Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Create a holiday wreath with fresh greens from Jenkins!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Add some creative natural beauty to your holidays by making your own festive wreath. Jenkins staff will guide you through the process of creating a wreath using fresh greens from our gardens. Gain inspiration from our massive holiday wreath, which will be on display.
All materials included including a wreath frame, greens, natural accents, and ribbon.
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60

Mindful Yoga (11/30 – 12/21)
2023-11-30 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
THURSDAYS | 4-week series: 11/30 – 12/21
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.
Our Thursday Morning Mindful Yoga classes will be held virtually.
Members: $48/4-week series
Non-Members: $68/4-week series

Mindful Yoga (11/27 – 12/18)
2023-11-27 18:00 - 19:15 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
MONDAYS | 4-week series: 11/27 – 12/18
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications. The location of Mindful Yoga classes will be determined before the start of each series—virtual and/or indoor in-person options.
Members: $48/4-week series
Non-Members: $68/4-week series

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Bring beautiful blooms indoors this fall!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece

10:00 – 11:30 AM

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff

Add some autumnal flair to your table just in time for Thanksgiving! Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own seasonal masterpiece. Play with the colors and textures of autumn as you arrange your centerpiece with flowers, foliage, and dried elements.

All materials included. You will go home with one beautiful arrangement for your Thanksgiving table.

Members: $45 | Non-Members: $55

Photo Walk
2023-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Photo Walk
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Capture the season! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.
Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Rain date: Sunday, 11/19
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
P﻿hoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, Sept 16, Oct 21, and Nov 18.

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts (9/6 - 11/15)
2023-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Golf Cart Garden Tours
2023-11-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-11-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-11-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-10-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-10-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-10-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-10-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!

Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music
2023-11-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a concert featuring mandolin and domra at Jenkins!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Musicians: Alexey Alexandrov and Ekaterina Skliar
This unusual duo of mandolin and domra will perform an eclectic program of their transcriptions and arrangements. Explore folk, classical, and contemporary repertoire with the visual delight of the forest. This concert is a collaboration between Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Allegro Music Consultants.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $30

Hamilton Educational Fellowship Symposium
2023-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
Learn more about our Hamilton Educational Fellowship experience

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Hamilton Educational Fellowship Symposium

2:00 – 3:30 PM

Presented by current and former Jenkins Hamilton Educational Fellows

The Hamilton Educational Fellowship provides an immersive learning experience in the unparalleled setting of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Join us to explore this well-respected program and discover more about the specialized projects of the current Fellows. Hear from a former Fellow about their journey and how the skills and knowledge acquired during the program benefited them on their career path.
There will be time at the end for a panel Q&A.

Free of charge | Virtual event

Member Exclusive: Conservation Woodlands Walk
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Member Exclusive: Conservation Woodlands Hike

Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Join with other members at the Patron Level and above as we explore behind the scenes at Jenkins! Steve Wright will lead us on a tour of the Conservation Woodlands, a 10-acre tract of forest that is the site of future garden expansions. It is sure to be an inspiring autumn walk through the woods!

We will be walking on steep, uneven, unpaved trails; please wear sturdy footwear and bring walking sticks if needed.

Free for members at the Patron level or higher ($250+). Email giving@jenkinsarboretum.org to request a registration link.

Photo Walk
2023-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Photo Walk
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Capture the season! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.
Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Rain date: Sunday, 10/22
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
P﻿hoto Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, Sept 16, Oct 21, and Nov 18.

Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Look at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Mark A. Turdo, Cidermaker, Cider Historian, and Author of the Pommel Cyder blog

Cider was once the most important beverage in America, but our relationship to it has been interrupted. Touching on everything from William Penn to Prohibition, this overview by Mark A. Turdo looks at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today. Explore early horticulture, economics, foodways, and politics through the lens of cider.

Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Jenkins Juniors (10/17 – 11/ 14)
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!

TUESDAYS, 5-WEEK SERIES
Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4)
10/17 – 11/ 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series!
Suitable for ages 2–4. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Members: $60/series | Non-Members: $70/series
Registration required for children only.

Bird Walk
2023-10-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come birding with Bonnie!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Bird Walk

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate,
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Go birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early 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 other wildlife.

Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.

Free of charge

Paint with Wine Pigments
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Paint with Wine Pigments

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action

Explore the wonderful things you can do with wine! Learn to paint using carefully crafted wine pigments instead of paint. Discover how to blend, create washes, and build techniques in this unique art workshop. Working on cold pressed watercolor paper, create a selection of contemporary art pieces using wine pigments with the guidance of a professional artist.

All art materials and a complimentary glass of wine (for ages 21+) are included. Suitable for beginning and experienced artists. No experience necessary.

Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60

Focus on Photo Composition
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Focus on Photo Composition
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
The tools of composition are powerful ways to create more interesting, dynamic photographs. Beyond technical settings, the decisions of subject placement, light, line, and point of view will lead the viewer’s eye to what is important to you, the artist. Join us to learn how to turn your next click into a powerful photograph! After brief indoor instruction, head outside to create photographs along the garden paths at Jenkins, reconvening for supportive sharing.
Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60

Mindful Yoga (10/12 – 11/16)
2023-10-12 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
THURSDAYS | 6-week series: 10/12 – 11/16
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.
Our Thursday Morning Mindful Yoga classes will be held virtually.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

Mindful Yoga (10/9 – 11/13)
2023-10-09 18:00 - 19:15 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
MONDAYS | 6-week series: 10/9 – 11/13
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Yoga practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants must have yoga blocks and straps available to take advantage of the variety of modifications.
The location of Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes will be determined before the start of each series—virtual and/or indoor in-person options.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series
