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Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 4/1 – 5/66:00 – 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 […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 4/4 – 5/99:30 – 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 […]
Dive into the ecology of our native wetlandsSATURDAY, APRIL 13Native Spring Ephemerals10:00 – 11:30 AMKaren Miller, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensThe woodland floor comes to life each spring with a diversity of diminutive native plants—spring ephemerals! Learn about these fleeting flowers, where they like to grow, and how to establish them in your own […]
Bring beautiful blooms indoors this spring with a hands-on workshop!SATURDAY, APRIL 13Springtime Floral Centerpiece1:00 – 2:30 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffBring beautiful blooms indoors this spring with a hands-on workshop! Perfect as your dinner table focal point, a gift for a friend, or “just because,” these centerpieces will be a peppy celebration of the season. […]
There’s so much green in our gardens during the winter!SUNDAY, MARCH 17Evergreen Exploration (All Ages)10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensThere’s so much green in our gardens during the winter! Explore the evergreen plants at Jenkins by learning their names and looking closely at their unique leaves. Our outdoor green scavenger […]
Get outside and get sketching!SUNDAY, APRIL 14Designing a Spring Sketchbook1:00 – 3:30 PMMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorBotanical art draws together art and science. What better way to become familiar with our Pennsylvania plants than by beginning a sketchbook? Explore basic botanical art techniques and review different approaches to making a sketchbook. Take a walk […]
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/16 – 5/7 | 10:00 – 11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’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 […]
Discover how tiny garden spaces can provide ecological benefits with native plantsTHURSDAY, APRIL 18Little Garden, Big Impact: Native Plants for Small Spaces7:00 – 8:30 PMLaura Cruz, Garden Designer and HorticulturistSmall spaces can have a big impact! Discover how tiny spaces such as containers, pocket meadows, and mini woodlands can provide ecological benefits with native plants. […]
The Garden Shop’s outdoor nursery re-opens for the growing season on April 19 and will be open daily from 9 AM – 4 PM through October. With over 300 plants to choose from, including evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, small trees, shrubs, houseplants, and numerous perennials for both shade and sun, The Garden Shop has something […]
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, APRIL 20Photo Walk9:00 – 11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can […]
Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, APRIL 22Bird Walk7:45 – 8:45 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch for spring migratory birds, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants […]
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 6-week series: 4/24 – 5/299:30 – 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 […]
Spring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms – join us for a two-day workshop!Peak Bloom Photography2-day Workshop:FRIDAY, APRIL 26 | 6:00 – 8:00 PMSATURDAY, APRIL 27 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerSpring at Jenkins is the perfect time to photograph blooms with azaleas, rhododendrons, and flowering trees galore! […]
Wrap up your Earth Week activities with a Hort. Blitz at Jenkins! Each year, we invite our community to join us as we continue the restoration efforts in our natural areas. For this year’s spring Hort. Blitz we will be tackling the colonies of garlic mustard in our Conservation Woodlands. Meet at the Education Center […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits.MONDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESChildren’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)4/29 – 5/20 | 10:00 – 10:45 AMLisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical TherapistIntroduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits. We will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage children in moving their […]
Plant Sale Weekend Opening Night Party & Pre-SaleFriday, May 3, 2024 Tickets required.General SaleSaturday, May 4 from 9 AM – 4 PMSunday, May 5 from 9 AM – 4 PMOpen to the public; tickets are not requiredJoin us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for a wide selection of native trees, […]
Plant Sale Weekend – Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale Opening Night Party & Pre-SaleFriday, May 3, 2024 Tickets required.General SaleSaturday, May 4 from 9 AM – 4 PMSunday, May 5 from 9 AM – 4 PMOpen to the public; tickets are not requiredJoin us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for […]
