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This is a 4-week series on Mondays, from May 1–May 22. Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits with Lisa Schwarcz, yoga instructor and pediatric physical therapist. She will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage children in moving their bodies, […]
Join Jenkins Arboretum on March 20 to celebrate the start of spring and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day. Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud, followed by an activity and craft. The story time will take place indoors and ll ages are welcome, but it's most suitable […]
Join Jenkins Arboretum on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud, followed by an activity and craft. The story time will take place indoors and ll ages are welcome, but it's most suitable for ages […]
Get your brains and bodies moving! This class will combine stories and yoga movements with a fun holiday theme and a craft. For Valentine’s Day, open your heart and mind and celebrate our love for nature. Suitable for children, ages 2–5. Classes will take place […]
Jenkins invites you to join them for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths, hot beverages, and the warmth of friends and neighbors. Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns, then enjoy delicious […]
Spend your morning capturing seasonal beauty at Jenkins! Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for this small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot. Participants will need to […]
Let’s go exploring! Get your little ones outside this fall in this 5-week series, beginning October 18th! Each class in this 5-week series will have a different theme and will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. The activities will encourage children to […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits with Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist. She will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage the children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Child-sized yoga mats […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits with Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist. She will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage the children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Child-sized yoga mats […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits with Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist. She will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage the children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Child-sized yoga mats […]
Introduce your little one to yoga and its many benefits with Lisa Schwarcz, Yoga Instructor and Pediatric Physical Therapist. She will use stories, imagination, props, and music to engage the children in moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and calming their minds. Child-sized yoga mats […]
Let’s go exploring! Get your little ones outside this fall in this 5-week series, beginning September 13th! Each class in this 5-week series will have a different theme and will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. The activities will encourage children to […]
Visit Jenkins Arboretum for a free, nature-themed storytime!
Get outside and discover Jenkins Arboretum! Join Jenkins' staff on Wednesday afternoons this fall as they explore the change of seasons through the garden featuring the property's robust botanical collections. Each week has a different focus, depending on the seasonal landscape and the staff leader. […]
Visit Jenkins Arboretum for a fun morning of stories!
Do you love plants? Join Helen Standen, Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, to create some botanical Valentine gifts and learn about making new plants from existing plants. Methods for stem and leaf cuttings, as well as seed sowing, will be explored. Suitable for children, ages 6–9. […]
Jenkins Arboretum is hosting a free online lecture by Dr. Kuhn of Discover Life in America (DLiA) to explore the many bioluminescent organisms that live in the Great Smoky Mountains, including the park's famous fireflies. Learn about threats facing fireflies and what you can do […]
As the days grow shorter, we invite you to join us at Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths, up-lit trees, hot beverages, and the warmth of friends and neighbors. Bundle up for a walk down to […]