Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap …

Discover how to develop your power of observation in nature! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1(rescheduled from Thurs, Nov 16, 2023) Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History 7:00 – 8:30 PM John Muir Laws, Author, Naturalist, and Founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation Did you know that your power of observation is not a static trait but a skill you can develop? How can you get more out of every nature ramble? Developments in …

Learn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10Tea—A Story Steeped in History2:00 – 3:30 PMBrenda R. Sullivan, Horticulturist, LovedirtLearn the complex history and controversies surrounding one of our most important plants, tea (Camellia sinensis). Steeped to produce the world’s most consumed man-made beverage, tea is an integral part of most world cultures, used for healing, meditation, and ceremonies. But while its caffeine helped inspire the Age of …

Join us for a 3-week indoor Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 3-week series: 2/14 – 2/289:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiTai 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 and relaxed body. The beauty of …

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap …

Learn how you can build and manage a solitary bee hotelTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15Solitary Bee Hotels7:00 – 8:30 PMGrace Gutierrez, López-Uribe Lab Member, The Pennsylvania State UniversityBee hotels are a great way to support pollinator diversity in home gardens. They provide suitable nesting sites for solitary cavity-nesting bee species, which make up 30% of the 437 bee species in Pennsylvania. Learn how you can build and manage a solitary bee hotel with science-based instructions using precut …

Brighten up your winter with your very own dish gardenSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18Delightful Dish Gardens (Ages 4+)10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensBrighten up your winter with your very own dish garden. Create a whimsical mini garden with fun accents and learn how to care of your new plants. Don’t forget to bring your imagination! All materials included.Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children …

Immerse yourself in classical music with the forest as a visual inspirationSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30 – 3:30 PMBeomjae Kim (flute) and Jordan Dodson (guitar)Join us for a concert that will immerse you in classical music with the forest as a visual inspiration. A musician meet-and-greet will follow. This concert is a collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Click here to view the three-part chamber …

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 2/19 – 3/256:00 – 7:15 PMJanet 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. …

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 2/22 – 3/289:30 – 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. …

Create botanical art in guided steps with Margaret SaylorSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24From Drawing to Painting: Botanical Art as a Process10:00 AM – 3:30 PMMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorCreate botanical art in guided steps—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, select watercolors to build a palette, and explore painting techniques that suit your style and subject. All levels …

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap …

Dive into the ecology of our native wetlandsSATURDAY, MARCH 2Backyard Bogs10:00 – 11:30 AMNate Braddock, Hamilton Horticulture Apprentice, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensDive into the ecology of our native wetlands. Discover how you can incorporate a palette of strange and eye-catching plants including carnivorous pitcher plants and native orchids into your home garden. Through a presentation and interactive demonstration, learn how you can build and maintain a bog garden in a container or your own backyard.Members: …