Arboretum & Gardens
Open every day of the week, hours vary seasonally
March 15 – April 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM
May 1 – August 31, from 9 AM – 8 PM
September 1 – 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM
October 1 – March 14, from 9 AM – 5 PM
The Garden Shop at Jenkins
Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 6 PM
John J. Willaman Education Center
Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 6 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a living, growing, vibrant classroom for people of all ages. From seed propagation workshops to kids nature exploration, rhododendron lectures to botanical illustration, yoga practice to bird walks, there is always something new to learn, create, or experience at Jenkins!
PROGRAM AND EVENT PUBLICATIONS
Click below to download our current Programs at a Glance and program/event catalog:
Summer + Fall 2024 Programs at a Glance
Summer + Fall 2024 Program and Event Listings
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Registration is required for all programs, unless stated otherwise. Program and event prices do not include Eventbrite processing fees. Click here for Jenkins’ online program and event registration via Eventbrite. You can also view our programs by category:
Art & Photography
Gardening & Nature
Special Events
Third Thursday Lectures
Wellness Classes
Youth Programs
CAREGIVER REGISTRATION POLICY
Registration is free for a caregiver accompanying a program participant with a disability. Please contact programs@jenkinsarboretum.org to register for a caregiver.
CANCELLATIONS
Please inform us of cancellations at least five days before the program. No refund will be issued if cancellation is made less than five days prior to the program start date. Jenkins reserves the rights to cancel any program if necessary. In the case of cancellation by Jenkins, registration fees will be refunded.
Check out our virtual program archives here.
Learn about our current and upcoming art exhibitions and receptions here.
Contact programs@jenkinsarboretum.org with questions or for more information.
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – AUGUST 28 Summer 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 …
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, JULY 25Pond 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 …
