Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Iris Flower Show
2023-05-28 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Visit Jenkins to see iris blooms grown by members of the Delaware Valley Iris Society. Members will be on hand to answer your iris questions and to discuss growing and showing irises. This show will be held in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.Horticulture Division –Any gardener with an iris they know the correct name for can enter it in the show between 7:30 – 9:30 AM. Artistic Arrangement Division – Anyone can enter a floral arrangement with the only requirement that it contain an iris. For this division there is no requirement to know the name of the iris and no need to have grown the iris yourself.Iris Culture Demonstration – 1 PMLearn how to divide clumps of bearded and beardless types of irises. Participants will see how to prepare the divisions for garden planting and for potting. You will even get to pot up and take home some irises. Bring your iris questions!

The Iris Show and demo are open to all; free of charge.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, May 24, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Wednesday Walkabouts
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Spring Blooms Annual Celebration
2023-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for our annual garden party fundraiser! Celebrate the emergence of spring by enjoying a roving dinner, garden games, lively music, and other floral festivities. New this year! Bid on exclusive experiences during our live auction.

Support the mission and work of Jenkins by becoming a sponsor or patron of Spring Blooms. Your support enables us to welcome 67,000+ visitors to the gardens each year with free admission, offer educational programs to people of all ages, and model climate resiliency through ecological horticulture.

Click here to learn more.

Photo Walk
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

Photo Walk
Saturdays, May 20, 9 – 11 AM
Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Capture the season! An award-winning photographer 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: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Rain date: Third Sunday, 5/21

Mapping Our Impact Together
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:30
Explore data that demonstrate the impact we can have on the climate and local ecosystems in our own backyard.

Mapping Our Impact Together

Thursday, May 18, 7 – 8:30 PM

Karen Clancy, Landscape Architect, Refugia Design-Build

Jess Vairo, Site Analyst, Refugia Design-Build

Refugia’s Ecological Greenway Network is a multi-year design/stewardship project in collaboration with homeowners and communities that seeks to enhance, rather than degrade, ecosystem function. Gain insight into the landscape analysis and innovative drone and ground mapping that enhances the efficiency of Refugia’s design process. Explore a biodiversity and carbon analysis using real quantifiable data from Greenway project examples that demonstrate the impact we can each have on the climate and local ecosystems in our own backyard through simple, smart gardening choices.

Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, May 17, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Jenkins Juniors (5/16 – 6 /20)
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!

Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4)
5-week series on Tuesdays, May 16 – June 20, 10 – 11 AM (NO CL ASS 6/6)
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 2–4. 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: $60/series | Non-Members: $70/series
Registration required for children only.

Rhododendron Truss Show
2023-05-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Presented by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Visit Jenkins on May 13 to see a display of rhododendron flowers from members of the Rhododendron Society. The show will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Admission is free.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, May 10, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Plant Sale Weekend
2023-05-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM – 4 PM.Join us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas, plus an expanded selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs.

The sale will be held outdoors at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and will be rain or shine. Credit card, cash, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged.

The proceeds from this sale help support Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Since 1988, the two organizations have partnered to offer a wonderful selection of plants to the public during this weekend-long plant sale. Both organizations work to connect people to plants through education, research, and outreach.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, May 3, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
2023-05-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits.

Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)

4-wk Series on Mondays, May 1 – May 22, 9:30 – 10:15 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

Volunteer Day in Memory of Griffin Lang
2023-04-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join with us for a day of volunteering in memory of Griffin Lang. Volunteers from the community will work together in the Conservation Woodlands tract of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to pull an invasive plant called garlic mustard. This volunteer day is part of an ongoing project to restore the Conservation Woodlands portion of the Arboretum, with the goal of eventually opening it to the public. After a morning of work, we will take time to enjoy snacks and coffee while taking time to share stories and remember Griffin and his love for the natural world.

All tools and materials will be provided. No experience necessary; all are welcome. This event will be held entirely outdoors.

Click here to sign up.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, April 26, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Handel's Ice Cream Fundraiser
2023-04-26 11:00 - 21:00 | Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 573 E Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, 19312, United States
Eat delicious ice cream and support Jenkins on Wed, Apr 26 from 11 AM – 9 PM! Handel’s in Berwyn will donate 20% of your total purchase to Jenkins.

Must present flyer at purchase – click here for flyer.

Tai Chi (4/26 - 5/31)
2023-04-26 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 Series
6-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 26 – May 31, 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

Bird Walk
2023-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come birding with Bonnie!

Bird Walk
Monday, April 24, 8 – 9 AM
Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Come birding with Bonnie! Search for migratory birds in spring 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

Opening Day - The Garden Shop Nursery
2023-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
The outdoor nursery at The Garden Shop at Jenkins reopens for the season on Friday, April 21! 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.

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
Learn about the successful outcomes and future aspirations of the Longwood native orchid conservation program.

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens

Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8:30 PM

Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding, and Collections, Longwood Gardens

Pennsylvania’s beautiful wild orchids require a specialized approach to conservation, and public gardens play a key role in supporting these efforts. In 2015, Longwood Gardens initiated a native orchid conservation program that focuses on the horticultural aspects of ex situ orchid conservation, including seed propagation, seedling establishment, and collections development. This is balanced with in situ restoration, population assessments of rare species, and field work to catalogue previously unknown orchid occurrences. Learn more about the development, successful outcomes, and future aspirations of the program to date.

Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Daffodil Show
2023-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Presented by the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Join us for a display of daffodils grown by members of the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Stop by and be amazed by the striking variations in color, form, and fragrance displayed by these springtime favorites. This display will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens; admission is free.⁠

Photo Walk
2023-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

Photo Walk

Saturdays, April 15, May 20, June 17, 9 – 11 AM

Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer

Capture the season! An award-winning photographer 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: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Rain dates: Third Sundays, 4/16, 5/21, and 6/18
