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 gardens will close at 4 PM on May 5 and May 20 for special events
The Garden Shop at Jenkins
Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 4 PM
John J. Willaman Education Center
Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 4 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:
Winter + Spring 2023 Programs-at-a-Glance
Winter + Spring 2023 Program and Event Catalog
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Registration is required for all programs, unless stated otherwise. Click here for Jenkins’ online program and event registration via Eventbrite. You can also view our programs by category:
Art & Photography
Gardening & Nature
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.
Join us to revive your potted pals by pruning, cleaning, and re-potting with fresh soil mix. Houseplant Repotting Clinic Saturday, March 25, 10 – 11:30 AM Jeri Deyo McCue, Visitor Services Associate & Houseplant Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Take your houseplants out of the house for a plant pick-me-up! Join us to revive your potted pals by pruning, cleaning, and re-potting with fresh soil mix. Jenkins will supply soils specific for tropicals, succulents, and …
From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that live at Jenkins.Animals From Eggs (All Ages) Saturday, April 1, 10 – 11 AM Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Spring is here and soon eggs will be everywhere! From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that live at Jenkins. Join us to explore different habitats in search of springtime clues. Our outdoor adventure will end with …
Drawn from Nature by Judy Antonelli and Terry BoyleOn View: April 1 – June 18, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PMOpening Reception: Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 2 – 4 PM Join us on Sunday, April 2 from 2 - 4 PM to celebrate the opening of this exhibition. Hear remarks from the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and view the artwork of Judy Antonelli and Terry Boyle. Drawn from Nature celebrates the connection between …
