Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaTHURSDAYS | 6-week series: 9/12 –10/179:30 – 10:45 AMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorIn our busy and stressful lives, it is important to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing. Our Mindful 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 …

Discover the life histories of insect and plant species found in goldenrod fields.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Last Chance Café: The Secret Life of a Goldenrod Field2:00–3:30 PMMike Weilbacher, Naturalist and Author of Wild PhillyGoldenrod fields—the wrongful villains in thousands of allergy-relief commercials—are a critically important ecosystem for millions of butterflies, bugs, and birds, offering a last chance for life-saving pollen and nectar before the long winter sets in. In a combination of indoor talk and outdoor walk, …

Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Horticulture Highlights Walk1:00 – 2:00 PMJoin our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 - 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall …

Join us for a 6-week Tai Chi seriesTai ChiWEDNESDAYS | 6-week series: 9/18 - 10/239:30 – 10:30 AMAimée Alegría Barry, Centaur Tai ChiTai 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 …

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …

Stop by our Upper Wildflower Garden between 9:30 – 11 AM to watch our horticulture staff & volunteers add new plants to our landscape!THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Planting in Action Drop-in Day9:30 – 11:00 AMCome see fall planting in action! Stop by Jenkins’ Upper Wildflower Garden anytime between 9:30 – 11:00 AM to watch our horticulture staff and volunteers add new plants to our landscape. See how to plant properly, learn about great native plants, and get …

Learn about ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices at Jenkins.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Ecological Horticulture Practices7:00–8:30 PMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensRecent weather extremes, increased pests and diseases, habitat loss, and overuse of chemical pesticides have taken their toll on our environment and all the life within it. Here at Jenkins, we recognize these challenges and are focused on reversing these trends through ecological restoration and ecologically conscious gardening practices. …

Join our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk!FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Horticulture Highlights Walk1:00 – 2:00 PMJoin our horticulture staff for a guided garden walk. Highlights will include seasonal interest, design ideas, ecological horticulture practices, and new planting projects at Jenkins. Get inspired with us!Free of charge________________This walk is a part of our Fall Planting Week (Sep 16 - 22). Fall is a great season for planting in your garden! Learn about the benefits of fall …

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Photo 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 shoot freely.Rain …

Shop with StaffSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 219:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.

An indoor “how-to” presentation will be followed by an outdoor demonstration of proper planting techniques.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Fall Planting Demonstration10:00 – 11:00 AMSteve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant Collections, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensFall is a great time for planting, when the heat of summer has passed but there is still time for newly-planted roots to establish before heaving frosts begin. You can think of late-season planting as a head start on the next year. An …

Shop with StaffSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 229:00 AM – 4:00 PMHave plant questions? Jenkins’ Greenhouse and Nursery staff will be on-hand in The Garden Shop to share suggestions from our diverse inventory of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Members receive 10% off all purchases.

Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour! WEDNESDAYS, JULY 3 – NOVEMBER 13 Golf Cart Garden Tours 11:00 – 11:45 AM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Explore Jenkins in a new way! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, a behind-the-scenes visit to the apiary …

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 13 Fall Wednesday Walkabouts 1:00 – 2:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! …

Unlock the secrets of digital photography!SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition10:00 AM–12:00 PMTroy Bynum, Naturalist and Owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLCUnlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, explore troubleshooting techniques and cultivate the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. Learn how to confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and …

Join us for the opening reception of Nature's Palette: Paintings by Radhika Srinivas on Sunday, September 29 from 2 – 4 PM. All are welcome; registration is not required.Through vivid hues and fluid strokes, Radhika Srinivas invites you to experience the dynamic beauty of nature’s ever-shifting canvas. Drawing inspiration from the local landscape, many of the artworks featured in this exhibition were painted en plein air at Jenkins. Join us for a visual journey that highlights the …