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Enjoy a winter day outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spend a Saturday afternoon with friends and family enjoying food and drinks, story time and light activities for kids, and time outside around the fire pits or grab a seat inside the heated barn with live music. Take part in a guided […]
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other natural wonders that bring the Arboretum to life. Using simple tools […]
Adults and teens ages 15-17, discover sweeping views along the 2.2-mile Painter Trail. Named for the Painter brothers, who once owned this land, the trail offers memorable views of the Arboretum and the scenic Rocky Run. The route winds through open meadows and quiet woodlands, with two easy stream crossings […]
Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun and interactive nature walk, designed to spark curiosity and wonder for visitors of all ages. Seek out the day’s wonders at the Arboretum, uncovering plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the landscape to life. Led by knowledgeable guides, your […]
Find holiday gifts for everyone on your list at this curated shopping experience! Discover unique treasures by local makers who celebrate nature’s beauty. This event will be held rain or shine in Tyler’s Historic Barn. Make a day of it. After shopping, stay to enjoy a late Fall day at […]
Kick back and enjoy a cozy fall evening at Tyler Arboretum's Fall Fireside. Enjoy dinner from local food trucks, sip warm or seasonal drinks, and treat yourself to sweet fall favorites. Stop by nature education tables, join story time and light craft activities with the kids, and play lawn games […]
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join Tyler Arboretum for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other […]
Join PA Master Naturalist Dave Charlton for a fun and easy hike on the trails outside Tyler's deer fence. Explore the outdoors, discover cool plants and animals, and see how nature changes with the seasons. Perfect for little explorers, these walks are filled with surprises and are a great way […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Kick back, cool off, and enjoy Summer Fireside. Soak up a warm summer evening surrounded by nature at Tyler Arboretum. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy dinner from local food trucks, sip cold drinks, and treat yourself to ice cream while relaxing in the fresh summer air. Take […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Join a magical after-hours hike to witness the bioluminescent display of fireflies! Participants will venture into the forest to explore fields, meadows, and forest edges—ideal spots for firefly watching during peak season. Tyler's knowledgeable guide will point out seasonal highlights and natural features along the way. Hikers may also spot […]
Explore the amazing feats of local wildlife and the cool adaptations that help them survive. How far can a flying squirrel glide? Can you jump like a white-tailed deer or make it to the pond like a snapping turtle hatchling before something spots you? Through fun challenges and activities, families […]
The magical world of Tyler Arboretum's pond awaits curious explorers! As seasons change, so does the fascinating array of creatures that inhabit this vibrant aquatic ecosystem. Visitors can spot frogs, turtles, and tadpoles swimming among tiny duckweed from the observation deck. Families are invited to join PA Master Naturalist Sue […]
Families can explore Tyler Arboretum's succession field and discover the interesting lives of Eastern Bluebirds during this engaging nature walk. For over 50 years, dedicated volunteers have cared for these iconic birds by monitoring their nesting boxes—and now visitors can join in the experience! During this family-friendly adventure, participants will […]
