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 – 4 PM
John J. Willaman Education Center
Open every day of the week: 9 AM – 4 PM
Notice: Ongoing utility work is underway on Berwyn Baptist Road. Please ask the flagger for access instructions if the road is closed.
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
Fall Planting Week (Sep 16-22)
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.
Update - The 2024 Daffodil Bulb Sale has been CANCELLED Come to Jenkins to support the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society's (DVDS) annual Daffodil Bulb Sale! The bulbs are provided by DVDS members from their own gardens. These bulbs have been proven to do well in the Southeastern PA soil and climate and include cultivars not readily available in catalogs or other retail outlets. Pictures and descriptions of the daffodils will be provided and DVDS members …
Special bird walk during fall migration!MONDAY, OCTOBER 14Bird Walk8:00–9:00 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early morning access to Jenkins during fall migration. 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. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds 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 …
