Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On July 28, stop by The Garden Shop to paint rocks to use as garden markers. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum &Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.
Come be a nature detective and notice the natural world around us!SATURDAY, JULY 29Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)10:00 – 11:00 AMOlivia Kirkpatrick, Landscape Designer, GreenWeaver LandscapesHave you ever wondered what types of plants grow in your backyard or at Jenkins? Come be a nature detective and notice similarities, differences, shapes, and colors in the natural world around us. Learn tips and tricks to identify common native plants. Bring your curiosity and observation skills!Suitable for ages …
Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 1Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM – 12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by …
