the psychological benefits of plants and why natural environments renew people. Join us to learn about the restorative qualities of […]
