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Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful Yoga6-Week Series on Mondays, August 23 – October 4, 6:00 – 7:15 pmNOTE: no class 9/6Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorThroughout our busy and often stressful lives, take time to practice Mindful Hatha Yoga. Our practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises […]
Create one-of-a-kind garden art!Leaf Casting in ConcreteSaturday, September 11, 10:00 – 11:30 amPresented by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staffJoin us to capture the organic beauty of nature in a durable art accent for your home or garden! Discover how to create a cement casting using a real leaf as a concrete mold. Concrete leaves make […]
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2-4)5-Week Series, Wednesdays, September 15 – October 13 ,10:00 – 11:00 amPresented by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring – get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls and a creative craft. Our activities […]
You won’t look at trees the same way again!The Secret to Tree & Shrub HealthThursday, September 16, 7:00 – 8:30pmPresented by Jake Hendee, Arborist, Smithsonian GardensForget everything you’ve learned about planting and mulching! Join arborist Jake Hendee for a thought-provoking lecture examining the epidemic of tree and shrub health problems caused by our most basic […]
Join us to shoot the season!Photo WalkSaturday, September 18, 9:00 – 11:00 am(Rain date: September 19)Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerAward-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants […]
Welcome fall with yoga and meditationFall Equinox Yoga & Meditation WorkshopWednesday, September 22, 5:00 – 6:30 pmPresented by Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorCelebrate autumn’s arrival with a rejuvenating practice on the fall equinox. This special workshop focuses on moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise, both as we sit still and move from pose to […]
Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series!Thursday, September 23, 5 pm – sunset Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series! On the fourth Thursday of the month, Jenkins will be open for picnicking through the gardens. Pack your own snacks and beverages, or pre-order delicious bites and brews from our neighbors […]
Join us for this two-day landscape design workshop!Landscape Design Workshop: Get to Know Your Property A two-day class: Friday, Sept. 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Presented by Jennifer Pennington, Landscape Architect, Robinson Anderson Summers, Inc Understanding site conditions is essential to planning and planting a successful […]
