Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Golf Cart Garden Tours
2023-07-12 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-07-05 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts (7/5 – 8/30)
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Meditation in Motion
2023-07-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Meditation in Motion
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Meditation in Motion workshops incorporate elements of Qi Gong and Tai Chi walking to help us balance the active and passive, the yielding and wielding parts of ourselves. Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option available for inclement weather.
Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/class
Meditation in Motion classes will be held on July 12, Aug 9, and Sept 13

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2023-07-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!

TUESDAY, JULY 11
Summer Storytime (All Ages)
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.
Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Free of charge
S﻿ummer Storytime will take place on July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
2023-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Draw your way through Jenkins!

TUESDAY, JULY 11
Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff
Draw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.
All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Shine only.
Free of charge
S﻿idewalk Chalk Walks are scheduled for July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, and Aug 15

Mindful Yoga (7/10 – 8/14)
2023-07-10 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
MONDAYS | 6-week series: 7/10 – 8/14
6:00 – 7:15 PM
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.
The location of our Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes will be determined before the start of each series—virtual and/or indoor in-person options.
Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 7
2023-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On July 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate succulents. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 30
2023-06-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On June 30, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate Hydrangea, Clethra, and Itea from cuttings. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.

Member Meander: Belvidere
2023-06-29 15:00 - 19:00 | PA
Thursday, June 29 from 3 – 5 PM or 5 – 7 PMMembers at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for an exclusive Member Meander at Belvidere, the private garden of Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Enjoy light refreshments while taking a tour of the gravel garden, vegetable garden, tropical containers, and many rare and unusual plant specimens.

This event is free for members at the Sustaining Level and above (500+). Tickets limited to two per membership. Participants must provide their own transportation; carpooling is encouraged. Belvidere is located in Swarthmore, PA. Address will be sent after registration.

Contact giving@jenkinsarboretum.org to request a link for registration.

Wednesday Walkabouts
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 23
2023-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On June 23, stop by The Garden Shop to identify simple yet impactful ways to support pollinators in your own garden.
Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.

Photo Walk
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

Photo Walk
Saturday, 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 date: Third Sunday, 6/18

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 16
2023-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On June 16, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to pinch perennials and cut back spring bloomers to get fresh foliage. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.

City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research.

City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory

Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM

Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University

Although it may seem counterintuitive, cities can serve as effective havens for bees in a national landscape replete with intensive agriculture and toxic lawns. Explore the current understanding of bees in cities, including Austin Martin’s research on native bees in Detroit and its neighboring suburbs. This lecture will also illuminate existing shortcomings in urban ecological research and discuss how urban political ecology can offer a more robust understanding for future urban bee research.

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

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 9
2023-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On June 9, stop by The Garden Shop to learn the basics of summer care for Amaryllis and how to propagate Christmas cacti. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome.

Mindful Yoga (6/8 – 6/29)
2023-06-08 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
4-Week Series on Thursdays, June 8 – 29, 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 will be held virtually.
Members: $48/series | Non-Members: $68/series

Mindful Yoga (6/5 – 6/26)
2023-06-05 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
4-Week Series on Mondays, June 5 – 26, 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: $48/series | Non-Members: $68/series

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 2
2023-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On June 2, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to use your houseplants in outdoor container arrangements. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome.

Summer Sip 'n Stroll (Patron Level+)
2023-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Members at the Patron Level and above ($250+) are invited to join us for a special summer evening at Jenkins. Enjoy tasty treats and lively libations on the Tree Canopy Deck along with staff-led tours of the Arboretum. A variety of tours will be offered throughout this drop-in event, including golf cart tours. Enjoy a drink and take in the gardens while you sip and stroll!

This event is free for members at the Patron Level and above. Tickets limited to two per membership. Current members at the Patron Level and above will receive an email with a link to register.

Contact us at giving@jenkinsarboretum.org with questions or to request a registration link.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-31 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 31, 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

Iris Flower Show
2023-05-28 12:00 - 16:00 | 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

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 | PA
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
