Psychological Benefits of Nature Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 pm Presented by Reese Nelson, Ph.D., Professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Drawing on key insights from literature, life experience, and original research, Dr. Reese Nelson will discuss the psychological benefits of plants and why natural environments renew people. Join us to learn about the restorative qualities of […]

Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff. Join us on Wednesday afternoons this fall as we celebrate the change of seasons. The Arboretum’s staff will lead you on tours through the garden to talk with you about our botanical collections, focusing on a different theme each week which could late summer wildflowers, fruit and berries, […]

Conservation Woodlands Hike Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am Rain date: Saturday, November 16, 10:00 am Led by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. As the Arboretum looks to its future, we evaluate opportunities to allow access into areas of the property that are currently restricted, but have enormous […]