STEVE TOBIN: IN THE LIGHT - Guided Tours
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 15+
Join us for a guided tour to explore the art of Steve Tobin.
Trail Challenge Guided Hikes
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 15+
This is your chance to explore all six trails outside the gate at Tyler Arboretum, including Pink Hill, Rocky Run, Dismal Run, and more!
Moonlight Hikes
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 15+
Experience Tyler by moonlight. Step into the forest after dark to explore woodlands, streams, and open areas. Listen for nighttime sounds, watch shifting shadows, and notice the scents of the evening.
Flax Processing & Natural Dyeing Demonstration
FOR ALL AGES
Join the PA Flax Project for a hand-processing demonstration! Learn how locally grown flax is transformed from retted straw into “gold” spinnable fiber. Demonstrations start at 11 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm in the Edible Garden Building, but feel free to join us anytime!
Hike with Philadelphia Wildlife Tracking Club
FOR ALL AGES
Follow your curiosity. Join the Philadelphia Wildlife Tracking Club and move through the landscape on this free program.
Weekday Bird Walk
FOR ADULTS 18+
Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand.
Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club
FOR ADULTS 18+
Hike 5 to 7 miles through open meadows, quiet forests, and along rocky streams.
Nature Connection Hike
FOR ADULTS 18+
Step onto the trail and let the morning unfold. Walk through quiet woods and open meadows, noticing the light, the leaves, the breeze. Pause to stretch, breathe, and settle into nature's rhythm — with gentle yoga movements and a little journaling to deepen your presence outdoors.
Richard's Rambles
FOR ADULTS & TEENS AGES 15-17
Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner.
Weekend Warm-up Hike
FOR ADULTS 18+
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.
Saturday Wildflower Walk
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 12+
Slow down and look closely at what’s growing along meadows, wooded paths, and occasional streamside spots.
Sunday Tour: Welcome to Tyler Tour
FOR ALL AGES
Discover something new while exploring Tyler’s major collections, walking through history, and seeing Tyler through the eyes of one of our experienced guides.
Sunday Tour: 250th History Tour
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 12+
Travel over 260 years of history and uncover how Tyler’s past continues to shape its present.
Sunday Tour: Champion Trees Tour
FOR ALL AGES
Some of Tyler’s most iconic trees date back to the 1850s, towering over the landscape and providing vital habitat. Learn about their ecological importance, hear their fascinating stories, and experience their majesty up close.
Christmas Bird Count
AGES 18+
The Christmas Bird Count is a great way to help determine the bird population at Tyler Arboretum. Two sessions - sign up for one or both!