Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Explore stormwater and vegetation/landscape management solutions for the environmentally conscious property owner.THURSDAY, JANUARY 16How to Manage Stormwater and Streamside Areas on Your Property7:00-8:30 PMMark Gallagher, Vice President, Princeton HydroClay Emerson, PhD, Senior Technical Director, Princeton HydroIn the suburban landscape, our interconnected system of roadside ditches, inlets, and pipes have replaced natural headwater wetland areas and first-order streams. This new manmade conveyance system has increased the connectivity of our watersheds, bringing the responsibility of a riparian landowner to nearly everyone’s front door. This presentation will focus on stormwater and vegetation/landscape management solutions for the environmentally conscious property owner.Sponsored by: Jenkins Arboretum

Get hands-on experience as you sow and take home seeds from a special selection of deer-resistant native plants for southeastern PA.SATURDAY, JANUARY 25Native Seed Propagation: Deer-Resistant Plants10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHelen Standen, former Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensIt may be cold outdoors, but it’s time to sow and grow indoors! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification.Get hands-on experience as you sow and take home seeds from a special selection of deer-resistant native plants for southeastern Pennsylvania gardens.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40Photo credit for seedlings: Prairie

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, JANUARY 27Bird Walk8:30 – 9:30 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch for resident birds in winter, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of charge