Programs

Cultivate curiosity.

Jenkins 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!

program calendar

program guidelines

Registration is required for all programs, unless stated otherwise.
Program and event prices do not include Eventbrite processing fees.
Registration is free for a caregiver accompanying a program participant with a disability. Please contact programs@jenkinsarboretum.org to register for a caregiver.

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.

program categories

Youth & Families

Let’s go exploring—get your little ones out in nature! Our hands-on youth programs encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs.

A group of four children sit and stand near the edge of the path taking pictures of azaleas in bloom.

Gardening & Nature

From discovering the power of plants to the buzz about pollinators, our engaging talks and tours will connect you to our gardens and inspire your own green spaces.

A group of four young adults bend and squat while planting perennials near the edge of the path at Jenkins.

Art & Photography

Get creative through art and photography. Capture the beauty of the seasons at Jenkins with outdoor sessions, indoor intensives, and handmade creations.

Painter's easel setup on a paved trail with a painting of azaleas in bloom.

Wellness

Come grow your wellness journey with us. Find balance and rejuvenation through our yoga and Tai Chi classes, as well as special wellness workshops.

A group of seven adults hold tai chi poses in unison on the Tree Canopy Deck at Jenkins.

Third Thursday Lectures

Join us each month for our Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures are held virtually and are free of charge.

The camera points up to the sky as the shines through the soft pink flowers and green leaves of Enkianthus.

Lounge and learn.

Enjoy recorded virtual programs from the comfort of your own home! Many of our Third Thursday Lectures are available for viewing on our YouTube Channel.

Recorded programs