Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Mindful Yoga (4/7 – 5/12)
2022-04-07 09:30 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, April 7 – May 12, 9:30 – 10:45 am
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. All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice. Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Wednesday Walkabouts
2022-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Mindful Yoga (4/4 – 5/9)
2022-04-04 18:00 - 19:15 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Mondays, April 4 – May 9, 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.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice.
Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Storytime (All Ages)
2022-03-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-03-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-02-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a fun morning out at Jenkins!

Photo Walk
2022-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture seasonal beauty at Jenkins!

Photo Walk

Saturday, March 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am

(Rain date: Sunday, March 20)
Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Join us to shoot the season! 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. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $15/walk; Non-Members: $20/walk

Photo Walks will take place on the following Third Saturdays:
February 19, March 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am and May 21, June 18, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Let it Be an Oak
2022-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for a talk by Doug Tallamy, the author of The Nature of Oaks.

Let it Be an Oak

Thursday, March 17, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Doug Tallamy, Ph.D., author, entomologist, and University of Delaware professor

Once we have decided to restore the ecological integrity of our suburban neighborhoods, we need to decide what plants to add to our properties. Oaks are superior trees for suburban restoration projects because of their many ecological and aesthetic attributes. Doug Tallamy will compare oak species to other popular shade trees in terms of their ability to support animal diversity, protect watersheds, sequester carbon dioxide, and restore lost plant communities.

Free of charge; registration is required.

This lecture is a part of our monthly Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures will be held virtually and a link will be emailed to registered participants prior to each program date.

Handmade Gemstone Bracelets
2022-03-12 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Create your own unique gemstone bracelet.

Mindful Yoga (2/24 - 3/31)
2022-02-24 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, Feb. 24 – Mar. 31, 9:30 – 10:45 am
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. All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice. Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Chair Yoga Workshop
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
Discover the benefits of a gentle seated practice.

Chair Yoga Workshop

Wednesday, February 23, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor

Join us to discover the benefits of a gentle seated practice. Chair yoga can improve your strength and flexibility, while reducing joint strain and stress. Explore how the modified poses transfer from floor to chair and can be taken anywhere! Chair yoga is great for people with limited mobility or if you need a break from seated office work.

This will be a virtual workshop. Participants will need to have a straight back chair available at home to use – a simple folding chair with no arms is ideal.

Members: $20; Non-Members: $30

Mindful Yoga (2/21 - 3/28)
2022-02-21 18:00 - 19:15 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Mondays, Feb. 21 – Mar. 28, 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.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice.
Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Photo Walk
2022-02-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture seasonal beauty at Jenkins!

Photo Walk

Saturday, February 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am

(Rain dates: Third Sundays, February 20, March 20, May 22, June 19)
Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Join us to shoot the season! 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. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $15/walk; Non-Members: $20/walk

Photo Walks will take place on the following Third Saturdays:
February 19, March 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am and May 21, June 18, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Edible Landscaping with Native Plants
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore native plants that are perfect for your edible garden

Edible Landscaping with Native Plants

Thursday, February 17, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano, Co-founders, Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a Level II-accredited arboretum in New York’s Hudson Valley. The gardens have grown to include an extensive collection of unusual edible and decorative plantings (Zone 6). Join Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano to discover native edible plants that are low-maintenance, underutilized and garden-worthy. Prepare to get inspired (and hungry!) while you learn practical tips for surrounding your home and gracing your table with native fruits and nuts.
Free of charge; registration is required.

This lecture is a part of our monthly Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures will be held virtually and a link will be emailed to registered participants prior to each program date.

Plant A Valentine (Ages 6 – 9)
2022-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get hands-on playing with plants!

Plant A Valentine (Ages 6 – 9)

Saturday, February 12, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Presented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Do you love plants? Join us to create some botanical Valentine gifts and learn about making new plants from old. Methods for stem and leaf cuttings, as well as seed sowing, will be explored.

Suitable for ages 6 – 9. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

Roots, Shoots, Seeds & Leaves: Techniques for Houseplant Propagation
2022-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Fun with plant propagation!

Roots, Shoots, Seeds & Leaves: Techniques for Houseplant Propagation

Saturday, February 12, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Presented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

It might be chilly outside, but it’s never too cold to play with plants! Join Helen Standen to explore various techniques for propagating houseplants including root, stem, and leaf cuttings, as well as seed sowing. Participants will go home with a box of baby houseplants. Suitable for adults & teens.

Members: $20; Non-Members: $30

Putting Plants to Work
2022-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Discover how to manage stormwater with your home landscape

Putting Plants to Work

Thursday, January 20, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Jeff Lorenz, Founder, Refugia Design/Build

Managing stormwater runoff is one of the more common issues presented by homeowners seeking a reimagining of their landscape. How can we get creative with design and materials to create a beautiful and multi-tasking outdoor space? Reducing lawn, establishing deep-rooted plantings, and integrating permeable hardscaping is key to reducing neighborhood erosion, filtering pollutants, and absorbing dirty water before it enters our precious waterways. Join ecological landscape designer Jeff Lorenz of Narberth-based Refugia Design/Build for expert tips and insight on creating native habitat that is immersive, functional, and resilient.

Free of charge; registration is required.

This lecture is a part of our monthly Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures will be held virtually and a link will be emailed to registered participants prior to each program date.

Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest
2022-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for an 8-week botanical illustration series

Botanical Observations: Winter Objects of Field and Forest
8-Week Virtual Series on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 and 8
Presented by Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator

Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our winter outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Not only will we learn about that botanical object, like branches, mosses, lichens, fungi, and leaves, but we’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; Non-Members: $200

The Wister Rhododendron Garden: A New Perspective
2022-01-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover the rhododendron collections at Tyler Arboretum

The Wister Rhododendron Garden: A New Perspective

Sunday, January 16, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Presented by Olivia Kirkpatrick, Wister Rhododendron Gardener, Tyler Arboretum

Join Olivia Kirkpatrick to explore the Wister Rhododendron Garden at Tyler Arboretum, one of the largest collections of hardy elepidote rhododendron in North America. The presentation will take us from the creation of the garden in 1961 by Tyler’s first director, Dr. John Wister, to the present. Olivia will discuss the progress of the garden in her first two years, as well as some of the plans and hopes for the future.

This lecture is sponsored by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society (VFARS).

Free of charge; registration is required.

Mindful Yoga (1/13 - 2/17)
2022-01-13 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, Jan. 13 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10:45 am
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.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice.
Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Mindful Yoga (1/10 – 2/14)
2022-01-10 18:00 - 19:15 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga

6-Week Series on Mondays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 14, 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.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice.
Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.

Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Photo Walk
2021-12-18 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, December 18, 9:00 – 11:00 am
(Rain date: December 19)
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.

Bioluminescence in the Smokies: Nature's Light Show
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore nature’s light show!

Bioluminescence in the Smokies: Nature’s Light Show

Thursday, December 16, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Presented by Will Kuhn, PhD, Director of Science and Research at Discover Life in America

Discover Life in America (DLiA) is a non-profit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park that manages a massive inventory of the park’s rich biodiversity. Join Dr. Kuhn of DLiA to explore the many bioluminescent organisms that live in the Smokies, including the park’s famous fireflies. Learn about threats facing fireflies and what you can do to help fireflies in your own backyard.

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.

Winter Luminary Nights
2021-12-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light!

Holiday Greens Outdoor Planter Workshop
2021-12-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Create a festive planter to add to your holiday decor
