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Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 1
Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 1
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.
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Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 8
Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 8
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On September 8, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to rescue garden center leftovers at the end of the season. 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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Bat Walk (Ages 4+)
Bat Walk (Ages 4+)
Join us to discover the winged wonders, insect-eating machines, and ecosystem stars—bats! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Bat Walk (Ages 4+) 7 - 8 PM (new time!) Bernard Brown, Naturalist and Author of Exploring Philly Nature Join us to discover the winged wonders, insect-eating machines, and ecosystem stars—bats! Explore Jenkins after sunset to look for the bats who live here. We’ll use a bat detector to listen to echolocation calls and try to identify the bats from …
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Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits.MONDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIES Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5) 9/11 – 10/9 | 9:30 – 10:15 AM (NO CL ASS 9/25) 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 the children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Suitable for ages …
Mindful Yoga (9/11 – 10/2)
Mindful Yoga (9/11 – 10/2)
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful YogaMONDAYS | 6:00 – 7:15 PM4-week series: 9/11 – 10/2Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful 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 levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. …
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Jenkins Juniors (9/12 – 10/10)
Jenkins Juniors (9/12 – 10/10)
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 5-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–4)9/12 – 10/10 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! 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 week will have a different theme so join us for one …
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Meditation in Motion
Meditation in Motion
Slow down and move with your body, mind, and breath to develop a sense of calmness and well-being.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Meditation 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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Mindful Yoga (9/14 – 10/5)
Mindful Yoga (9/14 – 10/5)
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.Mindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 4-week series: 9/14 – 10/59:30 – 10:45 AMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful 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 levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. …
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Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 15
Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 15
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On September 15, stop by The Garden Shop to learn the basics of winterizing patio containers and how to care for houseplants in colder months. 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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Photo Walk
Photo Walk
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Photo Walk9:00 – 11:00 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 of …
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Tai Chi (9/20 – 10/25)
Tai Chi (9/20 – 10/25)
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi seriesWEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 25 Tai Chi Series 9:30 – 10:30 AM 6-week series 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 yang principles that underlie this martial art. Tai Chi is known as a soft martial art because it emphasizes a calm mind …
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Flowers, Flies, and Fermentation: The Pollination Ecology of Pawpaw
Flowers, Flies, and Fermentation: The Pollination Ecology of Pawpaw
Explore recent research on the pollination strategy and fly pollinator of pawpaw.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Flowers, Flies, and Fermentation: The Pollination Ecology of Pawpaw7:00 – 8:30 PMKate Goodrich, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Widener UniversityThe pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a fascinating local tree that produces the largest native fruits in North America. Pawpaw was widely known and consumed by indigenous people and early colonists, but it is less well-known today. Biologist Kate Goodrich will share her recent research …
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Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 22
Garden Shop Pop-Up: September 22
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On September 22, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to plant trees and shrubs. 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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From Drawing to Painting: Botanical Art as a Process
From Drawing to Painting: Botanical Art as a Process
Create botanical art in guided steps with Margaret Saylor.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 From Drawing to Painting: Botanical Art as a Process 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator Create botanical art in guided steps with Margaret Saylor. Capture a botanical subject in a simple line drawing; then transfer it to watercolor paper and create a painting. Learn how to correct a drawing and select watercolors to build a palette, and explore painting …
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Gemstone Bracelets for Release & Relaxation
Gemstone Bracelets for Release & Relaxation
Connect with a cosmic collection of all-natural gemstones that encourage release, relaxation, and so much more!SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Gemstone Bracelets for Release & Relaxation1:00 – 2:30 PMJessica O’Connell, Owner, Beads of a FeatherWith the changing of seasons, we are reminded of the importance of transition and the restoration that can be found in all phases. Together we will take time to soak into the present, aiding to release what is no longer needed in order to …
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Wings Over Water: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Wings Over Water: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Wings Over Water shares the epic journey of three migratory birds and their reliance on the wetland ecosystems of middle America. Extraordinary footage of the sandhill crane, yellow warbler, and mallard duck will capture your heart as you discover their fascinating behaviors and gain a deeper understanding of the conservation challenges they must navigate to survive.A panel discussion on the topic of clean water and the importance of native plants in maintaining watershed health will …
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Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)
Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)
Come be a nature detective and notice the natural world around us!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Learn Your Plants! (Ages 5+)10:00 – 11:00 AMOlivia Kirkpatrick, Landscape Designer, GreenWeaver LandscapesHave you ever wondered what types of plants grow in your backyard or at Jenkins? Come be a nature detective and notice similarities, differences, shapes, and colors in the natural world around us. Learn tips and tricks to identify common native plants. Bring your curiosity and observation skills!Suitable for ages …
Seed Saving Workshop
Seed Saving Workshop
Learn how to tell when seed is viable, mature, and ready to be collected.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Seed Saving Workshop 10:00 – 11:30 AM Helen Standen, Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Have you always wanted to save seeds from your own garden, but you’re not sure where to start? Join us to learn how to tell when seed is viable, mature, and ready to be collected. With an indoor presentation followed by hands-on …