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Join us for the opening reception of Nature’s Palette: Paintings by Radhika Srinivas on Sunday, September 29 from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome; registration is not required.Through vivid hues and fluid strokes, Radhika Srinivas invites you to experience the dynamic beauty of nature’s ever-shifting canvas. Drawing inspiration from the local landscape, many of the artworks […]
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
TBDSATURDAY, OCTOBER 5Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees10:00 AM–1:00 PMBrian Tuel, Bonsai Artist and Pennsylvania Bonsai Society MemberThe art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries—one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Society to […]
TBDSUNDAY, OCTOBER 6Plant-Based Delights11:00 AM–12:30 PMLiz Patterson, Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of ProActive Wellness CoachingDiscover how plant-based eating can improve your personal health and wellness while also supporting the health of the planet. Learn practical tips for including more plants in your diet and enjoy delicious samples of plant-based dishes provided by program partner […]
Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun in nature!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)10/8 – 10/29| 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 […]
Join us for an 4-week virtual botanical illustration seriesTUESDAYS, OCTOBER 8–29Botanical Observations: Autumn Objects of Field and Forest6:30–8:30 PM4-WEEK VIRTUAL SERIESMargaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and IllustratorLet’s take a closer look at the natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Capture the unique shapes and textures of botanical wonders, all while growing your artistic […]
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Special bird walk during fall migration!MONDAY, OCTOBER 14Bird Walk8:00–9:00 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early morning access to Jenkins during fall migration. Explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general […]
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Learn how to restore an overlooked landscape into a thriving habitat with renewed ecological function.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17Plug into the Wet Meadow Matrix7:00–8:30 PMJohn Mark Courtney, Owner of Kind Earth GrowersA large and often missed opportunity can be found in gardening the wet, seasonally “unmowable” areas of the landscape. Tap into the power of native plant […]
Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19Photo 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 use any […]
Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19Wool Art Painting Workshop1:00–4:00 PMMaria Gio, Artist and Owner of Mara Effects—Wool ArtDiscover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art. Wool watercolor is an […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 4-week series: 10/21 – 11/116:00 – 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 […]
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 4-week series: 10/24 – 11/149:30 – 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 […]
Unlock the secrets of digital photography! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Intentional Composition Through Photography 1:00–4:00 PM Ray Schneider, Freelance Photographer and Author of What the Photographer Sees Photographers know that creating more interesting images requires perceiving your subject deeply and focusing on what makes it unique. Explore the differences between seeing and perceiving as instructor Ray […]
Join us for fall fun at Jenkins!SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27The Art and Science of Leaves (All Ages)10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensJoin us for fall fun at Jenkins! Head outdoors for a nature walk to explore the season. Discover the science behind why leaves turn color and fall off deciduous trees. Bring your […]
Join us for an afternoon of poetry with nature as inspiration!SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27Poetry Reading2:30–3:30 PM“Poetry is the extraordinary perception of the ordinary.”Join us for an afternoon of poetry with nature as inspiration! Local poets Joyce Meyers and Joe Cilluffo will present and discuss their work with tree-mendous views of the outdoors as their backdrop.Free of […]
Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics […]
Join us for special spooky storytime + chalk walk at Jenkins!THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31Halloween Storytime & Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages)STORYTIME: 10:00–10:30 AMSIDEWALK CHALK WALK: 10:30 AM-12:00 PMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensJoin us for a special Halloween-themed read aloud for our littlest nature lovers. Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while […]
