Educational Programs
Educational Programs > For Adults
Gardening & Horticulture
Tyler offers a variety of seasonal workshops, lectures, guided bird walks, wildflower and other rambles, historic building tours, and off-site field trips.
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
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30apm
The Weekend Gardener: Decorative Outdoor Containers for Fall
Create unique fall displays.
Container plantings don’t have to disappear when the cold weather arrives. Seasonal plant materials, such as evergreen boughs, colorful twigs, and vines can create exciting displays. Join Plant Curator Carla Hetzel to create a custom container for your outdoor landscape.
We will supply the plant materials; bring one container of your choice, sharp hand pruners, and gloves.
$18 Fee for members $25 Fee for non-members
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
Sat, Jan 10, 1pm - 2:30pm
Weekend Gardener: Winter Pruning Workshop
Give new life to old woody plants
Snow date: Sunday, January 11
Winter is the perfect season for structural pruning, as deciduous shrubs and trees have lost their leaves, revealing their branching structures. Give new life to old, overgrown shrubs that are threatening to take over your house or prune to enhance the beauty and function of your specimen plants. Tyler’s Director of Horticulture, Mike Karkowski, will begin this class indoors with an overview of pruning concepts and tool tips, then he’ll lead the group outside to demonstrate how to prune a variety of shrubs and trees.
Pre-registration is required; $12 members, $17 non-members
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
Sat, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Weekend Gardener: The First Spring Bulbs
Spring bulbs in February? Absolutely!
Those who know Tyler have always looked forward to seeing the wonderful display of winter aconite, snowdrops, and crocus spilling down the hill below the Lachford Terrace. Due to extensive planting last fall, this spring promises to be spectacular with the bloom of numerous bulbs and companion plants that have been added to the area to enhance the display. Join Tyler’s Betsey Ney for an up-close look and program with practical tips and techniques so that you can create similar early spring magic in your garden when planting time arrives in the fall.
$12 Fee for members $17 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
Sat, Apr 25, 9am - 3pm
Arbor Day Plant Sale
Get inspired for the season with a wide array of plants at our annual sale!
Tyler Arboretum’s annual Arbor Day Plant Sale jump starts the gardening season with an extensive selection of plants for every gardener from the green-thumbed expert to the not-so-certain novice. The Plant Sale features a dizzying selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and herbs. But don’t be intimidated – friendly, helpful plant experts are on hand to solve your most perplexing planting problems.
Admission is waived for the Plant Sale and members enjoy a special preview the day before (which is a great reason to join as a member!).
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212
