Mindful Yoga (11/27 – 12/18)
2023-11-27 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | 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

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

Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 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
1:00 – 3:00 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

Winter Luminary Nights (Fri, 12/8, 5 PM)
2023-12-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Friday, December 8, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

Winter Luminary Nights (Fri, 12/8, 6:30 PM)
2023-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Friday, December 8, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

Winter Luminary Nights (Sat, 12/9, 5 PM)
2023-12-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Saturday, December 9, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

Winter Luminary Nights (Sat, 12/9, 6:30 PM)
2023-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Saturday, December 9, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

Winter Luminary Nights (Sun, 12/10, 5 PM)
2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Sunday, December 10, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

Winter Luminary Nights (Sun, 12/10, 6:30 PM)
2023-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for winter light and family fun at Jenkins!

Winter Luminary Nights
Sunday, December 10, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths and the warmth of friends and neighbors. A family-friendly event, not to be missed!
M﻿ore event details coming soon – stay tuned.
$25/Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)
$35/Non-Member Car (1 ticket per vehicle)

How Animals Overwinter
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore the strategies and adaptations that native animals use to survive the winter.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
How Animals Overwinter
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Leah Brooks, Public Programs Assistant, Mt. Cuba Center
Unlock the secrets of frogs that freeze, mammals that hunker in hollows, butterflies that bunk under bark, and much more! Join Leah Brooks as she explores the strategies and adaptations that native animals use to survive the winter. Discover how you can easily create overwintering habitat in your landscape to provide a lifeline for local wildlife. 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

Mindful Yoga (1/8 – 2/12)
2024-01-08 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 YogaMindful Yoga MONDAYS | 6-week series: 1/8 – 2/12 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

Mindful Yoga (1/11 – 2/15)
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful Yoga THURSDAYS | 6-week series: 1/11 – 2/15 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

Opening Reception for 13th Annual Visitors’ Photography Exhibition
2024-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
13th Annual Visitors’ Photography ExhibitionSubmission Date: January 8 – 9, 2024On View: January 13 – March 3, 2024Opening Reception: Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 2 – 4 PMAbout the Exhibition:Join us to see Jenkins through our visitors’ eyes! This collection of photography is a celebration of the relationship between the gardens and the people who enjoy them. Each visitor has a unique experience in the gardens, perspective of the landscape, and relationship with Jenkins. These photographs capture many of those intimate moments between Jenkins and its visitors.⁠ Photo credit:Maureen Dwyer – Rest Stop – 3rd Place Landscape (2023)Ginnie Lodge – Gnat Ogre – 1st Place Macro (2023)Marcy Hammond – Transition (2023)

Tai Chi (1/17 – 1/31)
2024-01-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 3-week indoor Tai Chi series

Tai Chi
WEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 1/17 – 1/31
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body. The beauty of Jenkins will create a peaceful backdrop for your practice.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held INDOORS.
Members: $36/3-week series | Non-Members: $52/3-week series

Unlawning Suburbia: Lessons in the Design and Management of Nature-Inspired Landscapes
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Discover how to choose the right native plants based on plant behavior and arrange these plants with purpose

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18
Unlawning Suburbia: Lessons in the Design and Management of Nature-Inspired Landscapes
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Benjamin Vogt, Author and Owner, Monarch Gardens, LLC
Two of the greatest challenges in creating a naturalistic garden are demonstrating that the space is intentional and appeasing HOAs, city ordinances, and finicky neighbors. The solution to these closely related issues is to choose the right native plants based on plant behavior and arrange these plants with purpose. This lecture will cover core design principles that bring visual order to naturalized gardens and can be adapted to your local native plants.
Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)
Co-sponsored by the Tredyffrin Public Library and the Tredyffrin Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music Concert (1/21)
2024-01-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Valentin Kovalev (saxophone), Aiwen Zhang (saxophone), and Hanchien Lee (keyboard)
Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow. This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Click here to view the three-part chamber music series.
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35

Bird Walk (1/22)
2024-01-22 08:30 - 09:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come birding with Bonnie!

