Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Native Seed Propagation
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants

Native Seed Propagation

Saturday, January 28, 10 AM – 12 PM

Helen Standen, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

It may be cold outside, but it’s time to sow and grow! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification. Participants will create their own milk jug greenhouse and sow seeds to take home utilizing the techniques covered.

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Longevity: It’s Not Just Genetics
2023-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Make the connection between health outcomes and how you live, love, and move!

Longevity: It’s Not Just Genetics

Sunday, January 29, 1– 2 PM

Dr. Ayanna S. Kersey-McMullen, Owner/Operator, ASKM Enterprises, LLC

Make the connection between health outcomes and how you live, love, and move! Join us for a discussion about current health trends in the US and what we can learn from the longest living populations across the globe about how to achieve longevity. Explore the key lessons of these populations; think about how they can apply to our lives; and identify and dispel limiting behaviors and ideas around what it means to be “healthy.”
This virtual lecture includes an informative presentation, an activity for participants, and time for questions.

Dr. Ayanna S. Kersey-McMullen is a Physician Leader with board certifications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Medicine. She is the owner of ASKM Enterprises, LLC, a health and wellness consulting company, as well as the Medical Director for the Stroke Rehabilitation and Integrative Wellness Program at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown, PA.

Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25 | Virtual event

Painting & Drawing for Adults
2023-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!

Painting & Drawing for Adults
Wednesday, February 1, 10 AM – 12 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Embrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals of painting, you will learn to explore bright and uplifting tones, discuss ideas, and develop a personal style. A fantastic way to take some time out for you and explore your creative side.
With individual guidance, this class welcomes all levels and abilities. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)
2023-02-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get your brains and bodies moving with Amy and Lisa!

Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)
Thursday, February 2 , 10 – 10:45 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist
Get your brains and bodies moving! Class will combine stories and yoga movements with a fun holiday theme and a craft. On Groundhog’s Day (Feb 2), explore what animals do during the winter season and play with shadows.
Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Classes will take place indoors.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $15
R﻿ead & Move! will also be held on Tues, Feb 14 – click here to learn more/register

Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn about our backyard birds and how to participate in the GBBC

Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Saturday, February 4, 10 – 11 AM

Bonnie and Phil Witmer, Birders and Members, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club

How can you and your family learn about birds and contribute to science? Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The GBBC is a fun and simple annual event (Feb 17–20) that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds and submitting sightings. Anyone can contribute, anywhere in the world! This indoor presentation will teach you about our backyard birds and how to participate in the GBBC. Q&A to follow.

Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15

P﻿hoto by Liz Pettit

Sculptures with Sarah (Ages 6+)
2023-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover how Sarah Peters made her sculpture by getting hands on with the process!

Sculptures with Sarah(Ages 6+)
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Join artist Sarah Peters to explore the Botanical Fainting Couch, a plant-themed sculpture on-view at Jenkins through February 2023. Discover how Sarah made her sculpture by getting hands on with the process! Participants will get to make botanical impressions in clay followed by plaster castings of their designs to take home. Bring your creativity and dress for mess! All materials included.
Suitable for ages 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
$﻿5 for Members and Non-Members

Meet the Artist: Sarah Peters
2023-02-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch.

Meet the Artist: Sarah Peters
Saturday, February 4, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
The Botanical Fainting Couch is an award-winning taxonomy-themed sculpture created by artist Sarah Peters and is currently on-view at Jenkins through February 2023. It is made up of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet and each letter has the texture of a different plant identified by its Latin genus (the scientific name). Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch and the investigation, experimentation, and innovation that went into its creation.
This presentation will take place indoors, but dress for the weather to view the sculpture right outside the John J. Willaman Education Center.
F﻿ree of charge

Painting & Drawing for Adults
2023-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!

Painting & Drawing for Adults
Wednesday, February 8, 10 AM – 12 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Embrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals of painting, you will learn to explore bright and uplifting tones, discuss ideas, and develop a personal style. A fantastic way to take some time out for you and explore your creative side.
With individual guidance, this class welcomes all levels and abilities. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Pressed Flower Herbarium Workshop
2023-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers!

