Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Summer Storytime
2021-08-11 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library!

Summer Storytime
Wednesdays, July 14, 21, August 11 and 18, 10:00 – 10:30 am
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories read by Michele Bolay from the Tredyffrin Public Library Children’s Department.
Storytime will be held indoors; masks will be required indoors for all unvaccinated attendees ages 2 and older.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rain or shine.
Free of charge. Registration required for children only.

Wednesday Walkabouts
2021-08-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Arbo-READ-um Final Discussion + Tour
2021-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for our Arbo-READ-um wrap-up event!Arbo-READ-um Final Discussion + Tour Thursday, July 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Tredyffrin Township Libraries are excited to partner together on our first reading initiative, Arbo-READ-um. Join other readers for a talk and a walk! Engage with library staff in a final discussion of Doug Bierend’s In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms. Enjoy a fungi-focused tour of the grounds with Jenkins’ Hort staff. Please note, this is an outdoor event with an indoor inclement weather space – registration is limited. Free of charge; registration is required.

Photography Fun for Kids (Ages 8+)
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Fun for your little photographer!

Photography Fun for Kids
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
(Rain date: Thurs., July 29)
Presented by Angelina Minger, owner of Angelina M. Photography
Grab your camera for an adventure in photography at Jenkins! Photographer, Angelina Minger, will lead a walk-and-talk outdoor class highlighting scenic locations and seasonal interest. The goal of the class is to foster creativity in each budding photographer by learning tips about lighting, composition and different angles to find unique shots. Participants can use any kind of camera (iPhone, DSLR, point-and-shoot, etc.) but they must have a working knowledge of how to use it.
Suitable for ages 8 and up. An accompanying adult must be on Jenkins property for the entirety of the class.
Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Summer Picnic Series: July 22
2021-07-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series!

Thursday, July 22 from 5 pm – sunset
Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series! On the fourth Thursday of the month, Jenkins will be open for picnicking through the gardens. Pack your own snacks and beverages, or pre-order delicious bites and brews from our neighbors at La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse. Must be over 21 to purchase alcohol. All ages are welcome to attend.

New in July – Music from award winning songwriter Kyle Swartzwelder.
This event is ticketed per car. Please be prepared to show e-tickets or printed tickets when you pull into the parking lot at Jenkins.
Tickets: $25/car for Members; $35/car for Non-Members.

Ready to pre-order from La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse? Click here to pre-order food and drink. Orders must be submitted by 8 pm on Tuesday, July 20 and can be picked up from 5 – 7 pm on picnic nights at Jenkins.

Join us for more picnicking on August 26 and September 23. Tickets go on sale one week prior to each picnic night.
Questions? Get in touch by emailing programs@jenkinsarboretum.org

Summer Storytime
2021-07-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-07-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for storytime in the garden!

Beginner Portrait Photography in Nature
2021-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn the basics of portrait photography in an inspiring setting.

Beginner Portrait Photography in Nature
Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
(Rain date: Tuesday, July 27)
Presented by Angelina Minger, owner of Angelina M. Photography

Do you love taking outdoor photos of family and friends but are a bit clueless when it comes to posing people and using your camera? Join photographer, Angelina Minger, to explore the basics of portrait photography and learn tricks for successful portraits in nature. We’ll start off with a review of basic camera functions and how to best utilize the settings on your camera. Then head out in the gardens for hands-on instruction and discussion about lighting, composition, and positioning of your subjects.
Participants should bring their DSLR camera and manual, if possible.

Members: $25; Non-Members: $35
Registration required.

Moth Night
2021-07-17 20:30 - 22:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore moths in the dark at Jenkins!

Moth Night

Saturday, July 17, 8:30 – 10:30 pm

Discover the diversity of moths and the fun of “mothing” during this evening exploration! Join us to celebrate National Moth Week (July 17-25) with local moth enthusiast Barb Elliot, Co-Director of the Backyards for Nature program of Valley Forge Audubon Society. Learn all about moths with an indoor presentation, then head outdoors to a light station to see what we can attract for close-up viewing. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

$10 Members, $15 Non-Members

Photo Walk
2021-07-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to shoot the season!

Photo Walk
Saturday, July 17, 9:00 – 11:00 am
(Rain date: July 18)
Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi 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. A tripod is a helpful tool, if you have one. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $15; Non-Members: $20
Registration required.

Photo Walks will take place on the following Third Saturdays:
July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 and Dec 18.

The Varieties of Mycological Experience
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for an author talk!

