Mindful Yoga Mondays, March 9 – April 27 from 6:00 – 7:15 pm Presented by Janet Muti, Instructor at YogaLife InstituteEnjoy this unique setting, looking out the wall of windows into the Arboretum as we 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 …
Annual Delaware Valley Daffodil Society Regional Show Saturday, April 11 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday, April 12 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pmIf you love springtime and daffodils, this is an opportunity to see many cultivars available in the marketplace, learn more about the 13 different daffodil divisions, daffodil culture, resistance to pests in the garden, naturalizing, landscape planting, and what constitutes a good garden flower or an excellent show flower. There will be …
Celebrate Easter morning surrounded by the beauty of nature.Easter Sunrise ServiceSunday, April 12, 6:30 amPresented by Trinity Presbyterian ChurchTrinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn, PA welcomes all to celebrate Easter morning surrounded by the beauty of nature at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Sunrise service will begin at 6:30 am on the hillside above the pond. Bring comfortable shoes and something to sit on. In the event of rain, the service will be indoors, looking out over …
Learn more about the trees in our everyday urban lives.Native Trees in the Urban LandscapeSunday, April 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 pmPresented by Heather Titanich, Hamilton Educational Fellow at Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWe walk and drive past dozens of trees daily, but how often do we stop to think about the part they play in our lives? Grow your knowledge on native trees and their important role in natural and urban environments. Begin indoors with …
Learn more about the steppe regions of the world, and how to incorporate these diverse and tough plants into your own landscape.For Spacious Skies, For Amber Waves: Steppes RevisitedTuesday, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 pmPresented by Kevin Philip Williams, Horticulturist at Denver Botanic GardensThe vast steppe regions of the world contain some of the most species-rich and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and yet tend to be overlooked, heavily exploited, and marginalized places. The …
Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses – How the White House Grounds Have Grown with AmericaAll the Presidents’ Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses – How the White House Grounds Have Grown with AmericaThursday, April 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 pmPresented by Marta McDowellThe 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history— kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it …
Penn State Master Gardener Pollinator Garden CertificationGardening for Pollinators: Penn State Master Gardener Pollinator Garden CertificationSunday, April 26 from 2:00 -3:30 pmPresented by Chester County Master Gardeners Sharon Richardson and Nancy SageBirds, bees, bats, and butterflies play a vital role in the ecology of our region. These pollinators ensure the survival of the plants that bring us fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, fibers as well as those that prevent soil erosion and sequester carbon. Join us …
