Heads up! Due to icy conditions, the gardens will be closed on Sunday, December 22.
The Garden Shop will remain open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun! TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIES Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5) 5/20–6/10 • 10:00–11:00 AM Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace […]
Discover the art of identifying flowering plants, their herbal benefits, and crafting your own skin salve from nature’s remedies.SUNDAY, JUNE 1Floral First Aid10:00 AM-12:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Trained Forager, Certified Herbalist, and Founder of The Art of EcologyJoin us for a guided walk to learn about flowering plant identification and the herbal benefits of plant life, […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 4-week series: 6/2–6/236:00 – 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 variations will […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 4-week series: 6/5–6/269:30 – 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 variations will […]
Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes.SATURDAY, JUNE 14Mindfulness Meditation Walk9:15 – 10:30 AMNadine Kaylor, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher & MentorDeepen 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 framework based in mindfulness meditation […]
Uncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels!Mini Microscope Monday (Ages 3+)MONDAY, JUNE 1610:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffUncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels! Using kid-friendly, handheld mini microscopes, we’ll get up-close with what’s living and growing in Jenkins’ gardens and appreciate the fascinating micro-world around us. Looking closer will help build focus, […]
Hear from Camille T. Dungy about her book, “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden”THURSDAY, JUNE 19Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden7:00–8:30 PMCamille T. Dungy, Poet, Scholar, and AuthorIn Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden, Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white […]
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, JUNE 21Photo Walks9:00–11:00 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 […]
Uncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels!Mini Microscope Monday (Ages 3+)MONDAY, JUNE 2310:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffUncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels! Using kid-friendly, handheld mini microscopes, we’ll get up-close with what’s living and growing in Jenkins’ gardens and appreciate the fascinating micro-world around us. Looking closer will help build focus, […]
Uncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels!Mini Microscope Monday (Ages 3+)MONDAY, JUNE 3010:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffUncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels! Using kid-friendly, handheld mini microscopes, we’ll get up-close with what’s living and growing in Jenkins’ gardens and appreciate the fascinating micro-world around us. Looking closer will help build focus, […]