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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 […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 9/9 –10/146:00 – 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 breath […]
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun in nature!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)9/10 – 10/1| 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy 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 will encourage children to embrace […]
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 […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 9/12 –10/179:30 – 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 breath […]
Discover the life histories of insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Last Chance Café: The Secret Life of a Goldenrod Field2:00–3:30 PMMike Weilbacher, Naturalist and Author of Wild PhillyGoldenrod fields—the wrongful villains in thousands of allergy-relief commercials—are a critically important ecosystem for millions of butterflies, bugs, and birds, offering a last chance […]
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Horticulture Highlights Walk1:00 – 2:00 PMJoin our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week […]
Join us for a 6-week Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 6-week series: 9/18 – 10/239:30 – 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 […]
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 […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Stop by our Upper Wildflower Garden between 9:30 – 11 AM to watch our horticulture staff & volunteers add new plants to our landscape!THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Planting in Action Drop-in Day9:30 – 11:00 AMCome see fall planting in action! Stop by Jenkins’ Upper Wildflower Garden anytime between 9:30 – 11:00 AM to watch our horticulture staff […]
Learn about ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices at Jenkins.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Ecological Horticulture Practices7:00–8:30 PMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensRecent weather extremes, increased pests and diseases, habitat loss, and overuse of chemical pesticides have taken their toll on our environment and all the life within it. Here at […]
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Horticulture Highlights Walk1:00 – 2:00 PMJoin our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week […]
Shop with StaffSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 219:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Photo Walk9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography. An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any […]
An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Fall Planting Demonstration10:00 – 11:00 AMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensFall is a great time for planting, when the heat of summer has passed but there is still time for newly-planted roots to […]
Shop with StaffSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 229:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.
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 […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Unlock the secrets of digital photography!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition10:00 AM–12:00 PMTroy Bynum, Naturalist and Owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLCUnlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, explore troubleshooting techniques and cultivate the skills […]
Join us for the opening reception of Nature’s Palette: Paintings by Radhika Srinivas on Sunday, September 29 from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome; registration is not required.Through vivid hues and fluid strokes, Radhika Srinivas invites you to experience the dynamic beauty of nature’s ever-shifting canvas. Drawing inspiration from the local landscape, many of the artworks […]
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 […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
TBDSATURDAY, OCTOBER 5Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees10:00 AM–1:00 PMBrian Tuel, Bonsai Artist and Pennsylvania Bonsai Society MemberThe art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries—one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Society to […]
