Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Wednesday Walkabouts
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Tai Chi (4/27 – 6/1)
2022-04-27 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

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

Good Morning, Garden! (Ages 4+)
2022-04-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Discover what spring has sprung!

Good Morning, Garden! (Ages 4+)

Saturday, April 23, 8:30 – 9:30 am

Presented by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

They say that the early bird catches the worm so let’s get up and out to see what’s blooming in our garden! Go on a spring scavenger hunt as we discover the flora and fauna of Woodland Walk and Azalea Hill. Our morning exploration will end with an Earth Day-inspired activity.
Suitable for ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Macro And Close-Up Photography Workshop
2022-04-22 18:00 - 2022-04-23 13:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Get up-close at Jenkins during this two-day photography class

Macro And Close-Up Photography Workshop

A two-day class: Friday, April 22, 6:00 – 8:30 pm,
Saturday, April 23, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer

Create close-up photographs of nature’s captivating details. Join award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi to learn about equipment, getting your subject in focus, background bokeh, composition, and lighting challenges. Bring your camera to practice techniques along Jenkins’ beautiful trails and gardens. Friday evening begins with indoor instruction, preparing for shooting out in the gardens on Saturday morning. The class will wrap up with time to share images from the morning.

Participants need to bring their own camera with which they have some familiarity. Recommended equipment: ideally, a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) with a macro lens or strong zoom, or a basic point and shoot with macro setting and/or super zoom, OR a phone with a clip-on macro lens. It is important to bring a fully charged battery and a camera card with space to shoot freely.

Members: $65; Non-Members: $75

Becoming a Placemaker
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Learn how to better care for your place so that your place can better care for you.

Becoming a Placemaker

Thursday, April 21, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Presented by Christie Purifoy, author of Placemaker and Garden Maker

Discover how your affinity for the natural world can be turned into a lasting legacy. Inspired by the love-story origins of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Christie Purifoy offers a meaningful and personal lecture on placemaking. While our culture valorizes DIY efforts, placemaking is a humble posture that emphasizes nurturing relationships and building community. Whether you garden on acres or in a few containers, you can learn how to better care for your place so that your place can better care for you and for those you love.
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.

Spring Ephemerals Stroll
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Enjoy our native spring ephemerals at Jenkins!

Spring Ephemerals Stroll
Thursday, April 21, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Led by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, in partnership with Radnor Conservancy
Spring is a magical time of year when the forest floor comes to life with colorful and complex wildflowers. Join us for an ecological exploration of the season with a focus on its harbingers, our native spring ephemerals. Get up-close with our most fleeting flowers while discovering cultural information, fun facts, and identification tips.

Free of charge; registration is required

Animals From Eggs (Ages 4+)
2022-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Explore eggs at Jenkins!

Animals From Eggs (Ages 4+)

Saturday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Presented by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Spring is here and eggs are 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 adventure will end with an egg-cellent craft.
Suitable for ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Members: $10; Non-Members: $15