The Varieties of Mycological Experience
Thursday, July 15, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presented by Doug Bierend, freelance writer and author of In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms
Around the country, growing numbers of people are discovering the many wonders and possibilities posed by fungi. But beyond providing food, medicine, sustainable materials, innovative remediation techniques, and enchanted forest outings, the under-examined kingdom of fungi also offer unexpected opportunities to reconsider how we connect with nature, and with one another. Get introduced to a diverse community of citizen scientists, basement cultivators, independent entrepreneurs, communitarian naturalists, artists, tinkerers, and others who are working to foster fungal fellowship and hopes for a more reciprocal, sustainable world.
Co-sponsored by Tredyffrin Township Libraries’ Arbo-READ-um partnership.
Free of charge; registration is required.
This lecture will be held virtually. A link and viewing instructions will be emailed after your registration is complete.

Sidewalk Chalk Walks
2021-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
A special morning of family fun and endless doodling!

Mindful Yoga (7/12 - 8/16)
2021-07-12 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 6-Week Series on Mondays, July 12 – August 16, 6:00 – 7:15 pm Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor Throughout our busy and often stressful lives, take time to practice Mindful Hatha Yoga. Our practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose. A variety of healthy living topics will be discussed to further benefit mind-body health. All levels are invited to join for any session. Modifications and variations are always offered making this class accessible to all. The only requirement is the willingness to show up. Limited in-person spots will be offered, as well as a virtual option to join. Members: $72 for 6-week series Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Summer Observations: Beginning a Woodland Sketchbook
2021-07-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and get sketching!

Summer Observations: Beginning a Woodland Sketchbook
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Presented by Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator
Botanical art draws together art and science. What better way to become familiar with our Pennsylvania plants than by beginning a sketchbook? Join Margaret Saylor to explore basic botanical art techniques, view different approaches to making a sketchbook, and take a walk around the garden. We’ll reconvene to share observations and our work. A great way to start that sketchbook you have always wanted to create!
All levels welcome. A recommended materials list will be emailed after your registration is complete.
Members: $30; Non-Members: $40
Registration required.

Go with the Flow Yoga
2021-07-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Gentle yoga out in the beauty of Jenkins

Go with the Flow Yoga
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Enjoy a slow and refreshing start to your weekend with gentle yoga out in the beauty of Jenkins. Connect your body and breath together through vinyasa flow. This class will seamlessly string poses together, moving from one to another using breath. All levels are welcome. Modifications and variations are always offered making this class accessible to all. Register for one or both classes.
Yoga will be held in-person outdoors.
Members: $12; Non-Members: $18
Registration required.

Summer Picnic Series: June 24
2021-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series!Thursday, June 24 from 5 pm – sunset Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series! On the fourth Thursday of the month, Jenkins will be open for picnicking through the gardens. Pack your own snacks and beverages, or pre-order delicious bites and brews from our neighbors at La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse. Must be over 21 to purchase alcohol. All ages are welcome to attend. This event is ticketed per car. Please be prepared to show e-tickets or printed tickets when you pull into the parking lot at Jenkins. Tickets: $25/car for Members; $35/car for Non-Members. Join us throughout the summer for more picnicking on July 22, August 26, and September 23. Tickets go on sale one week prior to each picnic night. Ready to pre-order from La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse? Click here to pre-order food and drink. Orders must be submitted by 8 pm on Tuesday, June 22 and can be picked up from 5-7pm on picnic nights at Jenkins. Questions? Get in touch by emailing programs@jenkinsarboretum.org

Arbo-READ-um Kickoff Discussion
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for our first Arbo-READ-um!Arbo-READ-um Kick-Off Discussion Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Tredyffrin Township Libraries are excited to partner together on our first reading initiative, Arbo-READ-um. Join other readers to discuss your anticipation of Doug Bierend’s In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms and hear fungi facts from Jenkins staff. The first 15 participants registered for this event will receive a free copy of In Search of Mycotopia. This is an outdoor event with an indoor inclement weather space – registration is limited. Free of charge; registration is required.

Power to the Trees
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Look at trees through an intimate historical lens.

Power to the Trees
Thursday, June 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presented by Abra Lee, Founder of Conquer the Soil
Ancestral connectors, fruit bearers, holders of signs and symbols, transporters of luck, providers of shade, guardians, mirrors, gathering spots. Trees enrich the environment and our soul.
Connections to trees are more than environmental, for many they are personal. Looking at trees through an intimate historical lens may be part of the solution to engage a new generation of tree huggers and advance future conservation efforts.
This lecture will be held virtually. A link and viewing instructions will be emailed after your registration is complete.
Free of charge; registration is required.
We depend on the support of friends and neighbors – like you! Click here to become a member today.

