For thousands of years, humans have been invested in learning about the uses of plants.The Importance of EthnobotanyThursday, May 20 from 7:00 – 8:30 pmPresented by Jacob Summers, Hamilton Educational Fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensFor thousands of years, humans have been invested in learning about the uses of plants. Much of what we use in our daily life comes from plants: clothing, food, medicine, rubber, dyes, and the list goes on. However, today we live …

Very hungry caterpillars will be sure to love this Butterfly Buffet! Butterfly Buffet Container Garden: A Workshop for Young GardenersSunday, May 23 from 2:00 - 3:30 pmPresented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at Jenkins Arboretum & GardensVery hungry caterpillars will be sure to love this Butterfly Buffet! This workshop for children will begin with an overview of the butterfly life cycle and the species found in our region. Participants will then pot-up a …

Join us outdoors in-person for a mindfulness meditation workshop.Yoga Workshop: Mindfulness MeditationWednesday, May 26 from 5:00 – 6:30 pmRain date: Thursday, May 27 from 5:00 – 6:30 pmPresented by Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorJon Kabat Zinn describes Mindfulness Meditation as paying attention, moment by moment, on purpose, without judgement. Join us to learn the simple, but not always easy, practice that has the power to bring steadfastness and clarity to all aspects of your life. By …