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Secrets of the Pond

FOR ALL AGES
Life at the pond is always changing. From the deck of Tyler’s pond, spot frogs, turtles, and tadpoles drifting among the vegetation. Watch water striders skate across the surface and dragonflies zoom through the air. Use a magnifying glass to explore water samples and discover tiny creatures hiding in the pond. If conditions are favorable, observe some water samples under a microscope for an even closer look!
About your guide: Sue Fredrick is a long-time Tyler volunteer and naturalist. She is an experienced Tyler docent and a certified PA Master Naturalist.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
What to expect:
This program is best suited for elementary school-aged children.
Family and siblings of any age are welcome.
Meet your guide at the Visitor Center, then take a leisurely 10-minute walk on paved surfaces to the pond.
Several stone steps lead from the paved path to the pond deck.
Restrooms are located near the pond.
Examine water samples with a magnifying glass. Learn about the plants and animals that live in and around the pond.
What to wear and carry:
Dress in layers for the weather.
Shoes with good tread, suitable for uneven or wet surfaces
Water bottle (optional)
Pricing:
MEMBERS: FREE (Remember to sign into your member account before continuing for your discounts!) Children ages two and under do not need to register.
NON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult (18-64), $15 per senior (ages 65+), $10 per child ages 3-17; children ages two and under are free and do not need to register. The non-member fee includes admission, so please feel free to stay for the day!
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! Please submit a guest pass for each guest.
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!
A registered adult must accompany any child ages 17 and under.
REGISTER HERE
Details
- Date: June 13
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Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Event Category: Tours and Explorations
- Website: https://tylerarboretum.org/calendar/secrets-of-the-pond/


