A Forest Grows in Chester County
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Explore strategies for reforesting our landscapes in Chester County.

A Forest Grows in Chester County
Thursday, March 16, 7 – 8:30 PM
Rachael Griffith, Sustainability Director, Chester County Planning Commission
In 2021, the Chester County Commissioners adopted a Climate Action Plan which sets bold targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by both county government and the greater community. Strategies like reforesting our landscapes are featured prominently in the Plan. Hear an overview of the Climate Action Plan; how trees fit into this plan; new tree cover mapping and analysis; and current efforts to promote woodland stewardship and address urban heat islands. Discover tree planting and other resources available for homeowners maintaining their own backyard forest.
Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Garden Weed Identification
2023-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Ever wonder if that plant in your garden is a friend or foe?

Garden Weed Identification

Sunday, March 19, 1 – 3 PM

Karen Miller, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Ever wonder if that plant in your garden is a friend or foe? Discover what designates a plant as a weed or invasive and learn how to identify common local nuisances, including banned plants. Develop an understanding of how each weed’s characteristics relate to strategies and timing for removal.

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Storytime
2023-03-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.

Storytime (All Ages)
Monday, March 20, 10 – 10:30 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Join us on March 20 to celebrate the start of spring and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day. Storytime will take place indoors.
All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.
Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10

Houseplant Repotting Clinic
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to revive your potted pals by pruning, cleaning, and re-potting with fresh soil mix.

Houseplant Repotting Clinic

Saturday, March 25, 10 – 11:30 AM

Jeri Deyo McCue, Visitor Services Associate & Houseplant Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Take your houseplants out of the house for a plant pick-me-up! Join us to revive your potted pals by pruning, cleaning, and re-potting with fresh soil mix. Jenkins will supply soils specific for tropicals, succulents, and Phalaenopsis orchids. Our Houseplant Manager will share tips and tricks that she has learned working with houseplants in The Garden Shop at Jenkins and in her own home.

Participants must bring their own containers and be ready to get their hands dirty.
Price includes repotting for up to three plants.

Each participant can bring up to three plants.

Plants should be in a two-gallon pot or smaller.

Plants need to be healthy—this is not a pest and/or disease diagnostic workshop.

Participants need to be able to carry their own plants to and from the clinic.

In most cases, the containers plants arrive in will work fine; however, participants will need to supply a larger container if plants require one.

Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40

Animals From Eggs (All Ages)
2023-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that live at Jenkins.

Animals From Eggs (All Ages)

Saturday, April 1, 10 – 11 AM

Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Spring is here and soon eggs will be everywhere! From birds to insects to amphibians, discover eggs from various animals that live at Jenkins. Join us to explore different habitats in search of springtime clues. Our outdoor adventure will end with an egg-cellent craft.

All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15

Opening Reception: Drawn from Nature Art Exhibition
2023-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Drawn from Nature by Judy Antonelli and Terry BoyleOn View: April 1 – June 18, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PMOpening Reception: Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 2 – 4 PM

Join us on Sunday, April 2 from 2 – 4 PM to celebrate the opening of this exhibition. Hear remarks from the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and view the artwork of Judy Antonelli and Terry Boyle.

Drawn from Nature celebrates the connection between two artists and their love for the natural world. Judy Antonelli and Terry Boyle have been friends and colleagues for many years, each with their unique style and a shared fascination of flowers, landscapes, and light.Click here to learn more about Drawn from Nature.

Free of charge | All are welcome | Registration not required

Mindful Yoga (4/3 – 5/8)
2023-04-03 18:00 - 19:15 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Mondays, April 3 – May 8, 6 – 7:15 PM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha Yoga practice will consist 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 variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial.
This Mindful Yoga series may have in-person and virtual options.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

A Story of a Storm: Flooding, Rain Gardens and Wildlife Habitat
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
The Lower Merion Conservancy is excited to partner with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to host a webinar featuring Jamie Anderson, our Watershed Specialist. Jamie will describe how the design of suburban neighborhoods exacerbates flooding and pollutes streams – which ultimately flow to drinking water sources. While many aspects of our built landscapes need to be changed to protect our waterways, there are meaningful actions we can take at home. The bulk of the webinar will focus on residential-scale green stormwater projects (rain gardens, depaving, lawn replacement) that benefit streams.

Jamie’s vast experience implementing residential and municipal green stormwater projects makes her uniquely qualified to talk about stream conservation. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end. If you have any interest in streams, rain gardens, or stormwater in general, come join us!

Mindful Yoga (4/6 – 5/11)
2023-04-06 09:30 - 10:45 | PA
Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful Yoga.

Mindful Yoga
6-Week Series on Thursdays, April 6 – May 11, 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Janet Muti, Yoga Instructor
In our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful Hatha Yoga practice will consist 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 variations will be offered. Participants may find yoga blocks and straps beneficial.
This Mindful Yoga series will be held virtually.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

Garden Shop Pop-Up: April 7
2023-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff!

On April 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to perform a site analysis of your garden or property before plant shopping this spring. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free; all are welcome.

Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating
2023-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore the technique, symbols, and colors of the art of pysanky.

Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating

Saturday, April 8, 10 AM – 12 PM

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

Explore the technique, symbols, and colors of the art of pysanky. Discover this old-world craft of Ukrainian egg decoration with hot beeswax, a stylus funnel tool (kistka), and richly colored dyes. Draw patterns on eggs using the kistka and beeswax resist method of egg decorating.

Participants will go home with 1–3 decorated eggs.
All materials included. Appropriate for teens and adults.

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Jenkins Juniors (4/11 – 5/9)
2023-04-11 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, April 11 – May 9, 10 – 11 AM
Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
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/series | Non-Members: $70/series
Registration required for children only.

Wednesday Walkabouts
2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Photo Walk
2023-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us to capture the season!

Photo Walk

Saturdays, April 15, May 20, June 17, 9 – 11 AM

Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer

Capture the season! An award-winning photographer 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: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Rain dates: Third Sundays, 4/16, 5/21, and 6/18

Daffodil Show
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Presented by the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Join us for a display of daffodils grown by members of the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society. Stop by and be amazed by the striking variations in color, form, and fragrance displayed by these springtime favorites. This display will be located at the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens; admission is free.⁠

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Learn about the successful outcomes and future aspirations of the Longwood native orchid conservation program.

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens

Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8:30 PM

Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation, Plant Breeding, and Collections, Longwood Gardens

Pennsylvania’s beautiful wild orchids require a specialized approach to conservation, and public gardens play a key role in supporting these efforts. In 2015, Longwood Gardens initiated a native orchid conservation program that focuses on the horticultural aspects of ex situ orchid conservation, including seed propagation, seedling establishment, and collections development. This is balanced with in situ restoration, population assessments of rare species, and field work to catalogue previously unknown orchid occurrences. Learn more about the development, successful outcomes, and future aspirations of the program to date.

Free of charge | Virtual event
This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

Opening Day - The Garden Shop Nursery
2023-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
The outdoor nursery at The Garden Shop at Jenkins reopens for the season on Friday, April 21! 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 for everyone. Information cards will be on display for each plant providing a wealth of information such as site requirements, deer resistance, wildlife value, growth habit, and pictures in different seasons. Several of our offerings are uncommon, unusual, or even rare or endangered. The majority of the plants we offer for sale are propagated on-site at Jenkins.

Bird Walk
2023-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Come birding with Bonnie!

Bird Walk
Monday, April 24, 8 – 9 AM
Bonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Come birding with Bonnie! Search for migratory birds in spring 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 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.
Free of charge

Tai Chi (4/26 - 5/31)
2023-04-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join us for a 6-week outdoor Tai Chi series

Tai Chi Series
6-Week Series on Wednesdays, April 26 – May 31, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Aimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai Chi
Tai 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 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 inclement weather.
Members: $72/series | Non-Members: $102/series

Handel's Ice Cream Fundraiser
2023-04-26 11:00 - 21:00 | Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 573 E Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, 19312, United States
Eat delicious ice cream and support Jenkins on Wed, Apr 26 from 11 AM – 9 PM! Handel’s in Berwyn will donate 20% of your total purchase to Jenkins.

Must present flyer at purchase – click here for flyer.

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, April 26, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Volunteer Day in Memory of Griffin Lang
2023-04-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Join with us for a day of volunteering in memory of Griffin Lang. Volunteers from the community will work together in the Conservation Woodlands tract of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to pull an invasive plant called garlic mustard. This volunteer day is part of an ongoing project to restore the Conservation Woodlands portion of the Arboretum, with the goal of eventually opening it to the public. After a morning of work, we will take time to enjoy snacks and coffee while taking time to share stories and remember Griffin and his love for the natural world.

All tools and materials will be provided. No experience necessary; all are welcome. This event will be held entirely outdoors.

Click here to sign up.

Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)
2023-05-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits.

Children’s Yoga at the Garden (Ages 2–5)

4-wk Series on Mondays, May 1 – May 22, 9:30 – 10:15 AM

Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist

Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits. We will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds.

Suitable for ages 2–5. Child-sized yoga mats will be provided. Adults must accompany their children and are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and participate during the classes. Registration required for children only. Rain or shine, indoor space for inclement weather.

Members: $48/series | Non-Members: $56/series

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Dabble in multimedia in an inspiring outdoor setting!

Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesday, May 3, 6 – 7:30 PM
Nicola Loughlin, Owner and Artist, Entwined-Action
Creatively unwind through art! A fantastic opportunity to instill a sense of Zen in your life as you dabble with clay, ink, pastels, and more. Learn techniques to channel a creative outlet that you can revisit long after the program. Classes will take place outdoors amid the tranquil surroundings at Jenkins – indoor option available for inclement weather.
No experience necessary. This intimate class is open for newcomers to pop along and learn different forms of art each week. All materials included.
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Plant Sale Weekend
2023-05-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM – 4 PM.Join us at Jenkins for a special one-weekend only sale to shop for rare and unusual rhododendrons and azaleas, plus an expanded selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs.

The sale will be held outdoors at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and will be rain or shine. Credit card, cash, and checks will be accepted. Parking is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged.

The proceeds from this sale help support Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Since 1988, the two organizations have partnered to offer a wonderful selection of plants to the public during this weekend-long plant sale. Both organizations work to connect people to plants through education, research, and outreach.
