Get to know some of the critters that live at our pond!THURSDAY, AUGUST 1Pond Pals (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that live at our pond! From sky to land to water, there are loads of insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles to learn about that rely on healthy aquatic habitats. Explore Jenkins with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities. Discover something new each week!Suitable for ages 2 …

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 6Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM–12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. …

Join us for a special bird-themed storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library!TUESDAY, AUGUST 6Summer Storytime: Bird Bonanza10:00 – 10:30 AMSponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipEnjoy a bird-themed read aloud with Stephanie Bragg from the Tredyffrin Public Library and Jenkins! Join us for a morning in nature and learn something new while listening to engaging stories. Sidewalk chalk will be available after for creating art with our feathered friends for inspiration!All …

Join us for a 3-week Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 8/7 – 8/219:30 – 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 Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body. The beauty of Jenkins …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28Summer Wednesday Walkabouts 10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!) Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover …

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …

Get to know some of the critters that live at our pond!THURSDAY, AUGUST 8Pond Pals (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that live at our pond! From sky to land to water, there are loads of insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles to learn about that rely on healthy aquatic habitats. Explore Jenkins with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities. Discover something new each week!Suitable for ages 2 …

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 13Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM–12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. …

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 13Summer Storytime (All Ages)10:00–10:30 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Free of chargeSummer Storytime will take place on July 9, July16, July 23, July 30, Aug …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28Summer Wednesday Walkabouts 10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!) Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover …

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …

Learn how to grow ferns from spores!WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14Native Fern Propagation—From Spore to Frond6:00–7:30 PMHelen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLooking for a new propagation challenge? Learn how to grow ferns from spores! Gain the knowledge to produce ferns for your shady backyard or indoor terrariums. Ferns have a fascinating reproductive process—review the life stages as well as the methodology for growing them. Participants will create a propagation bin full of sown …

Explore species of cavity-nesters in this region, including Tree Swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, House Wrens, and Carolina Chickadees.THURSDAY, AUGUST 15Cavity-Nesting Birds7:00 – 8:30 PMJennifer Uehling, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, West Chester UniversitySponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipCavity-nesters are birds that nest in holes in trees, and they will also readily nest in human-provided nest boxes. This creates an excellent system for studying bird breeding behavior and ecology. Dr. Uehling …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28Summer Wednesday Walkabouts 10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!) Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover …

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28Summer Wednesday Walkabouts 10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!) Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this summer for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, and much more. Get outside and discover …

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …