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 …
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.
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 4-Week Series on Mondays, June 5 - 26, 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. All …
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga. Mindful Yoga 4-Week Series on Thursdays, June 8 - 29, 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. All …
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 9, stop by The Garden Shop to learn the basics of summer care for Amaryllis and how to propagate Christmas cacti. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome.
Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research. City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University Although it may seem counterintuitive, cities can serve as effective havens for bees in a national landscape replete with intensive agriculture and toxic lawns. Explore the current understanding of bees in cities, including Austin Martin’s research …
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 16, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to pinch perennials and cut back spring bloomers to get fresh foliage. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.
Join us to capture the season! Photo Walk Saturday, 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 technical options on the spot. Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot …
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 23, stop by The Garden Shop to identify simple yet impactful ways to support pollinators in your own garden. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.
Thursday, June 29 from 3 - 5 PM or 5 - 7 PMMembers at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for an exclusive Member Meander at Belvidere, the private garden of Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Enjoy light refreshments while taking a tour of the gravel garden, vegetable garden, tropical containers, and many rare and unusual plant specimens. This event is free for members …
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 30, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate Hydrangea, Clethra, and Itea from cuttings. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome. Registration is not required.
