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Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 7/7 – 8/116:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists 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 […]

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 8Sidewalk Chalk Walk (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 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 […]

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 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.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must […]

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

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

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 7/10 – 8/149:30 – 10:45 AMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists 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 […]

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 15Sidewalk Chalk Walk (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 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 […]

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 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.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must […]

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

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

Unfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations.WEDNESDAY, JULY 16Nature Writing: The Art of Story Through the Senses6:00–8:00 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideTheme for 7/16: Sights and SoundsUnfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations. Classes blend elements of narrative […]

Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, JULY 17Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that visit Jenkins! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of […]

Are you already gardening with native plants, but want to learn how to convince others to do the same?THURSDAY, JULY 17Native Plants—Spreading the Word Beyond the Choir7:00–8:30 PMMary Anne Borge, Naturalist, Author, and PhotographerSponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library’s Arbo-READ-um partnershipRecent studies show bird populations have decreased almost 30% in the […]

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 22Sidewalk Chalk Walk (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 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 […]

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 22Summer 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.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must […]

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

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

Unfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations.WEDNESDAY, JULY 23Nature Writing: The Art of Story Through the Senses6:00–8:00 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideTheme for 7/23: Taste and TexturesUnfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations. Classes blend elements of narrative […]

Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, JULY 24Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that visit Jenkins! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of […]

Join us for a morning mushroom walk!SATURDAY, JULY 26Summer Fungi Walk9:00–11:00 AMPhiladelphia Mycology Club MembersJoin us for a morning mushroom walk! Wander the Jenkins woodlands to observe and photo-document fungi in the field. Learn important identifying features of mushrooms and their habitats during this guided walk.Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good […]

Draw your way through Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 29Sidewalk Chalk Walk (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 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 […]

Join us for a nature-themed read aloud at Jenkins!TUESDAY, JULY 29Summer 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.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Children must […]

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

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

Unfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations.WEDNESDAY, JULY 30Nature Writing: The Art of Story Through the Senses6:00–8:00 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideTheme for 7/30: Intuition and Heart SpaceUnfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations. Classes blend elements of […]

Get to know some of the critters that live in our garden!THURSDAY, JULY 31Critters in the Garden: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (Ages 2+)10:00–10:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet to know some of the critters that visit Jenkins! Birds, bees, and butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also important to the overall health of […]