Heads up! Due to icy conditions, the gardens will be closed on Saturday, December 21.
The Garden Shop will remain open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, JANUARY 27Bird 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. […]
Combine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1Scientific Illustration Workshop10:00 AM–12:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyCombine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations! Learn more about scientific illustration from the role of composition to the in-depth process of […]
Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Mindfulness Meditation Walk 9:15 – 10:30 AM Nadine Kaylor, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher & Mentor Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes. Walk mindfully through the gardens, notice changes within the seasons, and connect with the natural world. Each class offers a […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 2/17 – 3/246:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists 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 […]
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESWinter Wonder & Walk (All Ages)2/18 – 3/11 • 10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity or craft. NEW—let’s get outside for a walk! Learn what plants and animals do during the winter […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 2/20 – 3/279:30 – 10:45 AMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists 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 […]
Create it and they will come! Get tips on creating a backyard habitat that benefits wildlife.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20Wildlife Habitats to Attract Backyard Birds7:00–8:30 PMPat Sutton, Educator, Naturalist, and AuthorCreate it and they will come! Pat Sutton will share accounts of the diverse wildlife attracted to the South Jersey wildscape she and her husband have nurtured […]
Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22Wool Art Painting Workshop1:00 – 3:30 PMMaria Gio, Artist and Owner of Mara Effects—Wool ArtCLASS THEME: ImpressionistsDiscover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art. […]
Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30 – 3:30 PMMimi Stillman (flute) and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich (percussion) – members of Dolce Suono EnsembleJoin us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. […]
Combine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1Scientific Illustration Workshop10:00 AM–12:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyCombine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations! Learn more about scientific illustration from the role of composition to the in-depth process of […]