Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts (7/5 – 8/30)
2023-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2023-08-01 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 1
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.
Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Free of charge
S﻿ummer Storytime will take place on July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2023-08-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
Sidewalk Chalk Walks (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 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 an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
S﻿idewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come be a nature detective and notice the natural world around us!

SATURDAY, JULY 29
Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Olivia Kirkpatrick, Landscape Designer, GreenWeaver Landscapes
Have 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 5 and up. Classes will take place outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
Members: $10/class | Non-Members: $15/class

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 28
2023-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
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.

Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)
2023-07-27 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!

THURSDAY, JULY 27
Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of the Arboretum. Enjoy our glorious gardens with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities as we discover the winged wildlife in our world.
Suitable for ages 2 and up. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Shine only.
Members: $5/class | Non-Members: $10/class
C﻿ritters in the Garden classes will be held on July 27, Aug 3, and Aug 10.

Golf Cart Garden Tours
2023-07-26 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-07-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-07-12 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-07-05 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!

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2023-07-25 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, JULY 25
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.
Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Free of charge
S﻿ummer Storytime will take place on July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2023-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, JULY 25
Sidewalk Chalk Walks (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 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 an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
S﻿idewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Iris Rhizome Sale
2023-07-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Delaware Valley Iris Society invites you to its Iris Rhizome Sale. Pre-ordering is encouraged but there will be plenty of opportunities for walk-in customers at the event. All are welcome!To pre-order irises:• Look for the pre-order catalog to be released to the public on Friday, June 30 on the Delaware Valley Iris Society website.• Ordering begins at 8 AM, July 1 and ends at midnight, July 10• Orders will be received via email to grh3@psu.edu• Pick-up and same day purchasing from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on sale day

Questions can be directed to George Hildenbrandt, DVIS presidentcall 814-571-6839 or email grh3@psu.edu

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 21
2023-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On July 21, stop by The Garden Shop to learn all about terrariums (for carnivorous plants, moisture-loving plants and succulents). 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.

Strangers in the Night: Moth Ecology and Conservation
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore the essential roles moths play in ecosystems.

THURSDAY, JULY 20
Strangers in the Night: Moth Ecology and Conservation
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Elena Tartaglia, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Bergen Community College
Explore the essential roles moths play in ecosystems as pollinators, links in food webs, and decomposers, as well as their importance to humans. Learn about conservation threats to moths and other insects in urban environments and how to attract them for close observation. Elena Tartaglia is also a co-founder of National Moth Week and will introduce you to this global-scale community science project celebrating the importance and beauty of moths and other nocturnal biodiversity.
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

Sunset Sketching Series
2023-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn how to sketch freely, capture light, improve your observation skills, and enhance your creativity!

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 19 – AUGUST 9

Sunset Sketching Series

7:00 – 8:30 PM

4-week series

Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action

There’s something special about being in nature and capturing its beauty on paper. As the sun begins to set at Jenkins, join artist Nicola Loughlin to learn how to sketch freely, capture light, improve your observation skills, and enhance your creativity! This sunset series offers a fun and supportive environment to develop your skills and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.

All materials included. Suitable for beginning and experienced artists. No experience necessary.

Members: $125/series | Non-Members: $140/series

Discover Tai Chi
2023-07-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
Discover Tai Chi
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option available for inclement weather.
Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/class
D﻿iscover Tai Chi classes will be held on July 19 and August 16.

Love, Nature, Magic Author Event
2023-07-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a special event with author Maria Rodale!

TUESDAY, JULY 18
Love, Nature, Magic Author Event
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Library’s Arbo-READ-um partnership
Join us for a reading of Love, Nature, Magic and Q&A conversation with bestselling author, activist, and garden expert Maria Rodale.
Light refreshments and a book signing will be held at the end of the event. Books will be available for purchase.
Free of charge

Summer Storytime with Mrs. Peanuckle
2023-07-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a special storytime with author Maria Rodale!

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Summer Storytime with Mrs. Peanuckle

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Sponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Library’s Arbo-READ-um partnership
Did you know that Maria Rodale also secretly writes children’s books? Secret, no more! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud with Maria Rodale (aka Mrs. Peanuckle) and a librarian from Tredyffrin Public Library.
A book signing will be held at the end of the event. Books will be available for purchase.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free of charge

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2023-07-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, JULY 18
Sidewalk Chalk Walks (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 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 an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
S﻿idewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 14
2023-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On July 14, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to manage powdery mildew, aphids, and general malaise as summer heats up. 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.

Mindful Yoga (7/13 – 8/17)
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
THURSDAYS | 6-week series: 7/13 – 8/17
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

Meditation in Motion
2023-07-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Meditation in Motion
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Meditation in Motion workshops incorporate elements of Qi Gong and Tai Chi walking to help us balance the active and passive, the yielding and wielding parts of ourselves. Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option available for inclement weather.
Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/class
Meditation in Motion classes will be held on July 12, Aug 9, and Sept 13

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2023-07-11 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, JULY 11
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.
Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Free of charge
S﻿ummer Storytime will take place on July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2023-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, JULY 11
Sidewalk Chalk Walks (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 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 an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
S﻿idewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Mindful Yoga (7/10 – 8/14)
2023-07-10 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: 7/10 – 8/14
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 our 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

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 7
2023-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On July 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate succulents. 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.
