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Food Trucks & Beer • Fire Pits • Star Gazing • Story Stage • Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows Come get cozy at Winter Moon Fireside where stargazing and storytelling provide the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy a wintry evening around a fire […]
For adults and teens ages 15–17. Join Tyler in hiking out in the early morning with guides Sarah Boucas Neto and David Eberly to see owls in the Pinetum, as well as some areas outside the deer exclusion fence. They’ll be on the lookout for […]
Meet the hunters of the skies. What makes birds of prey unique among birds? Join Briar Bush Nature Center's Animal Curator as Tyler explores the incredible adaptations hawks and owls possess to be efficient hunters, including lightweight skeletons, sharp beaks and talons, and silent feathers. […]
Meet the animals! Bring the whole family for a daytime version of Tyler's popular Nature at Night program. You don't have to go to another country or a zoo to see exciting animals; we have them right here in our backyards! In this program, you'll […]
Meet the Bats! Join Pennsylvania Bat Rescue to learn more about bats, their habits, and how they are important to the health of our ecosystem. We will also learn how to protect bats in our area, meet some ambassador bats, and hear about the role of Pennsylvania […]
Explore the gardens, plus food trucks, beer, music, hand-crafted lemonade, ice cream, and lawn games! Spend a summer evening at Tyler Arboretum. This seasonal gathering offers a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy the outdoors on a summer evening. Take […]
A live animal encounter — for all ages! You don’t have to go to another country or a zoo to see exciting animals; they are right here in our backyards! In this program, you’ll meet animals from Pennsylvania and learn why they are worthy of […]
Plan an outing to Tyler Arboretum and be sure to stop by the Education Station in the Pollinator Preserve. There is something for everyone — whether you are a gardener, insect lover, or just like to get close to nature. Tyler loves sharing the relationships […]
Are you looking for ways to increase your child’s awareness of the natural world? Then join Tyler for A Chest Full of Stories with Miss Karen! Exposing children to the wonders of nature has been shown to spark creativity and imagination, so they’d love to […]
Celebrate National Pollinator Week! Join naturalist Sam Nestory on this leisurely walk as we concentrate on the fascinating community of insects living in Tyler’s meadows and gardens. Be prepared to look closely as we search for insects that depend on these plants for food, shelter […]
For more than fifty years, volunteers at Tyler Arboretum have been monitoring the nesting activities of the Eastern Bluebird. Please join Tyler on this family-friendly tour to share this tradition. They will walk the succession field and check on quite a few bluebird boxes. Expect […]
Free, for all ages! Grab your binoculars and join us for an early morning bird walk! Did you know the Pennsylvania Audubon Society recognizes Tyler Arboretum as an Important Bird Area? Their acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows are ideal bird habitats. Join […]
Are you looking for ways to increase your child’s awareness of the natural world? Then join Tyler Arboretum for The Magic of Nature: Super Summer Scavenger Hunt! For children, ages 6–11. In this group activity, you will wander all over Tyler, hunting for things using […]
Are you looking for ways to increase your child’s awareness of the natural world? Then join an adventure at Tyler for children ages 6–11: The Magic of Nature: Beautiful Birds and bring a pair of binoculars with you! You’ll roam Tyler’s woods and fields, and […]
Birds returning, flowers blooming, and leaves unfurling: these are the things that make spring. Come celebrate with Tyler Arboretum at their upcoming Spirit of Spring Fireside. On Friday, April 14 from 5–8pm, Tyler will have a variety of nature activities, food, beer, music, and more. […]
For adults 18+ and youth ages 15–17. Join Tyler Arboretum staff who will be hiking out with a guide to see owls in the Pinetum and some areas outside the deer exclusion fence. They’ll be on the lookout for Great Horned, Screech, and Barred Owls. […]
