Heads up! Due to icy conditions, Jenkins will be closed on Tuesday, December 24.
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Mondays, January 9 – February 13, 6 – 7:15 PM Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Thursdays, January 12 – February 16, 9:30 – 10:45 AM Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching […]
Enjoy a classical concert at Jenkins Nature’s Impact on Music: Woods of the Forest Sunday, January 15, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Clancy Newman (cello) and Jordan Dodson (guitar) Explore the connection between wood and instruments while enjoying the soothing sounds of strings. Join us for a three-part chamber music series that will highlight the impact […]
Discover the benefits of trees and how investing in trees is an investment in a better worldThe Scientific Benefit of Trees for Livable and Sustainable CommunitiesThursday, January 19, 7 – 8:30 PMJessica B. Turner-Skoff, PhD, Science Communication Leader, The Morton ArboretumThe scientific literature is clear: in addition to supporting critical habitat and ecosystem processes, trees […]
On View: January 14 – March 26, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PMOpening Reception: Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome. About the Exhibition:Join us to see Jenkins through our visitors’ eyes! This collection of photography is a celebration of the relationship between the gardens and the people who […]
Come birding with Bonnie!Bird Walk Monday, January 23, 9 – 10 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Come birding with Bonnie! Search for resident birds in winter and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing […]
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, January 25, 10 AM – 12 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals […]
Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants Native Seed Propagation Saturday, January 28, 10 AM – 12 PM Helen Standen, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens It may be cold outside, but it’s time to sow and grow! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter […]
Make the connection between health outcomes and how you live, love, and move!Longevity: It’s Not Just Genetics Sunday, January 29, 1– 2 PM Dr. Ayanna S. Kersey-McMullen, Owner/Operator, ASKM Enterprises, LLC Make the connection between health outcomes and how you live, love, and move! Join us for a discussion about current health trends in the […]
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, February 1, 10 AM – 12 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals […]
Get your brains and bodies moving with Amy and Lisa!Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)Thursday, February 2 , 10 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical TherapistGet your brains and bodies moving! Class will combine stories and yoga movements with a fun holiday theme and a craft. […]
Learn about our backyard birds and how to participate in the GBBCGet Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 4, 10 – 11 AM Bonnie and Phil Witmer, Birders and Members, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club How can you and your family learn about birds and contribute to science? Join in on the Great […]
Discover how Sarah Peters made her sculpture by getting hands on with the process!Sculptures with Sarah(Ages 6+)Saturday, February 4, 10:30 AM – 12 PMJoin artist Sarah Peters to explore the Botanical Fainting Couch, a plant-themed sculpture on-view at Jenkins through February 2023. Discover how Sarah made her sculpture by getting hands on with the process! […]
Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch.Meet the Artist: Sarah PetersSaturday, February 4, 1:30 – 2:30 PMThe Botanical Fainting Couch is an award-winning taxonomy-themed sculpture created by artist Sarah Peters and is currently on-view at Jenkins through February 2023. It is made up of the twenty-six letters of […]