Second Saturday Workshop: Found Object Succulent Planter
2021-06-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us each month for a hands-on workshop to create your own seasonal masterpiece!

Yoga Workshop: Mindfulness Meditation
2021-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us outdoors in-person for a mindfulness meditation workshop.

Yoga Workshop: Mindfulness Meditation
Wednesday, May 26 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Rain date: Thursday, May 27 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor

Jon Kabat Zinn describes Mindfulness Meditation as paying attention, moment by moment, on purpose, without judgement. Join us to learn the simple, but not always easy, practice that has the power to bring steadfastness and clarity to all aspects of your life. By establishing a consistent practice, you may find yourself more awake, more present to your own life. We will learn how to sit, chose an object of meditation, and work with the thoughts that arise.

This Yoga Workshop will be held in-person outdoors. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. You may want to bring a cushion or camping chair for the seated portions of our meditation.

Members: $20
Non-Members: $30

Butterfly Buffet Container Garden: A Workshop for Young Gardeners
2021-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Very hungry caterpillars will be sure to love this Butterfly Buffet!

Butterfly Buffet Container Garden: A Workshop for Young Gardeners
Sunday, May 23 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Presented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Very hungry caterpillars will be sure to love this Butterfly Buffet! This workshop for children will begin with an overview of the butterfly life cycle and the species found in our region. Participants will then pot-up a container designed to attract and nurture these native species. This program is appropriate for children ages 6-10 accompanied by an adult. Each adult/child team will work at their own table to ensure social distancing.
$15/child for members; $20/child for non-members.
Adult accompaniment is required. Adults accompanying children are free of charge and do not need to register.

Hamilton Fellow Lecture Series: The Importance of Ethnobotany
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
For thousands of years, humans have been invested in learning about the uses of plants.

The Importance of Ethnobotany
Thursday, May 20 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presented by Jacob Summers, Hamilton Educational Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
For thousands of years, humans have been invested in learning about the uses of plants. Much of what we use in our daily life comes from plants: clothing, food, medicine, rubber, dyes, and the list goes on. However, today we live in a society where there is often a disconnect between the plants themselves and the products that they are used to manufacture. Ethnobotany is the study of the classification, use, and management of plants by people. Join Jacob Summers as he connects the dots between plants and people, and explains why conservation and community development is vital to maintaining diversity and natural resources.
The Hamilton Fellow Lecture Series is a series of talks given by the current Hamilton Educational Fellows. The Fellowship provides an immersive educational experience in the unparalleled setting of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Fellows will acquire specialized skills and practical knowledge that will benefit them in pursuit of a career in the fields of horticulture, botany, biology, or environmental resource management.
Lecture will be held virtually. A link and viewing instructions will be emailed after your registration is complete.
Free of charge; registration is required.
We depend on the support of friends and neighbors – like you! Click here to become a member today.

All the Presidents’ Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America

All the Presidents’ Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses – How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America
Tuesday, April 27 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presented by Marta McDowell
Sponsored by the Villanova Garden Club
The 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history— kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds have remained not only beautiful, but also a powerful reflection of American trends. In All the Presidents’ Gardens bestselling author Marta McDowell tells the untold history of the White House Grounds. History buffs will revel in the fascinating tidbits about Lincoln’s goats, Ike’s putting green, Jackie’s iconic roses, and Amy Carter’s tree house. Gardeners will enjoy the information on the plants whose favor has come and gone over the years and the gardeners who have been responsible for it all.
This lecture will be held virtually. A link and viewing instructions will be emailed after your registration is complete.
Free of charge; registration is required.
We depend on the support of friends and neighbors – like you! Click here to become a member today.

Rare Finds and Exceptional Specimens
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Preserving America’s Finest Native Rhododendrons

Rare Finds and Exceptional Specimens: Preserving America’s Finest Native Rhododendrons
Thursday, April 15 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presented by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
In this presentation, Steve will talk about our exciting new curatorial initiative to develop a native rhododendron germplasm (genetics) repository at Jenkins. He will discuss exactly what we are doing, how we are doing, and why it is important. In addition, Steve will tell about the progress of this project and share stories and pictures of some of the highlights through the first year. This is a program for all plant lovers who appreciate the unusual and extraordinary, and who enjoy azaleas and rhododendrons as much as we do.
This lecture will be held virtually. A link and viewing instructions will be emailed after your registration is complete.
Free of charge; registration is required.
We depend on the support of friends and neighbors – like you! Click here to become a member today.

Second Saturday Workshop: Springtime Floral Centerpiece
2021-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
