Golf Cart Garden Tours
2024-04-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-29 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!

Wednesday Walkabouts
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Little Garden, Big Impact: Native Plants for Small Spaces
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Discover how tiny garden spaces can provide ecological benefits with native plants

THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Little Garden, Big Impact: Native Plants for Small Spaces
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Laura Cruz, Garden Designer and Horticulturist
Small spaces can have a big impact! Discover how tiny spaces such as containers, pocket meadows, and mini woodlands can provide ecological benefits with native plants. From petite trees and shrubs to well-behaved perennials, learn what to select for your garden just in time for spring planting!
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

The Garden Shop at Jenkins - Opening Day
2024-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
The Garden Shop’s outdoor nursery re-opens for the growing season on April 19 and will be open daily from 9 AM – 4 PM through October. With over 300 plants to choose from, including evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, small trees, shrubs, houseplants, and numerous perennials for both shade and sun, The Garden Shop has something for everyone. Information cards will be on display for each plant providing a wealth of information such as site requirements, deer resistance, wildlife value, growth habit, and pictures in different seasons. Several of our offerings are uncommon, unusual, or even rare or endangered. The majority of the plants we offer for sale are propagated on-site at Jenkins.

Cash, checks, credit cards, Cash App and/or ApplePay are accepted in The Garden Shop. Don’t forget to bring your own box to transport plants home; new boxes are available to purchase in The Garden Shop.

Photo Walk
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Photo Walk
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.
Rain date: Sunday, April 21
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
Photo Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 20, May 18, and June 15

Bird Walk (4/22)
2024-04-22 07:45 - 08:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come birding with Bonnie!

MONDAY, APRIL 22
Bird Walk
7:45 – 8:45 AM
Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Search for spring migratory birds, 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

Tai Chi (4/24 – 5/29)
2024-04-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi series

Tai Chi
WEDNESDAYS | 6-week series: 4/24 – 5/29
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 outdoors with an indoor option available for inclement weather.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

Peak Bloom Photography
2024-04-26 18:00 - 2024-04-27 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Spring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms – join us for a two-day workshop!

Peak Bloom Photography
2-day Workshop:
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Spring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms with azaleas, rhododendrons, and flowering trees galore! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will illustrate some of the challenges and solutions to creating impactful floral photographs, including equipment, camera settings, lighting, and composition.
Friday evening’s indoor instruction will prepare you for photographing out in the gardens on Saturday morning. After spending time in the gardens, the group will reconvene indoors for supportive sharing.
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: $70 | Non-Members: $80

Spring Volunteer Blitz
2024-04-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Wrap up your Earth Week activities with a Hort. Blitz at Jenkins! Each year, we invite our community to join us as we continue the restoration efforts in our natural areas. For this year’s spring Hort. Blitz we will be tackling the colonies of garlic mustard in our Conservation Woodlands. Meet at the Education Center and then walk with the group to the Conservation Woodlands where we will be working. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. All tools provided. This event will be held completely outdoors.

Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
2024-04-29 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits.

MONDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIES
Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
4/29 – 5/20 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits. We will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds.
Suitable for ages 2–5. Child-sized yoga mats will be provided. Adults must accompany their children and are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and participate during the classes. Registration required for children only. Rain or shine; indoor space for inclement weather.
Members: $48/series | Non-Members: $56/series

Plant Sale Weekend
2024-05-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Plant Sale Weekend

Opening Night Party & Pre-SaleFriday, May 3, 2024 Tickets required.General SaleSaturday, May 4 from 9 AM – 4 PMSunday, May 5 from 9 AM – 4 PMOpen to the public; tickets are not requiredJoin us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for a wide selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs. The sale will also feature rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas from our friends at the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. The sale will be held outdoors at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and will be rain or shine. Credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Cash App, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Plant Sale Weekend - Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale
2024-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Plant Sale Weekend – Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale

Opening Night Party & Pre-SaleFriday, May 3, 2024 Tickets required.General SaleSaturday, May 4 from 9 AM – 4 PMSunday, May 5 from 9 AM – 4 PMOpen to the public; tickets are not requiredJoin us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for a wide selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs. The sale will also feature rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas from our friends at the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society. The sale will be held outdoors at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and will be rain or shine. Credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Cash App, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Jenkins Juniors (5/14 – 6/4)
2024-05-14 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)
5/14 – 6 /4 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! 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 will also be held on 4/16 – 5/7. Click here to register.

Wild Philly: The Extraordinary Nature of Our Backyard
2024-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Meet some of the region’s featured creatures and the places you can go to see the diversity of wildlife

THURSDAY, MAY 16
Wild Philly: The Extraordinary Nature of Our Backyard
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Mike Weilbacher, Naturalist, Environmental Educator, and Author of Wild Philly
America’s sixth largest city is home to an amazing abundance of surprising wildlife: the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth; the coyote, a recent immigrant to Wild Philly; the beaver, once vanished and now making an astonishing comeback; and more. Meet some of the region’s featured creatures and the places you can go to see the diversity of wildlife. Learn the largest threats to nature and the ways you can help.
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
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, MAY 18
Photo Walk
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.
Rain date: Sunday, May 19
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
Photo Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, April 20, May 18, and June 15

Spring Blooms Annual Celebration
2024-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Spring Blooms Annual Celebration Celebrate our local pollinators and the emergence of spring by enjoying a roving dinner, garden games, lively music, a live auction, and other floral festivities. This annual gala supports the ongoing mission and work of Jenkins.

Mindful Yoga (6/3 – 6/24)
2024-06-03 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 | 4-week series: 6/3 – 6/24
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