Pressed Flower Herbarium Workshop

Saturday, February 11, 10 – 11:30 AM

Liesl Barkman, Hamilton Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Discover the beauty of dried and pressed flowers through the process of making a glass herbarium from start to finish. Learn how to collect materials, dry flowers, and compose a framed piece of art. Helpful tips will be shared along the way as you create your very own glass herbarium to take home. All materials provided.

Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40

Creativi-Tree (All Ages)
2023-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art.

Creativi-Tree (All Ages)
Sunday, February 12, 10 – 11 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art. Go on an outdoor walk to observe the seasonal traits of trees – from bark to branches to buds. Turn nature’s inspiration into a masterpiece with an indoor art activity to follow.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required for children only.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15

Nature’s Impact on Music: Sounds of Nature
2023-02-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a classical concert at Jenkins

Nature’s Impact on Music: Sounds of Nature
Sunday, February 12, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Jonathan Wintringham (saxophone), Lily Wintringham (flute), and Michael Djupstrom (keyboard)
Discover how sound is created on wind instruments and listen for the forest creatures within the music.
Join us for a three-part chamber music series that will highlight the impact and inspiration of nature on classical music. Each performance will feature a different musical group with a thematic explanation from the musicians. This series is a collaboration between Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Allegro Music Consultants. Click here to view the series.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $30

Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)
2023-02-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get your brains and bodies moving with Amy and Lisa!

Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)
Tuesday, February 14 , 10 – 10:45 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist
Get your brains and bodies moving! Class will combine stories and yoga movements with a fun holiday theme and a craft. For Valentine’s Day (Feb 14), open your heart and mind and celebrate our love for nature.
Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Classes will take place indoors.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $15
R﻿ead & Move! will also be held on Thurs, Feb 2 – click here to learn more/register

Painting & Drawing for Adults
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!

Painting & Drawing for Adults
Wednesday, February 15, 10 AM – 12 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Embrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals of painting, you will learn to explore bright and uplifting tones, discuss ideas, and develop a personal style. A fantastic way to take some time out for you and explore your creative side.
With individual guidance, this class welcomes all levels and abilities. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Discover Tai Chi (2/15)
2023-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Tai Chi at Jenkins!

Discover Tai Chi
Wednesday, February 15, 2 – 3 PM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held indoors.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $18

Birds & Beaks
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Discover a bird’s most special adaptation – their beak!

Birds & Beaks
Thursday, February 16, 7 – 8 :30 PM
Marcy Engleman, Senior Coordinator of Conservation Education, National Audubon Society
Discover a bird’s most special adaptation – their beak! Explore variations in bird beaks and the interrelationships of form and function, and learn how to infer what birds eat based on their beak type. Hear about Darwin’s finches, a group of small birds in the Galápagos that adapted to the different islands and developed a variety of beak shapes.
Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Winter Clues for Tree Identification
2023-02-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover buds, bark, and form to ID trees in any season

Winter Clues for Tree Identification

Sunday, February 19, 2 – 3:30 PM

Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Many focus on leaf shape when identifying trees, but what do you do in the winter? Discover helpful clues for identifying trees without their signature leaves. With a brief indoor presentation followed by an outdoor walk around the garden, learn the differences in buds, bark, and form that will help you to identify your trees regardless of season.

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Mindful Yoga (2/20 – 3/27)
2023-02-20 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, February 20 – March 27, 6 – 7:15 PM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha 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 may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial.
This Mindful Yoga series may have in-person and virtual options.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

Painting & Drawing for Adults
2023-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!

Painting & Drawing for Adults
Wednesday, February 22, 10 AM – 12 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Embrace your inner artist with guided classes that introduce the essentials of Fine Art. Practice with the following mediums: acrylics, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Beginning with the fundamentals of painting, you will learn to explore bright and uplifting tones, discuss ideas, and develop a personal style. A fantastic way to take some time out for you and explore your creative side.
With individual guidance, this class welcomes all levels and abilities. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Mindful Yoga (2/23 – 3/30)
2023-02-23 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, February 23 – March 30, 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 Hatha 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 may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial.
This Mindful Yoga series may have in-person and virtual options.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+)
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden.

Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+)

Saturday, February 25, 10 – 11 AM

Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Brighten up your winter with your very own dish garden. Create a whimsical mini garden with fun accents and learn how to care of your new plants. Don’t forget to bring your imagination! All materials included.

Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Houseplant Matchmaking
2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover how to choose the right plant for your space!

Houseplant Matchmaking
Saturday, February 25, 1 – 2 PM
Helen Nichols, Shop Manager, STUMP Devon
Find your perfect match! Explore the different factors that impact a houseplant’s health and learn how to choose the right plant for your space. Enjoy an interactive presentation on lighting conditions, watering techniques, and so much more! You’ll leave with a solid foundation of houseplant knowledge and a new foliage friend to bring home.
Participants receive one 4” tropical houseplant potted in one STUMP Burley ceramic planter, handmade in Roseville, OH. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly plant options will be available.
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $50

Discover Tai Chi (3/1)
2023-03-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Tai Chi at Jenkins!

Discover Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 1, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held indoors.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $18

Storytime
2023-03-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.

Storytime (All Ages)
Thursday, March 2, 10 – 10:30 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Join us on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. Storytime will take place indoors.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10

Powerful Pollinator Plants
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover how to choose pollinator plants from the ground up!

Powerful Pollinator Plants
Saturday, March 4, 10 AM – 12 PM
Nicki Achor, Hamilton Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
The relationship between flowering plants and insects is much more complex than many people realize. When selecting native plants to create pollinator habitat, it can be tricky to navigate which are best. Discover how to choose pollinator plants from the ground up! Explore the basics of pollination: which insects are considered pollinators, how they select plants to pollinate, and how to support pollinators with the flowers you plant in your garden.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Capturing Spring: Developing a Botanical Sketchbook Practice (3/7 - 4/25)
2023-03-07 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Learn to design a sketchbook spread and fill it with beautiful observations and botanically correct drawings.

Capturing Spring: Developing a Botanical Sketchbook Practice

8-wk virtual series: Tuesdays, March 7 – April 25, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator

Our natural world is brimming with new life and inspiration. Learn to observe, document, and record your spring flora by sketching, drawing, and painting in a sketchbook. Each class will focus on one spring specimen. Throughout the series, you will learn to design a sketchbook spread and fill it with beautiful observations and botanically correct drawings. From the inexperienced artist to the seasoned botanical artist, this class offers ideas and challenges for all.

All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not necessary. A recommended materials list is available for review prior to registration.

Members: $175/series | Non-Members: $200/series

Creativi-Tree (All Ages)
2023-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art.

Creativi-Tree (All Ages)
Sunday, March 12, 10 – 11 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Explore the hidden treasures of trees through nature and art. Go on an outdoor walk to observe the seasonal traits of trees – from bark to branches to buds. Turn nature’s inspiration into a masterpiece with an indoor art activity to follow.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required for children only.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15

Nature’s Impact on Music: Nature Inspires Earliest Instruments
2023-03-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a classical concert at Jenkins

Nature’s Impact on Music: Nature Inspires Earliest Instruments
Sunday, March 12, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
icarus Percussion Duo: Jeff Stern and Matt Keown (marimbas and drums)
Learn why percussion was among the earliest instrument families and how these primitive instruments have evolved.
Join us for a three-part chamber music series that will highlight the impact and inspiration of nature on classical music. Each performance will feature a different musical group with a thematic explanation from the musicians. This series is a collaboration between Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Allegro Music Consultants. Click here to view the series.
Members: $25 | Non-Members: $30

Discover Tai Chi (3/15)
2023-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Tai Chi at Jenkins!

Discover Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 15, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the form.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held indoors.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $18

A Forest Grows in Chester County
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore strategies for reforesting our landscapes in Chester County.

A Forest Grows in Chester County
Thursday, March 16, 7 – 8:30 PM
Rachael Griffith, Sustainability Director, Chester County Planning Commission
In 2021, the Chester County Commissioners adopted a Climate Action Plan which sets bold targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by both county government and the greater community. Strategies like reforesting our landscapes are featured prominently in the Plan. Hear an overview of the Climate Action Plan; how trees fit into this plan; new tree cover mapping and analysis; and current efforts to promote woodland stewardship and address urban heat islands. Discover tree planting and other resources available for homeowners maintaining their own backyard forest.
Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Storytime
2023-03-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.

Storytime (All Ages)
Monday, March 20, 10 – 10:30 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Join us on March 20 to celebrate the start of spring and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day. Storytime will take place indoors.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10
