Tyler Arboretum
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Located in the heart of Delaware County, PA, Tyler Arboretum is a place of natural beauty and history dating back to the time of William Penn. Today, Tyler serves the Greater Philadelphia region through horticulture, education, and the preservation of natural lands. Our mission is to preserve, enhance, and share our heritage, collections, and landscapes, to create and inspire stewards of the..
Tyler Arboretum
5d ago
In 2019, Kent and Tamiko Stumpe joined Tyler Arboretum shortly after moving to Delaware County from the Cleveland area. Kent recalls, "One stroll through the grounds and out onto the trails, and we joined." That's the magic of Tyler – one visit is all it takes to become enchanted by its beauty and tranquility ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
3w ago
Some people are born with a deep affinity for the natural world. Sue Fredrick is unquestionably one of them. With two degrees in science - a bachelor's in biology from Mount Union College and a master's in marine biology from the University of Connecticut - Sue’s educational background reflects her passion for the environment ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
3w ago
The Autumn Garden: a Bittersweet Place The cooling temperatures and diminishing light mean that everything slows down – a welcome reprieve after the frantic pace of the season. At the same time, reality sets in. Soon, it will be time to say goodbye to the plants you’ve lovingly nurtured through the spring, summer, and ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
1M ago
Join us on Saturday October 14, from 10:00 – 11:00 am for Animals in our Backyard, and meet some furry friends courtesy of Briar Bush Nature Center. Part of our mission at Tyler Arboretum is to help connect people to the natural world. We believe that in those moments of connection, we learn ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
2M ago
Even though we've already donated 2,000 pounds of vegetables to the Media Food Bank, Lucille's Garden is still bursting with life. We like to do a lot of experimenting in Lucille's - just down the path from The Pollinator Preserve in case you've never been - and we love it when folks stop by ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
2M ago
1. Treehouses and Cool Places Dr. Seuss wrote a book entitled “Oh, the Places You'll Go” and you too can go to some wonderful places at Tyler Arboretum. There's the Crooked Goblin Shack (so much for drawing in the lines), Pollinator Preserve (butterflies, moths, and bees galore), Meadow Maze (can’t get lost and don’t ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
2M ago
Boy, when the summer crops start rolling in they sure don’t stop! Thanks to some cooler temps and consistent rain we’re seeing a bumper harvest of all our summer favorites in Lucille’s Garden. Have you been down to visit Lucille's Garden yet this summer? Just a short walk past the Pollinator Preserve, our vegetable ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
2M ago
When folks use phrases like “roll up my sleeves” or “get my hands dirty,” they usually just mean them figuratively, but not Tyler volunteer Todd Swanson. After more than two decades in retail management, Todd longed to balance his life of meetings, phone calls, and corporate travel by incorporating his passion for the outdoors ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
3M ago
The first time I visited Tyler Arboretum last year, my husband and I were exploring Media since we planned to move there in a few short months. We love being outdoors together, so Tyler was high on our list of places to check out. We had a spot back home in New Jersey that ..read more
Tyler Arboretum
3M ago
When folks use phrases like “roll up my sleeves” or “get my hands dirty,” they usually just mean them figuratively, but not Tyler volunteer Todd Swanson. After more than a decade in retail management, Todd longed to balance his life of meetings, phone calls, and corporate travel by incorporating his passion for the outdoors ..read more