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, 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 could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …
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 and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants …
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 their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children …
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, 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 could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …
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 and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants …
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 for life-saving pollen and nectar before the long winter sets in. In a combination of indoor talk and outdoor walk, …
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 is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body. The beauty of Jenkins …
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, 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 could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …
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 Jenkins, we recognize these challenges and are focused on reversing these trends through ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices. …
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 kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Rain …
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, 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 could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …
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 needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. Learn how to confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and …
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, 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 could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …
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 explore the history, fundamental elements, and styles of this ancient art.Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide …
