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 music to engage children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Suitable for ages 2–5. Child-sized …

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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 creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at …

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 or shine. Credit card, cash, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged. The proceeds from …

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 or shine. Credit card, cash, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged. The proceeds from …

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Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting! Art & Mindfulness Workshop Wednesday, May 10, 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 …

Presented by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Visit Jenkins on May 13 to see a display of rhododendron flowers from members of the Rhododendron Society. The show will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Admission is free.

Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun! Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4) 5-week series on Tuesdays, May 16 - June 20, 10 – 11 AM (NO CL ASS 6/6) 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 activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each …

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Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting! Art & Mindfulness Workshop Wednesday, May 17, 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 …

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 …

Join us to capture the season!Photo WalkSaturdays, May 20, 9 – 11 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture 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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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.