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Botanical Arts
Let Mother Nature inspire you.
Registration Information
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise indicated. A full refund will be given if the Arboretum must cancel or reschedule a program due to inqadequate enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. We will make every reasonable attempt to notify you if a program is cancelled.
A $3 administrative fee will be charged for each program cancellation that you initiate. A full refund, less the administrative fee, will be given with a minimum notice of two weeks. A 50% refund will be given with a minimum notice of one week. NO REFUNDS will be given with less than one week's notice.
Full payment must accompany each registration. Payment may be made via check or charge; VISA and MasterCard are welcome. Call 610-566-9134, ext. 212 or stop in to register.
Upcoming Dates
Thu, Dec 4, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Critter Ornament Workshop
Get inspired by nature!
Join Betsey Ney to learn how use Mother Nature’s gifts to create animals, angels, and other whimsical figures to decorate your Christmas tree or holiday table. In this popular class you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of cones, nuts, seed heads, and other natural materials. This class is for adults and children ages 13 and older. Please bring pruners, work gloves, and a hot glue gun, if you have one. Fee includes all critter materials.
$15 Fee for members $20 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
Thu, Dec 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Critter Ornament Workshop
Get inspired by nature!
Join Betsey Ney to learn how use Mother Nature’s gifts to create animals, angels, and other whimsical figures to decorate your Christmas tree or holiday table. In this popular class you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of cones, nuts, seed heads, and other natural materials. This class is for adults and children ages 13 and older. Please bring pruners, work gloves, and a hot glue gun, if you have one. Fee includes all critter materials.
$15 Fee for members $20 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
Sat, Dec 6, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale
Hand crafted holiday decorations and fresh greens!
Enjoy a huge selection of fresh greens and pre-made wreaths, as well as ornaments and other holiday decorations, at the annual Greens Sale. This sale is held at Tyler’s Maintenance Building and run by the Country Gardeners of Lima. For more information, paste this address into your web browser: http://gardencentral.org/pa/countrygardenershome/
Free admission to the Greens Sale
Free with admission; no pre-registration required.
Sun, Dec 7, 1pm - 3pm
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Make a one-of-a-kind focal point for your holiday table
Create the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table or to bring as a welcome hostess gift. Work with distinctive conifer and broad-leaved evergreens, as well as berries and long-lasting cut flowers, to celebrate the season. Tyler Head Gardener Carla Hetzel will take you step-by-step, including tips and techniques to ensure success with this and other floral creations. Please bring pruning shears or floral scissors and light work gloves, if desired. Fee includes all materials.
$25 Fee for members $32 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
Sun, Dec 14, 1pm - 3:30pm
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Get inspired by the natural materials found at Tyler
Create a unique holiday wreath or centerpiece using plant materials from Tyler’s extensive collections. Tyler Educator Karen McDonald will show you how to work with a wide variety of evergreen boughs, as well as cones, berries, and seed heads, to make your own special wreath. Please bring pruners and work gloves. Fee includes all materials.
$25 Fee for members $32 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
Mon, Dec 15, 7pm - 9:30pm
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Get inspired by the natural materials found at Tyler
Create a unique holiday wreath or centerpiece using plant materials from Tyler’s extensive collections. Tyler Educator Karen McDonald will show you how to work with a wide variety of evergreen boughs, as well as cones, berries, and seed heads, to make your own special wreath. Please bring pruners and work gloves. Fee includes all materials.
$25 Fee for members $32 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
