Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Hesitation: Paintings by Valerie CraigOn View: March 9 – June 16, 2024Opening Reception: Sunday, March 10 from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome.Hesitation explores the moments when something in nature catches your eye, causing you to stop, pause, or hesitate. This exhibition of paintings by Valerie Craig depicts the quiet moments of pause while journeying throughout the landscape. Known for her painterly approach and expressive brushwork, Valerie uses oil and watercolors to capture her subjects, including  urban and …

The Garden Shop's outdoor nursery re-opens for the growing season on April 19 and will be open daily from 9 AM - 4 PM through October. 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, …

Wrap up your Earth Week activities with a Hort. Blitz at Jenkins! Each year, we invite our community to join us as we continue the restoration efforts in our natural areas.  For this year’s spring Hort. Blitz we will be tackling the colonies of garlic mustard in our Conservation Woodlands. Meet at the Education Center and then walk with the group to the Conservation Woodlands where we will be working. Wear sturdy shoes and bring …