Programs & Events Calendar

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 1/8 – 2/126:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of […]

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 1/11 – 2/159:30 – 10:45 AMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of […]

13th Annual Visitors’ Photography ExhibitionSubmission Date: January 8 – 9, 2024On View: January 13 – March 3, 2024Opening Reception: Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 2 – 4 PMAbout 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 […]

Join us for a 3-week indoor Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 1/17 – 1/319:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiTai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai […]

Discover how to choose the right native plants based on plant behavior and arrange these plants with purpose THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Unlawning Suburbia: Lessons in the Design and Management of Nature-Inspired Landscapes 7:00 – 8:30 PM Benjamin Vogt, Author and Owner, Monarch Gardens, LLC Two of the greatest challenges in creating a naturalistic garden are […]

Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, JANUARY 21Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30 – 3:30 PMValentin Kovalev (saxophone), Aiwen Zhang (saxophone), and Hanchien Lee (keyboard)Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet […]

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, JANUARY 22Bird Walk8:30 – 9:30 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch 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 the general impression, size, and shape of birds. […]

Join us for an 8-week virtual botanical illustration seriesTUESDAYS, JANUARY 23 – MARCH 12Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest6:30 – 8:30 PM8-week virtual seriesMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorLet’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our winter landscape! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or […]

Embark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art formsFRIDAYS, JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 9Art & Mindfulness Series10:00 AM – 12:00 PM3-week seriesNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art forms such as watercolor, charcoal, pastels, and ink. Make art part of your mindfulness routine […]

Discover impactful ways to garden for birds!SATURDAY, JANUARY 27Gardening for Birds: Know, Sow, and Grow10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHelen Standen, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLiesl Barkman, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensDiscover impactful ways to garden for birds! Join us for a presentation on how to support birds with the plants […]

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click […]

Discover how to develop your power of observation in nature! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1(rescheduled from Thurs, Nov 16, 2023) Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History 7:00 – 8:30 PM John Muir Laws, Author, Naturalist, and Founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation Did you know that your power of observation is not a […]