Tai Chi (4/27 – 6/1)
2022-04-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi series.

Tai Chi

6-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 27 – June 1, 9:30 – 10:30 am

Presented by Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi

Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. While teaching the Tai Chi form, Aimée Alegría Barry introduces 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 Jenkins will create a peaceful backdrop for your practice.
All levels welcome. Classes will be held outdoors with an indoor option available for weather.

Members: $72/6-week series
Non-Members: $102/6-week series

Wednesday Walkabouts
2022-04-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 and 1 more date | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Plant Sale Weekend: Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale
2022-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a special night of plant shopping and refreshments!

Plant Sale Weekend Party & Pre-Sale Event
Co-Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and The Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society
Friday, April 29 from 6 – 9 pm
Join us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas, plus native trees, perennials, and shrubs. Don’t miss the Opening Night Party & Pre-Sale to get first choice selection of plants offered in the sale. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Click here to learn more about the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.
Can’t make it to the Rhododendron Sale Weekend? Shop for native plants all season at The Garden Shop at Jenkins, open daily from April through October from 9 am – 4 pm. Click here to learn more.

Beginner Portrait Photography in Nature
2022-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn the basics of portrait photography in an inspiring setting.

Beginner Portrait Photography In Nature

Tuesday, May 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

(Rain date: Wednesday, May 18)

Presented by Angelina Minger, owner of Angelina M. Photography

Do you love taking outdoor photos of family and friends but are a bit clueless when it comes to posing people and using your camera? Join photographer, Angelina Minger, to explore the basics of portrait photography and learn tricks for successful portraits in nature. We’ll start off with a review of basic camera functions and how to best utilize the settings on your camera. Then head out in the gardens for hands-on instruction and discussion about lighting, composition, and positioning of your subjects.
Participants should bring their DSLR camera and manual, if possible. We also invite you to “bring a friend” to be your model for photos.

Members: $25; Non-Members: $35

Mindful Yoga (5/19 – 6/23)
2022-05-19 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, May 19 – June 23, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Throughout our busy and often stressful lives, take time to practice Mindful Hatha Yoga. Our practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose. All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice. Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Connecting Land and Sky
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Enjoy a virtual birding program designed to connect people to conservation, joy and building power in communities.

Connecting Land and Sky

Thursday, May 19, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Tykee James, birder, podcast host and co-founder of Amplify the Future

Gardens serve as critical nesting, feeding and resting habitat for various species of birds all over the world. They also serve as the perfect backdrop to engage in quality birding activities. It is more important than ever to provide places and spaces in which people from all paths of life can unobtrusively recreate. Tykee James, an organizer of the first #BlackBirdersWeek, will share his virtual birding program designed to connect people to conservation, joy and building power in communities.

Free of charge; registration is required.

This lecture is a part of our monthly Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures will be held virtually and a link will be emailed to registered participants prior to each program date.

Photo Walk
2022-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture seasonal beauty at Jenkins!

Photo Walk

Saturday, May 21, 8:00 – 10:00 am

(Rain date: Sunday, May 22)
Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Join us to shoot the season! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.
Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $15/walk; Non-Members: $20/walk

Photo Walks will take place on the following Third Saturdays:
February 19, March 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am and May 21, June 18, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Jenkins Juniors (5/24 – 6/21)
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for 5 weeks of outdoor fun!

Jenkins Juniors (Ages 2 – 4)
5-Week Series on Tuesdays, May 24 – June 21, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Presented by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff and volunteers
Let’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 sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series!
Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.
Members: $60/5-week series; Non-Members: $70/5-week series
Registration required for children only.

Photography Fun for Kids (Ages 8+)
2022-05-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Fun for your little photographer!

Photography Fun for Kids (Ages 8+)

Tuesday, May 24, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

(Rain date: Wednesday, May 25)

Presented by Angelina Minger, owner of Angelina M. Photography

Grab your camera for an adventure in photography at Jenkins! Photographer, Angelina Minger, will lead a walk-and-talk outdoor class highlighting scenic locations and seasonal interest. The goal of the classis to foster creativity in each budding photographer by learning tips about lighting, composition and different angles to find unique shots. Participants can use any kind of camera (iPhone, DSLR, point-and shoot, etc.) but they must have a working knowledge of how to use it.

Suitable for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Butterfly Buffet Container Garden (Ages 6+)
2022-06-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Create a portable garden for butterflies!

