Heads up! Jenkins will close at 5 PM on Saturday, May 17 for our Spring Blooms Annual Celebration. Tickets are still available.
From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that live at Jenkins.Animals From Eggs (All Ages) Saturday, April 1, 10 – 11 AM Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Spring is here and soon eggs will be everywhere! From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that […]
Drawn from Nature by Judy Antonelli and Terry BoyleOn View: April 1 – June 18, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PMOpening Reception: Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 2 – 4 PM Join us on Sunday, April 2 from 2 – 4 PM to celebrate the opening of this exhibition. Hear remarks from the artists, […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Mondays, April 3 – May 8, 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 […]
The Lower Merion Conservancy is excited to partner with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to host a webinar featuring Jamie Anderson, our Watershed Specialist. Jamie will describe how the design of suburban neighborhoods exacerbates flooding and pollutes streams – which ultimately flow to drinking water sources. While many aspects of our built landscapes need to be changed to […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 6-Week Series on Thursdays, April 6 – May 11, 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 […]
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On April 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to perform a site analysis of your garden or property before plant shopping this spring. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center […]
Explore the technique, symbols, and colors of the art of pysanky. Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating Saturday, April 8, 10 AM – 12 PM Bonnie Witmer, Artist and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Explore the technique, symbols, and colors of the art of pysanky. Discover this old-world craft of Ukrainian egg […]
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun! Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4) 5-week series on Tuesdays, April 11 – May 9, 10 – 11 AM Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our […]
Join us to capture the season! Photo Walk Saturdays, April 15, May 20, 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 […]
Presented by the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Join us for a display of daffodils grown by members of the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Stop by and be amazed by the striking variations in color, form, and fragrance displayed by these springtime favorites. This display will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at […]
Presented by the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Join us for a display of daffodils grown by members of the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Stop by and be amazed by the striking variations in color, form, and fragrance displayed by these springtime favorites. This display will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at […]
Learn about the successful outcomes and future aspirations of the Longwood native orchid conservation program. Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8:30 PM Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding, and Collections, Longwood Gardens Pennsylvania’s beautiful wild orchids require a specialized approach to conservation, and public gardens play […]
The outdoor nursery at The Garden Shop at Jenkins reopens for the season on Friday, April 21! With over 300 plants to choose from, including evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, small trees, shrubs, houseplants, and numerous perennials for both shade and sun, The Garden Shop has something for everyone. Information cards will be on display for […]
Come birding with Bonnie!Bird WalkMonday, April 24, 8 – 9 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensCome birding with Bonnie! Search for migratory birds in spring 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, […]
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi series Tai Chi Series 6-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 26 – May 31, 9:30 – 10:30 AM Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and […]
Eat delicious ice cream and support Jenkins on Wed, Apr 26 from 11 AM – 9 PM! Handel’s in Berwyn will donate 20% of your total purchase to Jenkins. Must present flyer at purchase – click here for flyer.
Join with us for a day of volunteering in memory of Griffin Lang. Volunteers from the community will work together in the Conservation Woodlands tract of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to pull an invasive plant called garlic mustard. This volunteer day is part of an ongoing project to restore the Conservation Woodlands portion of the […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits. Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5) 4-wk Series on Mondays, May 1 – May 22, 9:30 – 10:15 AM Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits. We will use stories, imagination, props, and […]
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting! Art & Mindfulness Workshop Wednesday, May 3, 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 […]
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM – 4 PM.Join us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas, plus an expanded selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs. The sale will be held outdoors at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and will be rain […]
