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    • Professional Photography
    • The Garden Shop at Jenkins
  • Gardens
    • Garden Highlights
    • Green Ribbon Native Plants®
    • Accredited Collections
    • Plant Conservation
  • Programs & Events
    • Programs
    • Special Events
    • Art Exhibitions
  • Get Involved
    • Apprenticeship
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Third Thursday Lectures: 2/1/24

Thinking Like a Naturalist: Reclaiming the Art of Natural History.

with John Muir Laws

Discover how to increase your memory, heighten your curiosity, and explore mysteries in nature.

Additional resources


  • John Muir Laws’ website
  • The Naturalist Store on JML’s website (includes books)
  • Wild Wonder Foundation
  • “How to Draw” Free Online Lessons
  • How to Teach Nature Journaling
  • Field Sketching Supplies and Naturalist Equipment

Philadelphia America's Garden Capital Seal
1% For The Planet Environmental Partner
Member of the Cultural Alliance of Chester County

631 Berwyn Baptist Road
Devon, PA 19333

610-647-8870

webinfo@jenkinsarboretum.org

Arboretum & Gardens 

Open every day of the week, hours vary seasonally
March 15 – April 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM
May 1 – August 31, from 9 AM – 8 PM
September 1 – 30, from 9 AM – 7 PM
October 1 – March 14, from 9 AM – 5 PM

The Garden Shop at Jenkins

Open every day of the week, hours vary seasonally
May 1 – September 30, from 9 AM – 6 PM
October 1 – April 30, from 9 AM – 4 PM

John J. Willaman Education Center

Open every day of the week, hours vary seasonally
May 1 – September 30, from 9 AM – 6 PM
October 1 – April 30, from 9 AM – 4 PM

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