City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory

Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research.City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University Although it may seem co......More

Explore the current understanding of bees in cities and the future of urban bee research.City-Dwelling Bees: Urban Ecology and Urban Theory Thursday, June 15, 7 – 8:30 PM Austin Martin, PhD student, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University Although it may seem counterintuitive, cities can serve as effective havens for bees in a national landscape replete with intensive agriculture and toxic lawns. Explore the current understanding of bees in cities, including Austin Martin’s research on native bees in Detroit and its neighboring suburbs. This lecture will also illuminate existing shortcomings in urban ecological research and discuss how urban political ecology can offer a more robust understanding for future urban bee research. Free of charge | Virtual event This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series

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Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 16

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 16, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to pinch perennials and cut back spring bloomers to get fresh foliage. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. W......More

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 16, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to pinch perennials and cut back spring bloomers to get fresh foliage. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free all are welcome.

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Photo Walk

Join us to capture the season!Photo Walk Saturday, June 17, 9 – 11 AM Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer Capture the season! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what in......More

Join us to capture the season!Photo Walk Saturday, June 17, 9 – 11 AM Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer Capture the season! An award-winning photographer 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: $20 | Non-Members: $30 Rain date: Third Sunday, 6/18

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Wednesday Walkabouts

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 23

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 23, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to divide and propagate houseplants including begonias, spider plants, and walking iris. Meet outside TheGarden Shop......More

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 23, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to divide and propagate houseplants including begonias, spider plants, and walking iris. Meet outside TheGarden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum &Gardens. This program is free all are welcome.

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Wednesday Walkabouts

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Member Meander: Belvidere

Thursday, June 29 from 3 – 5 PM or 5 – 7 PMMembers at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for an exclusive Member Meander at Belvidere, the private garden of Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Socie......More

Thursday, June 29 from 3 – 5 PM or 5 – 7 PMMembers at the Sustaining Level and above ($500+) are invited to join us for an exclusive Member Meander at Belvidere, the private garden of Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Enjoy light refreshments while taking a tour of the gravel garden, vegetable garden, tropical containers, and many rare and unusual plant specimens. This event is free for members at the Sustaining Level and above (500+). Tickets limited to two per membership. Participants must provide their own transportation carpooling is encouraged. Belvidere is located in Swarthmore, PA. Address will be sent after registration. Contact giving@jenkinsarboretum.org to request a link for registration.

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Garden Shop Pop-Up: June 30

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 30, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate Hydrangea, Clethra, and Itea from cuttings. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Educat......More

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On June 30, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate Hydrangea, Clethra, and Itea from cuttings. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free all are welcome.

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 7

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On July 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate succulents. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum &......More

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed, how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On July 7, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to propagate succulents. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free all are welcome

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States

Garden Shop Pop-Up: July 14

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On July 14, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to manage powdery mildew, aphids, and general malaise as summer heats up. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J......More

Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM throughout the season for garden-themed,how-to demos with Jenkins staff! On July 14, stop by The Garden Shop to learn how to manage powdery mildew, aphids, and general malaise as summer heats up. Meet outside The Garden Shop in the John J. Willaman Education Center at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. This program is free all are welcome.

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States