Dive into native plants and ecology-based design!Using native plants requires more than simply expanding the conventional design palette. New design, implementation, and management techniques emerge from observing how native plants develop in nature; many of which are diametrically opposed to traditional horticultural practice. Examine how alternative approaches—from selecting, arranging, and spacing plants to the simple […]

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Get ready for a spook-tacular journey into the world of creatures that crawl, slither, and flutter!Led by the Upper Main Line YMCA Environmental & STEM Education NaturalistsMeet live animal ambassadors—including gentle snakes, curious lizards, and incredible insects—and discover how these often-misunderstood animals help keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. Learn why snakes are shy but important […]