Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Meet some of the region’s featured creatures and the places you can go to see the diversity of wildlifeTHURSDAY, MAY 16Wild Philly: The Extraordinary Nature of Our Backyard7:00 – 8:30 PMMike Weilbacher, Naturalist, Environmental Educator, and Author of Wild PhillyAmerica’s sixth largest city is home to an amazing abundance of surprising wildlife: the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth; the coyote, a recent immigrant to Wild Philly; the beaver, once vanished and now making …

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, MAY 18Photo Walk9:00 – 11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the 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 sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to …