Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

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

Storytime (All Ages)
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!

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

Mindful Yoga (11/22-12/27)
2021-11-22 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
6-Week Series on Mondays, November 22 – December 27, 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. A variety of healthy living topics will be discussed to further benefit mind-body health. All levels are invited to join for any session. Modifications and variations are always offered making this class accessible to all. The only requirement is the willingness to show up.
Limited in-person spots will be offered, as well as a virtual option to join.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Photo Walk
2021-11-20 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, November 20, 9:00 – 11:00 am

(Rain date: November 21)

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.

What is Open Space?
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore the history of open space in Chester County

What is Open Space?

Thursday, November 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Ellen Endslow, Director of Collections/Curator, Chester County History Center

There are many opinions about what open space is or should be. Farmland, woodlands, parks, town squares, building courtyards, and bike trails are some examples. Personal experiences often shape opinions that affect personal and public outcomes. Ellen Endslow will look at how Chester Countians made choices through time that influence our environment today.

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.

Hamilton Educational Fellowship Symposium
2021-11-07 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
Learn more about our Hamilton Educational Fellowship experience

Hamilton Educational Fellowship Symposium
Sunday, November 7, 2 – 3:30 pm
Presented by current, and former, Hamilton Educational Fellows
The Hamilton Educational Fellowship provides an immersive learning experience in the unparalleled setting of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Join us to explore this well-respected program and discover more about the specialized projects of the current Fellows. Hear from a former Fellow about their journey and how the skills and knowledge acquired during the program benefitted them in their career path. There will be time at the end for a panel Q&A.
Free of charge; registration is required.

Conservation Woodlands Hike
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get a behind-the-scenes look at a special spot at Jenkins

Conservation Woodlands Hike

Saturday, November 6, 10:00 – 11:30 am

(Rain date: Sunday, November 14)

Led by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

As the Arboretum looks to its future, we evaluate opportunities to expand into areas of the property that are currently restricted. One of those areas is a 10-acre tract of minimally-managed woodlands that is easily accessible from the public garden. We would like to extend an invitation for a behind-the-scenes tour into these Conservation Woodlands to see our progress thus far and witness first-hand the enormous potential. It is sure to be another inspiring autumn walk through the woods.
Note: We will be walking on uneven, unpaved trails; please wear sturdy footwear and bring walking sticks if needed.

Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Mindful Yoga (11/4-12/16)
2021-11-04 09:30 - 10:45 | 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
6-Week Virtual Series on Thursdays, November 4 – December 16, 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 virtual 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. A variety of healthy living topics will be discussed to further benefit mind-body health.
All levels are invited to join. Modifications and variations are always offered making this class accessible to all.
This series will be held virtually. No class on 11/25.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series
