
Programs & Events Calendar
Events
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Get ready for a spook-tacular journey into the world of creatures that crawl, slither, and flutter!Led by the Upper Main Line YMCA Environmental & STEM Education NaturalistsMeet live animal ambassadors—including gentle snakes, curious lizards, and incredible insects—and discover how these often-misunderstood animals help keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. Learn why snakes are shy but important […]
$15.00 – $20.00
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Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun for ages 2-5!Led by Amy 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 […]
$50.00 – $60.00
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Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun for ages 2-5!Led by Amy 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 […]
$50.00 – $60.00
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Celebrate the season with a garden tour in Berwyn! Jenkins members at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for a special tour of Boulder Haven, the Berwyn garden of Carol Verhake, garden designer and owner of Lasting Landscapes by Carol. This behind-the-scenes visit offers a chance to explore the personal garden […]
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Deepen your appreciation for nature with seasonal meditation classes.Walk mindfully through the gardens, notice changes within the seasons, and connect with the natural world. Each class offers a framework based in mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and attention, and expand your practice.All levels welcome, no prior meditation experience needed. Classes will […]
$12.00 – $18.00
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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. The indoor presentation will end with hands-on practice, as participants test their knowledge by cleaning a variety of seeds and preparing […]
$25.00 – $35.00
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Special bird walk during fall migration!Enjoy early morning access to Jenkins and explore woodland, pond edge, and stream-side habitats. Discover the GISS method to recognize the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Learn to use your eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the […]
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Join us for a virtual talk with professionals from A.D. Marble.Ecological restoration is often associated with expansive landscapes: wetlands, streams, forests, and transportation corridor reconstruction. Yet the core principles that guide these large projects can be scaled for homeowners, offering powerful tools to create healthier backyards. Learn how restoration practitioners tackle ecological challenges and how […]
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Join us to capture the season!Enjoy the fall 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 kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be […]
$20.00 – $30.00
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Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool and create a unique, handmade work of art.Wool watercolor is an exceptional, meditative art where the piece is created by layering dry wool onto fabric (not needle felting). Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear vibrant and rich with 3D […]
$75.00 – $85.00
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Dive into the science of plant colors through hands-on observation and scientific exploration.Led by Marissa Jacobs, Educator & Founder, The Art of EcologyHave you ever wondered how the lovely green hues of spring and summer give way to the rich earth tones of fall? Dive into the science of plant colors through hands-on observation and […]
$15.00 – $20.00
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Explore the art of visual storytelling during this immersive workshop.An indoor presentation will highlight the National Geographic Society’s standards and principles of narrative, documentation, and observation, as well as how we can protect and conserve both wildlife and wild spaces through art. Participants will then put these techniques and ideas into practice during an outdoor […]
$35.00 – $40.00
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