Butterfly Buffet Container Garden (Ages 6+)

Saturday, June 11, 9:30 – 10:30 am

Presented by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, in partnership with Radnor Conservancy

Very hungry caterpillars will be sure to love this butterfly buffet! Explore the butterfly life cycle and the species found in our region. Then pot-up a container garden designed to attract and nurture these native butterfly species. All plants and materials will be provided.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Member: $20; Non-Member: $30

Portable Pollinator Garden
2022-06-11 10:45 - 11:45, 2022-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Create a container garden for pollinators!

Butterflies and Their Caterpillars
2022-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Learn how to ID and support the butterflies found in your backyard.

Butterflies and Their Caterpillars

Thursday, June 16, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Samantha Nestory, Horticulturist, Stoneleigh: a natural garden

The beauty of butterflies has been extolled for centuries – and for good reason! These delicate insects are a hallmark of warm weather and lend grace to the garden with their vibrant colors and gentle demeanor. However, butterflies need more than just flowers and nectar – they also need overwintering sites, host plants, and shelter. Luckily, with some work, our gardens can provide these! Join naturalist and horticulturist Sam Nestory to learn about common and not-so-common butterfly species found in southeastern Pennsylvania and how you can transform your garden to support these beautiful insects.

Free of charge; registration is required.

This lecture is a part of our monthly Third Thursday Lecture Series. All lectures will be held virtually and a link will be emailed to registered participants prior to each program date.

Photo Walk
2022-06-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture seasonal beauty at Jenkins!

Photo Walk

Saturday, June 18, 8:00 – 10:00 am

(Rain date: Sunday, June 19)
Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer
Join us to shoot the season! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.
Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. Photographers with any kind of camera can benefit, but DSLRs are recommended.
Members: $15/walk; Non-Members: $20/walk

Photo Walks will take place on the following Third Saturdays:
February 19, March 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am and May 21, June 18, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Propagating Your Own Azalea Hill
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Learn how to propagate evergreen azaleas from cuttings.

Propagating Your Own Azalea Hill

Saturday, June 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by Helen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Every spring, the beauty of Azalea Hill at peak bloom draws flocks of visitors to Jenkins. Have you ever wished you could create a similar spectacle at home? Join Helen Standen for this hands-on program that will teach the techniques required to propagate evergreen azaleas from cuttings. Participants will leave with their own propagation bin with azalea cuttings straight from our collection and the knowledge to care for them until they are large enough to be planted in the garden.

Members: $30; Non-Members: $40

Mindful Yoga (7/7 – 8/11)
2022-07-07 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, July 7 – August 11, 9:30 – 10:45 am
Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Throughout our busy and often stressful lives, take time to practice Mindful Hatha Yoga. Our practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice. Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Printmaking from Nature
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for our Second Saturday Workshop!

Printmaking from Nature

Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by Bonnie Witmer, Artist and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

In this nature-based art workshop, we will focus on printing with flowers, leaves, and stems from the gardens, using ink to print on rice paper. No previous experience is necessary to achieve lovely results with this hand printing monoprint technique! We will pay attention to the forms and patterns of nature while you create your own unique prints. Participants can complete several projects. All materials provided.

Members: $45; Non-Members: $55

Printmaking from Nature for Families (Ages 6+)
2022-07-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to make art from nature!

Printmaking from Nature for Families (Ages 6+)

Saturday, July 9, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Presented by Bonnie Witmer, Artist and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

In this nature-based art workshop, we will focus on printing with flowers, leaves, and stems from the gardens, using ink to print on rice paper. No previous experience is necessary to achieve lovely results with this hand printing monoprint technique! We will pay attention to the forms and patterns of nature while you create your own unique prints. Participants can complete several projects. All materials provided.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Bird Walk
2022-07-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Special bird walk during summer breeding season!

Bird Walk
Monday, July 11, 8:00 – 9:00 am
Led by Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Join us for birding with Bonnie! Enjoy early access to Jenkins during summer breeding. 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 will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.
Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction.
Rain or shine.
Members: $8; Non-Members: $12

Mindful Yoga (7/11 – 8/15)
2022-07-11 18:00 - 19:15 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Mondays, July 11 – August 15, 6:00 – 7:15 pm
Presented by Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
Throughout our busy and often stressful lives, take time to practice Mindful Hatha Yoga. Our practice will consist of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.
All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial for your practice.
Mindful Yoga classes will be virtual until we are able to safely bring our practice in-person indoors.
Members: $72 for 6-week series
Non-Members: $102 for 6-week series

Sidewalk Chalk Walks
2022-07-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
A special morning of family fun and endless doodling!

Summer Storytime (All Ages)
2022-07-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for nature-themed storytime at Jenkins!
