Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 1Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM – 12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by …

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 1Summer Storytime (All Ages)10:00 – 10:30 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain …

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Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, AUGUST 3Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00 – 10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that live in our garden! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of the Arboretum. Enjoy our glorious gardens with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities as we …

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On August 4, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to pot up fall containers. 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. 

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 8Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM – 12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by …

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 8Summer Storytime (All Ages)10:00 – 10:30 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain …

Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9Meditation in Motion9:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiMeditation in Motion workshops incorporate elements of Qi Gong and Tai Chi walking to help us balance the active and passive, the yielding and wielding parts of ourselves. Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.All …

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Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, AUGUST 10Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00 – 10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that live in our garden! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of the Arboretum. Enjoy our glorious gardens with a guided nature walk and outdoor activities as we …

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On August 11, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to trim houseplants and propagate Peperomia. 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. 

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 15Sidewalk Chalk Walks (All Ages)9:30 AM – 12:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffDraw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss these special mornings of family fun and endless doodling.All ages welcome. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Please check in before starting. Children must be accompanied by …

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, AUGUST 15Summer Storytime (All Ages)10:00 – 10:30 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories.Special Storytime on 7/18 with Maria Rodale, author of the Mrs. Peanuckle series.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain …

Join us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16Discover Tai Chi9:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiJoin us for an introduction to the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a soft-style martial art and is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance physical health and emotional well-being. The beauty of Jenkins will create an inspirational backdrop to practice and work on the …

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Explore the essential roles moths play in ecosystems.THURSDAY, AUGUST 17Cultivating Soil Health7:00 – 8:30 PMMark Highland, President, The Organic Mechanics Soil CompanySponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipSoils are the foundation of every garden, but knowing how to care for optimum soil health can be misunderstood. Join The Organic Mechanic, Mark Highland, for a discussion on how to cultivate soil health, restore soil vitality, and encourage microbial populations that provide ecosystem …

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On August 18, stop by The Garden Shop to learn the basics of saving and cleaning seeds. 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.

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Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On August 25, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to repot and propagate various houseplants. 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.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On September 1, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to use native plants in flower arrangements. 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.