Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!
WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13
Fall Wednesday Walkabouts
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!
Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).
Free of charge

Mindful Yoga (9/12 –10/17)
2024-09-12 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga

Mindful Yoga
THURSDAYS | 6-week series: 9/12 –10/17
9:30 – 10:45 AM
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.
Our Thursday Morning Mindful Yoga classes will be held virtually.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

Last Chance Café: The Secret Life of a Goldenrod Field
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover the life histories of insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Last Chance Café: The Secret Life of a Goldenrod Field
2:00–3:30 PM
Mike Weilbacher, Naturalist and Author of Wild Philly
Goldenrod fields—the wrongful villains in thousands of allergy-relief commercials—are a critically important ecosystem for millions of butterflies, bugs, and birds, offering a last chance for life-saving pollen and nectar before the long winter sets in.
In a combination of indoor talk and outdoor walk, discover the wonderful life histories of the many insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields. You’ll gain a deep appreciation for this critical ecosystem and be inspired to plant goldenrod and other native plants in your own yard.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Horticulture Highlights Walk
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Horticulture Highlights Walk
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!
Free of charge
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This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 – 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees—members receive 10% off all purchases.

Tai Chi (9/18 - 10/23)
2024-09-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 6-week Tai Chi series

Tai Chi
WEDNESDAYS | 6-week series: 9/18 – 10/23
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

Golf Cart Garden Tours
2024-09-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-09-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-10-02 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-10-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13
Golf Cart Garden Tours
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary and research nursery, and history of the property, including a drive-by view of the Jenkins and Browning Houses.
Tour topics and route will be the same each week. Limited spots available—only 5 people per tour.
Free of charge

Horticulture Highlights Walk
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Horticulture Highlights Walk
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!
Free of charge
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This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 – 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees—members receive 10% off all purchases.

Planting in Action Drop-in Day
2024-09-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Stop by our Upper Wildflower Garden between 9:30 – 11 AM to watch our horticulture staff & volunteers add new plants to our landscape!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Planting in Action Drop-in Day
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Come see fall planting in action! Stop by Jenkins’ Upper Wildflower Garden anytime between 9:30 – 11:00 AM to watch our horticulture staff and volunteers add new plants to our landscape. See how to plant properly, learn about great native plants, and get behind-the-scenes information on our planting projects.
Free of charge
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This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 – 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees—members receive 10% off all purchases.

Ecological Horticulture Practices
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Learn about ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices at Jenkins.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Ecological Horticulture Practices
7:00–8:30 PM
Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Recent weather extremes, increased pests and diseases, habitat loss, and overuse of chemical pesticides have taken their toll on our environment and all the life within it. Here at Jenkins, we recognize these challenges and are focused on reversing these trends through ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices. Learn what Jenkins is doing to improve our ecosystem and how you can join this effort.
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

Horticulture Highlights Walk
2024-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Horticulture Highlights Walk
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!
Free of charge
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This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 – 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees—members receive 10% off all purchases.

Photo Walk
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
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, 9/22
Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walk
Photo Walks are scheduled for Saturdays, Sep 21, Oct 19, and Nov 16

Shop with Staff
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Shop with StaffSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 219:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.

Fall Planting Demonstration
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Fall Planting Demonstration
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Fall is a great time for planting, when the heat of summer has passed but there is still time for newly-planted roots to establish before heaving frosts begin. You can think of late-season planting as a head start on the next year. An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques. You will learn everything you need to know to ensure the survival of your fall plantings.
Free of charge
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This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 – 22). Learn about the benefits of fall planting with on-site education and tours. Come get new additions for your landscape from The Garden Shop at Jenkins. Shop for a variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees—members receive 10% off all purchases.

Shop with Staff
2024-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Shop with StaffSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 229:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.

Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Unlock the secrets of digital photography!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Troy Bynum, Naturalist and Owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC
Unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, explore troubleshooting techniques and cultivate the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. Learn how to confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across various digital camera types.
Indoor presentation will finish with outdoor learning in the garden.
Bring your camera and dress for the weather with good footwear.
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $50

Opening Reception: Nature's Palette
2024-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for the opening reception of Nature’s Palette: Paintings by Radhika Srinivas on Sunday, September 29 from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome; registration is not required.Through vivid hues and fluid strokes, Radhika Srinivas invites you to experience the dynamic beauty of nature’s ever-shifting canvas. Drawing inspiration from the local landscape, many of the artworks featured in this exhibition were painted en plein air at Jenkins. Join us for a visual journey that highlights the harmony between light and color in the natural world.

Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
TBD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Brian Tuel, Bonsai Artist and Pennsylvania Bonsai Society Member
The art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries—one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Society to explore the history, fundamental elements, and styles of this ancient art.
Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide long-term care to a young specimen tree. Go home with a new Bonsai tree of your own.
Bring sharp pruners/scissors, gardening gloves, and a flat box to transport your tree home.
Members: $75 | Non-Members: $85

Plant-Based Delights
2024-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
TBD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Plant-Based Delights
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Liz Patterson, Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of ProActive Wellness Coaching
Discover how plant-based eating can improve your personal health and wellness while also supporting the health of the planet. Learn practical tips for including more plants in your diet and enjoy delicious samples of plant-based dishes provided by program partner ANEU Kitchens. Allergen info: food will be gluten free. Some options will contain sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $50

Jenkins Juniors (10/8 - 10/29)
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun in nature!

TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIES
Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)
10/8 – 10/29| 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! 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.
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
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Jenkins Juniors fall series I will be held on 9/10 – 10/1. Click here to register.

Botanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest (10/8 - 10/29)
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for an 4-week virtual botanical illustration series

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 8–29
Botanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest
6:30–8:30 PM
4-WEEK VIRTUAL SERIES
Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator
Let’s take a closer look at the natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Capture the unique shapes and textures of botanical wonders, all while growing your artistic skills. Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new specimen each week. Learn about that week’s botanical theme, as well as how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art.
All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not necessary. Click here for suggested materials list.
Members: $120/series | Non-Members: $135/series

Bird Walk
2024-10-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Special bird walk during fall migration!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Bird Walk
8:00–9:00 AM
Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Go birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early morning access to Jenkins during fall migration. 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
