Heads up! Due to icy conditions, the gardens will be closed on Monday, December 23.
The Garden Shop will remain open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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 […]
Learn how to incorporate the right native plants into the right garden spacesRight Plant for the Right PlaceSunday, February 5, 1 – 3 PMKaren Miller, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Are you a home gardener with questions about selecting the right plants? From woodland edges to dry rocky hillsides, explore various plant communities with […]
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, February 8, 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 […]
Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers!Pressed Flower Herbarium Workshop Saturday, February 11, 10 – 11:30 AM Liesl Barkman, Hamilton Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers through the process of making a glass herbarium from start to finish. Learn how to collect materials, dry flowers, and compose […]
Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art.Creativi-Tree (All Ages)Sunday, February 12, 10 – 11 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensExplore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art. Go on an outdoor walk to observe the seasonal traits of trees – from bark to branches to buds. Turn nature’s […]
Enjoy a classical concert at Jenkins Nature’s Impact on Music: Sounds of Nature Sunday, February 12, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Jonathan Wintringham (saxophone), Lily Wintringham (flute), and Michael Djupstrom (keyboard) Discover how sound is created on wind instruments and listen for the forest creatures within the music. Join us for a three-part chamber music series […]
Get your brains and bodies moving with Amy and Lisa!Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)Tuesday, February 14 , 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. […]
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, February 15, 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 Tai Chi at Jenkins!Discover Tai ChiWednesday, February 15, 2 – 3 PMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiJoin us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The […]
Discover a bird’s most special adaptation – their beak!Birds & BeaksThursday, February 16, 7 – 8 :30 PMMarcy Engleman, Senior Coordinator of Conservation Education, National Audubon SocietyDiscover a bird’s most special adaptation – their beak! Explore variations in bird beaks and the interrelationships of form and function, and learn how to infer what birds eat […]
Discover buds, bark, and form to ID trees in any seasonWinter Clues for Tree Identification Sunday, February 19, 2 – 3:30 PM Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Many focus on leaf shape when identifying trees, but what do you do in the winter? Discover helpful clues for identifying trees without their […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Mondays, February 20 – March 27, 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 some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, February 22, 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 […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Thursdays, February 23 – March 30, 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 […]
Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden.Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+) Saturday, February 25, 10 – 11 AM Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden. Create a whimsical mini garden with fun accents and learn how to care of your new […]
Discover how to choose the right plant for your space!Houseplant MatchmakingSaturday, February 25, 1 – 2 PMHelen Nichols, Shop Manager, STUMP DevonFind your perfect match! Explore the different factors that impact a houseplant’s health and learn how to choose the right plant for your space. Enjoy an interactive presentation on lighting conditions, watering techniques, and […]
Explore Tai Chi at Jenkins!Discover Tai ChiWednesday, March 1, 9:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiJoin us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The […]
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.Storytime (All Ages)Thursday, March 2, 10 – 10:30 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensEnjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Join us on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. Storytime will take place […]
Discover how to choose pollinator plants from the ground up! Powerful Pollinator Plants Saturday, March 4, 10 AM – 12 PM Nicki Achor, Hamilton Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens The relationship between flowering plants and insects is much more complex than many people realize. When selecting native plants to create pollinator habitat, it can be […]
