Joanne Landau

FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 8 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15

SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Experience the magic of Tyler at night! Join us for a hike under the light of the full moon. Hiking at night is a unique sensory experience. We will use our senses of hearing, smell and touch to navigate the forest. Our experienced guides will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights. We hope to see and hear some of the nocturnal wildlife that make a home in Tyler’s natural areas! This moderately paced hike is for adults and teens comfortable walking 3+ miles on uneven terrain, including short distances along steep

The Weekend Warm-up Hike returns to Tyler’s hiking trails! Start your Friday off right with a brisk, one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. This hike is intended as a moderate cardio workout, and we typically cover 2 1/2 to 3 miles in an hour. However, we reserve the right to pause and enjoy whatever surprises nature offers. Be prepared for a mix of asphalt, gravel and natural surfaces. Hikes are not suitable for those with limited mobility. We recommend bringing along a reusable water bottle. Please make sure to pre-register, as this program

FOR ADULTS & TEENS AGES 12-17 Join an exclusive tour with one of Tyler’s History Docents in celebration of Tyler Arboretum’s 80th anniversary! Gain a new appreciation for Tyler through the ages on this leisurely half-mile walk along the Wister Trail from the Fragrant Garden to Lucille’s Garden. Hear fascinating tidbits about key moments and activities that shaped today’s arboretum and discuss the challenges that lie ahead. This tour includes changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass and gravel. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. All teens must be accompanied by a registered adult. Check in first at the Visitor

Rain or shine Appropriate for Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17  Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out! In October, we hope to see a variety of fall-blooming wildflowers. These walks are for those who have a love of plants and their role in ecology or for those who want to learn more. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Our docents would love to give our newer members an introductory tour of Tyler! We will show you some highlights you may not have discovered yet and share some fascinating information about the collections, trails, trees, and historic buildings on land purchased by the Minshall family in 1681. If you have any special requests, let us know, and we will try to fit them in! Please register all adults and any children ages 3-17. Children aged two and under need not register as long as they are in strollers or carriers. Upon arrival, check in at the

FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 8 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15

Rain or shine Appropriate for Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17  Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out! In October, we hope to see a variety of fall-blooming wildflowers. These walks are for those who have a love of plants and their role in ecology or for those who want to learn more. All levels of knowledge are welcome. There may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes.

FREE FOR MEMBERS! Pre-registration is required. Join birders Sara Boucas-Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine. GATES OPEN AT 8 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am, and the gate will close at 8:10 am. Members: FREE Non-Members: $18 (includes admission to Tyler for the day) Non-Member Senior: $15