Tyler Arboretum Events

Wednesday April 1 8:00am - 10:00am EDT

Weekday Bird Walk

FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand.......More

Wednesday April 1 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Full Moon Hike

SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Experience Tyler by the light of a full moon. Step into the forest as darkness falls to explore woodlands, streams, and open areas. Listen for nighttime sounds, watch shifting shadows, and notice the scents of the evening. Along ......More

Thursday April 2 9:30am - 11:30am EDT

Richard's Rambles

FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, invi......More

Friday April 3 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Weekend Warm-up Hike

Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll......More

Friday April 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Nature Journaling Series

FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required.Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.Class 1 will cover an introduction to Nature Journaling, learning to break down how to observe and record plants in our journals using prompts, questions, and conversation to heighten your awareness and ability to notice more.Class 2 will lead participants through a series of intentional questioning exercises to focus our creative, curious minds on figuring out a mystery that we find in a small corner of Tyler.Class 3 will turn us in many directions as we learn to use changing perspective to identify and understand plants and the world around us.Class 4 will deepen our observational skills as we learn to record the passing of time, noticing how plants shift and change through their lives.About the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based out of Philadelphia, whose mission is to celebrate the diversity, interconnectedness, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published as tabletop games, in comic anthologies, books, as murals, and large-scale educational tapestries. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for 2025. Nature Journaling Materials List: Unlined notebook with hardback or paper & a clipboard. I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.Your favorite pencilPencil sharpenerEraserColored pencils (optional)Watercolor paints, brush, and water (optional)What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your instructor on the Visitor Center Patio.Class will depart from the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Please arrive on time.Each class will start with a short walk to a different area in the Arboretum.The walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, and gravel.Class fee includes entry into the Arboretum. Feel free to stay for the day.Register for one class or the series.What to wear and carry: Closed-toe shoes with good treadDress in layers for the weatherPortable chair or blanket to sit onWater and snacksInsect repellent (please apply at home)SunblockPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Series: Save 10% off the single class rate when you register for the four-class series! Member Adult: $146.88 each Non-member Adult: $172.80REGISTER FOR THE SERIES & SAVE HEREREGISTER FOR 4/3 SINGLE CLASS #1 HEREREGISTER FOR 4/10 SINGLE CLASS #2 HEREREGISTER FOR 4/17 SINGLE CLASS #3 HEREREGISTER FOR 4/24 SINGLE CLASS #4 HERE

Friday April 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 1

FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required.Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.Class 1 will cover an introduction to Nature Journaling, learning to break down how to observe and record plants in our journals using prompts, questions, and conversation to heighten your awareness and ability to notice more.About the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based out of Philadelphia, whose mission is to celebrate the diversity, interconnectedness, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published as tabletop games, in comic anthologies, books, as murals, and large-scale educational tapestries. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for 2025. Nature Journaling Materials List: Unlined notebook with hardback or paper & a clipboard. I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.Your favorite pencilPencil sharpenerEraserColored pencils (optional)Watercolor paints, brush, and water (optional)What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your instructor on the Visitor Center Patio.Class will depart from the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Please arrive on time.Each class will start with a short walk to a different area in the Arboretum.The walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, and gravel.Class fee includes entry into the Arboretum. Feel free to stay for the day.Register for one class or the series.What to wear and carry: Closed-toe shoes with good treadDress in layers for the weatherPortable chair or blanket to sit onWater and snacksInsect repellent (please apply at home)SunblockPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Single Class: Member Adult: $40.80 each Non-member Adult: $48.00 eachSingle classes sold separately.REGISTER FOR SINGLE CLASS 1 HERE

Saturday April 4 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

10K Trail Run

Organized by the Delco Road Runner’s Club, the Tyler Arboretum 10k Trail Run is a unique trail race in Delaware County. One of only a small number of off-road races in the area, it is the only sanctioned race held in the beautiful and historic Tyler Arboretum. The race ......More

Saturday April 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Saturday Wildflower Walk

For Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17 Explore the Arboretum with wildflower expert Dick Cloud. Slow down and look closely at what’s growing along meadows, wooded paths, and occasional streamside spots. Enjoy the simple pleasure of seeing the landscape in detail and not......More

Sunday April 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Highlights of Tyler North

FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 A leisurely-paced tour with collection highlights, gardens, and a bit of Tyler history. Discover the beauty of Tyler’s northern collections as you travel from Magnolia Field, through the Native Woodland walk, stop at Lucille’s Garden, and end your journey at the Pollinator Preserve. Along the way, you’ll learn how climate, water management, and the plants themselves all play a role in the collections and the broader ecosystem. About your guide: Since retiring from Penn Dental Medicine, Dr. Woody Kotch reignited his passion for the natural world. Through training at Tyler, the PA Master Naturalist program, the Xerces Society Ambassador Training, and his own research, he developed new tours for Tyler, blending environmental science and history. Woody is dedicated to sharing his excitement for nature and raising awareness about our changing environment. What to expect: Canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather, all registrants will be contactedMax one-mile hike on mostly even ground, some uphillCheck in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guideWhat to bring: Dress for the weatherShoes suitable for walkingPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE NON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult $15 per senior (65 and over) $10 per teen ages 12-17. The fee includes admission, so feel free to stay for the day after the program! Teens must be accompanied by a registered adult. GUEST PASS HOLDERS: (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in, or inform them that you are accompanying a Family or higher-level member as their guest. This program is free with your guest pass admission, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program! LIBRARY PASS HOLDERS: FREE. Please present your Library Pass to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in for the program. This program is free with your library pass admission, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program! More like this: Guided tours on select Sundays REGISTER HERE

Monday April 6 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Easter Monday Mini-Adventure Camp

When school is out, adventure begins! Tyler Arboretum’s Mini-Adventure Camps offer outdoor exploration and hands-on nature experiences during school breaks and non-attendance days. Campers spend their days discovering our 650-acre campus through hiking, games, crafts, a......More

Wednesday April 8 8:00am - 10:00am EDT

Weekday Bird Walk

Thursday April 9 9:30am - 11:30am EDT

Nature Connection Hike

FOR ADULTS 18+ Step onto the trail and let the morning unfold around you. As you walk through the quiet woods and open meadows, take time to notice details like the curve of a leaf, the play of light, and the sound of the breeze. Pause along the way to stretch, breathe ......More

Friday April 10 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Weekend Warm-up Hike

Friday April 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 2

FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required.Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.Class 2 will lead participants through a series of intentional questioning exercises to focus our creative, curious minds on figuring out a mystery that we find in a small corner of Tyler.About the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based out of Philadelphia, whose mission is to celebrate the diversity, interconnectedness, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published as tabletop games, in comic anthologies, books, as murals, and large-scale educational tapestries. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for 2025. Nature Journaling Materials List: Unlined notebook with hardback or paper & a clipboard. I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.Your favorite pencilPencil sharpenerEraserColored pencils (optional)Watercolor paints, brush, and water (optional)What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your instructor on the Visitor Center Patio.Class will depart from the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Please arrive on time.Each class will start with a short walk to a different area in the Arboretum.The walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, and gravel.Class fee includes entry into the Arboretum. Feel free to stay for the day.Register for one class or the series.What to wear and carry: Closed-toe shoes with good treadDress in layers for the weatherPortable chair or blanket to sit onWater and snacksInsect repellent (please apply at home)SunblockPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Single Class: Member Adult: $40.80 each Non-member Adult: $48.00 eachSingle classes sold separately.REGISTER FOR SINGLE CLASS 2 HERE

Friday April 10 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Spirit of Spring Fireside

Welcome the changing season with an easygoing evening outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spirit of Spring Fireside is a relaxed seasonal gathering where friends and families can enjoy: Local food: Dos Gringos Mexican Kitchen, Munchy Machine, Plum Pit and Sweet Amelia’sLocal d......More

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