MONDAY, JANUARY 22
Bird Walk
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Search for resident birds in winter, and 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

Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest (1/23 - 3/12)
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for an 8-week virtual botanical illustration series

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 23 – MARCH 12
Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest
6:30 – 8:30 PM
8-week virtual series
Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator
Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our winter landscape! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Not only will you learn about botanical objects like branches, mosses, lichens, fungi, and leaves, but you’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not necessary.
A recommended materials list is available here.
Members: $175/series | Non-Members: $200/series

Art & Mindfulness Series
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Embark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art forms

FRIDAYS, JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 9
Art & Mindfulness Series
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3-week series
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Embark on a journey of well-being and balance through calming art forms such as watercolor, charcoal, pastels, and ink. Make art part of your mindfulness routine with guidance by a professional artist. No prior art experience required. All materials provided.
1/26 | THE POWER OF WORDS (WATERCOLOR)
2/2 | MAKE YOUR MARK (CHARCOAL, PASTELS)
2/9 | NATURAL STATE OF FLOW (INK)
Members: $90/series | Non-Members: $100/series

Gardening for Birds: Know, Sow, and Grow
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover impactful ways to garden for birds!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
Gardening for Birds: Know, Sow, and Grow
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Helen Standen, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Liesl Barkman, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Discover impactful ways to garden for birds! Join us for a presentation on how to support birds with the plants that you choose for your garden. Learn maintenance tips for a healthy habitat and get hands-on experience with various seed starting techniques.
Sow and take home seeds from a special selection of bird-friendly native plants to jump-start your own backyard bird garden.
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40

Winter Wonder (2/1)
2024-02-01 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Winter Wonder (All Ages)
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Winter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.
Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class will take place indoors.
Members: $5/class | Non-Members: $10/class

Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Discover how to develop your power of observation in nature!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1(rescheduled from Thurs, Nov 16, 2023)
Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History
7:00 – 8:30 PM
John Muir Laws, Author, Naturalist, and Founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation
Did you know that your power of observation is not a static trait but a skill you can develop? How can you get more out of every nature ramble? Developments in neuropsychology have increased our understanding of the brain and how you can train yourself to see more and be more curious. John Muir Laws will share how to dramatically increase your memory, heighten your curiosity, and give you a framework for exploring mysteries in nature.
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

Tea—A Story Steeped in History
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Tea—A Story Steeped in History
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Brenda R. Sullivan, Horticulturist, Lovedirt
Learn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea (Camellia sinensis). Steeped to produce the world’s most consumed man-made beverage, tea is an integral part of most world cultures, used for healing, meditation, and ceremonies. But while its caffeine helped inspire the Age of Enlightenment, tea has a dark cultural side, including slavery, indentured servitude, and revolts like the Boston Tea Party—a fascinating plant indeed! Before the talk, enjoy teatime refreshments from A Taste of Britain including mini scones, sweets, sandwiches, and, of course, tea!
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45
(Program prices do not include Eventbrite processing fees)

Tai Chi (2/14 – 2/28)
2024-02-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 3-week indoor Tai Chi series

Tai Chi
WEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 2/14 – 2/28
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind and relaxed body. The beauty of Jenkins will create a peaceful backdrop for your practice.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held INDOORS.
Members: $36/3-week series | Non-Members: $52/3-week series

Winter Wonder (2/15)
2024-02-15 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Winter Wonder (All Ages)
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Winter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.
Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class will take place indoors.
Members: $5/class | Non-Members: $10/class

Solitary Bee Hotels
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Learn how you can build and manage a solitary bee hotel

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Solitary Bee Hotels
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Grace Gutierrez, López-Uribe Lab Member, The Pennsylvania State University
Bee hotels are a great way to support pollinator diversity in home gardens. They provide suitable nesting sites for solitary cavity-nesting bee species, which make up 30% of the 437 bee species in Pennsylvania. Learn how you can build and manage a solitary bee hotel with science-based instructions using precut wood, hollow reeds, and drilled wood blocks.
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

Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+)
2024-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+)
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden. Create a whimsical mini garden with fun accents and learn how to care of your new plants. Don’t forget to bring your imagination! All materials included.
Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music Concert (2/18)
2024-02-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Beomjae Kim (flute) and Jordan Dodson (guitar)
Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow. This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Click here to view the three-part chamber music series.
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35

Mindful Yoga (2/19 – 3/25)
2024-02-19 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: 2/19 – 3/25
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
