Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Golf Cart Garden Tours
2025-08-06 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-13 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-27 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-09-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!

Mindfulness Meditation Walk (8/9)
2025-08-09 09:15 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Mindfulness Meditation Walk
9:15 – 10:30 AM
Nadine Kaylor, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher & Mentor
Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes. Walk mindfully through the gardens, notice changes within the seasons, and connect with the natural world. Each class offers a framework based in mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and attention, and expand your practice. All levels welcome, no prior meditation experience needed.
Classes will be held outdoors with indoor or covered options available for inclement weather. Please dress appropriately with sturdy footwear.
Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/class
Mindfulness Meditation Walks will be held on Jun 14, Aug 9, and Oct 11.

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2025-08-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages)
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Draw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the 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 an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
Sidewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, and Aug 12.

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2025-08-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Summer Storytime (All Ages)
10:00–10:30 AM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free of charge
Summer Storytime will take place on July 8, July15, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, and Aug 12.

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Fungal Ecology in Greater Philadelphia
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover the crucial roles these fungi play in our ecosystems.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
Fungal Ecology in Greater Philadelphia
7:00–8:30 PM
Sam Bucciarelli, President of the Philadelphia Mycology Club
Explore the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover the crucial roles these fungi play in our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to preserve fungal diversity in your area through community science projects and mindful land stewardship.
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

Member Exclusive Walk: Planting for Pollinators and Wildlife
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Over the past five years, Jenkins’ horticulture team has thoughtfully redesigned and expanded the plantings around the pond to reduce turf, respond to changes in the landscape, and enhance seasonal beauty. All of these additions to the garden are beautiful, resilient, and support pollinators and wildlife throughout the year.

Join us for an exclusive evening tour led by Karen Miller, Head Horticulturist, and Riley Callow, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice. Together, they’ll share how these new and redesigned plantings were selected, how they benefit wildlife, and how the pond area continues to evolve as an ecologically rich and visually stunning part of the garden.

Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for damp, uneven, and sometimes steep terrain.

This event is free for members at the Donor Level and above ($100+). Tickets limited to two per membership. Donor Level members will receive a registration link via email. Email giving@jenkinsarboretum.org with questions.

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts
2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Mindful Yoga (9/8 – 10/13)
2025-09-08 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: 9/8 – 10/13
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Our Mindful Yoga practice consists 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. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.
Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes are hybrid—virtual and indoor in-person options.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

Jenkins Juniors (9/9 – 9/30)
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!

TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIES
Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)
9/9–9/30 • 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 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Rain or shine; indoor space for inclement weather.
Members: $50/series | Non-Members: $60/series

Jenkins Juniors - NEW 11 AM Class (9/9 – 9/30)
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Mindful Yoga (9/11 – 10/16)
2025-09-11 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga

Mindful Yoga
THURSDAYS | 6-week series: 9/11 – 10/16
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Our Mindful Yoga practice consists 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. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.
Thursday Morning Mindful Yoga classes will be held virtually.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

The Mushroom Forager's Sketchbook
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Focus on fungi and capture their unique shapes, tones, and textures.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
The Mushroom Forager’s Sketchbook
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator
Focus on fungi and capture their unique shapes, tones, and textures! Build the skills you need to bring intricate details to life in your sketchbook or nature journal. Experiment with graphite, Micron pen, and watercolor as mediums with a small, manageable sketchbook.
All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not necessary.
A recommended materials list is available here.
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60

Selecting Shrubs for Four Seasons of Interest
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Maximize your landscape year-round with the beauty and versatility of shrubs.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Selecting Shrubs for Four Seasons of Interest
7:00–8:30 PM
Eva Monheim, Educator and Author of Shrubs and Hedges
Maximize your landscape year-round with the beauty and versatility of shrubs! Discover how to choose shrubs for a four-season garden to attract birds and pollinators while enjoying extended blooms, interesting foliage color, incredible bark, and varying heights, shapes, and forms. Learn what to do before buying plants to make the best selections every time you shop.
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

Photo Walk
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Photo Walks
9:00–11:00 AM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Capture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.
Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
Photo Walks are scheduled for Sep 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15.

Tea Art & Self-Care Series (9/20-10/4)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore the calming rituals of tea ceremonies and savor tea’s deep cultural roots, history, and profound bond with nature.

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20–OCTOBER 4
Tea Art & Self-Care Series
10:00–11:30 AM
3-WEEK SERIES
Bin Wu, Chado Practitioner and Tea Art/History Researcher
Embark on a soothing journey into tea, where each sip is a step towards peace and presence. In this immersive course, explore the calming rituals of tea ceremonies and savor tea’s deep cultural roots, history, and profound bond with nature. Join in creating a mindful space to celebrate both the quiet beauty of tea and the shared moments of connection it brings.
All materials and ceremonial-level tea samples are provided for each class. Participants are invited to bring their favorite tea utensils if they wish.
9/20 | Chado: From China to Japan (Matcha & Chawan)
9/27 | Tea Ceremony: The Art of Tea (Oolong & Gaiwan)
10/4 | Tea Art: The Tea Moment for Self-Care & Shared Experience
Members: $85/series | Non-Members: $95/series

Forest Bathing
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a sensory walk rooted in the practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”).

Forest Bathing
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
1:00–3:30 PM
Stacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy Guide
Join us for a sensory walk rooted in the practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”). This special forest bathing experience will be nourishing to the soul, offering a safe space to wander, reflect, and restore as we welcome the autumnal equinox. Begin with a guided mindfulness meditation, then experience the Jenkins woodlands through a series of exploratory invitations that encourage grounding and playfulness with nature. The walk will conclude with herbal tea, light snacks, and shared reflections.
Program will be held outdoors with indoor or covered options available for inclement weather. Please dress appropriately with sturdy footwear.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Member Meander: Private Garden in Radnor
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:30 | PA
Jenkins members at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of a private garden in Radnor. Enjoy cocktails and light bites while soaking up the sights and sounds of the garden, including a front-yard gravel planting, iconic folly, and a hillside garden with an ever-changing seasonal palette of rare and unusual plants.

Members must provide their own transportation; carpooling is encouraged. Wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven terrain.

This event is free for members at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+). Tickets limited to two per membership. Sustaining Level members will receive a link to RSVP via email. Email giving@jenkinsarboretum.org.
