Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Mondays, January 9 - February 13, 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. …

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Thursdays, January 12 - February 16, 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. …

Enjoy a classical concert at Jenkins Nature’s Impact on Music: Woods of the Forest Sunday, January 15, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Clancy Newman (cello) and Jordan Dodson (guitar) Explore the connection between wood and instruments while enjoying the soothing sounds of strings. 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 …

Discover the benefits of trees and how investing in trees is an investment in a better worldThe Scientific Benefit of Trees for Livable and Sustainable CommunitiesThursday, January 19, 7 – 8:30 PMJessica B. Turner-Skoff, PhD, Science Communication Leader, The Morton ArboretumThe scientific literature is clear: in addition to supporting critical habitat and ecosystem processes, trees can improve people’s physical, mental, and social well-being. An effective strategy to enhance people’s lives is to plant and protect …

On View: January 14 – March 26, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PMOpening Reception: Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome. About the Exhibition:Join us to see Jenkins through our visitors’ eyes! This collection of photography is a celebration of the relationship between the gardens and the people who enjoy them. Each visitor has a unique experience in the gardens, perspective of the landscape, and relationship with Jenkins. These …

Come birding with Bonnie!Bird Walk Monday, January 23, 9 – 10 AM Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Come birding with Bonnie! Search for resident birds in winter and 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 …

Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, January 25, 10 AM – 12 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbrace 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 …

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 …

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 …

Take some time out for you and explore your creative side!Painting & Drawing for AdultsWednesday, February 1, 10 AM – 12 PMNicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-ActionEmbrace 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 …

Get your brains and bodies moving with Amy and Lisa!Read & Move! (Ages 2–5)Thursday, February 2 , 10 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical TherapistGet 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. …

Learn about our backyard birds and how to participate in the GBBCGet 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 …

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 PMJoin 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 …

Join us to meet the artist and learn all about her Botanical Fainting Couch.Meet the Artist: Sarah PetersSaturday, February 4, 1:30 – 2:30 PMThe 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). …