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SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Highlights of Tyler North
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17\nA leisurely-paced tour with collection highlights\, gardens\, and a bit of Tyler history. \nDiscover the beauty of Tyler’s northern collections as you travel from Magnolia Field\, through the Native Woodland walk\, stop at Lucille’s Garden\, and end your journey at the Pollinator Preserve. Along the way\, you’ll learn how climate\, water management\, and the plants themselves all play a role in the collections and the broader ecosystem.\nAbout your guide: Since retiring from Penn Dental Medicine\, Dr. Woody Kotch reignited his passion for the natural world. Through training at Tyler\, the PA Master Naturalist program\, the Xerces Society Ambassador Training\, and his own research\, he developed new tours for Tyler\, blending environmental science and history. Woody is dedicated to sharing his excitement for nature and raising awareness about our changing environment.\nWhat to expect:\nCanceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather\, all registrants will be contacted\nMax one-mile hike on mostly even ground\, some uphill\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide\nWhat to bring:\nDress for the weather\nShoes suitable for walking\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult; $15 per senior (65 and over);$10 per teen ages 12-17. The fee includes admission\, so feel free to stay for the day after the program! Teens must be accompanied by a registered adult.\nGUEST 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!\nLIBRARY 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!\nMore like this: Guided tours on select Sundays\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-tour-highlights-of-tyler-north/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Reptiles
DESCRIPTION: Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters\, outdoor adventures\, guided experiences\, and memorable moments in nature after dark.\n_____\nSlither\, crawl\, and creep into the fascinating world of turtles\, snakes\, and lizards during this hands-on evening exploring the world of reptiles. Meet live ambassador animals native to Pennsylvania and discover the surprising adaptations that help them survive in forests\, wetlands\, and beyond.\nFrom scales and camouflage to cold-blooded survival strategies\, this program offers a fascinating look at some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures.\n______\nAbout the presenter: AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center whose mission is to rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured native wildlife and promote harmony between humans and their wild neighbors through quality environmental education.\n______\nFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nWhat to expect:\nCheck in at the Visitor Center patio upon arrival\nPresentation in the Barn Loft featuring live ambassador animals\nTime for Q&A\nRestrooms are available\nPricing:\nMEMBERS (sign in for your 15% discount!): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (ages 3-17): $17 each; Child (2 and under): Free and no need to register\nNON-MEMBERS: Adult: $25 each; Child (ages 3-17): $20 each; Child (2 and under): Free and no need to register\nACCESS/EBT HOLDERS (with ID): $12.50 each. Please present your ACCESS/EBT card at check-in at the Visitor Center.\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (3-17): $10 each; Child (2 and under): Free\, and no need to register. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in. Each participant must submit a guest pass.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-at-night-reptiles-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature at Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T103000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Champion Trees Tour
DESCRIPTION:FOR ALL AGES\nSome of Tyler’s most iconic trees date back to the 1850s\, towering over the landscape and providing vital habitat. Learn about their ecological importance\, hear their fascinating stories\, and experience their majesty up close.\nWhat to expect:\nCanceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather\, all registrants will be contacted\nMax one-mile hike on mostly even surfaces\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide\nWhat to bring:\nDress for the weather\nShoes suitable for walking\nCarriers are recommended\, as strollers may not be suitable for this tour\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nPricing: Free for Members\, Free with admission for non-members\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS:  FREE with admission: Adult: $18 each; Senior: $15 each; Children ages 3-17: $10 each. No need to register children two and under. A registered adult must accompany all children. Feel free to stay for the day after the program!\nGUEST 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!\nLIBRARY 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!\nMore like this: Guided tours on select Sundays\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-tour-champion-trees-tour/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Ride\, Roll\, and Stroll - Members Only
DESCRIPTION: Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters\, outdoor adventures\, guided experiences\, and memorable moments in nature after dark.\nExperience Tyler Arboretum in a unique way during this special evening just for members!\nAfter the Arboretum closes to daily visitors\, members are invited to enjoy the Scenic Loop on bikes\, scooters\, and other human-powered wheels. Prefer a slower pace? Take a peaceful evening stroll through the grounds and enjoy the beauty of Tyler after hours.\nBring the family\, pack a picnic\, and enjoy a fun summer evening outdoors together.\nFree for members | No registration required\nNot a member yet? Join Now! 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-at-night-ride-roll-and-stroll-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Welcome to Tyler
DESCRIPTION:FOR ALL AGES\nDiscover something new while exploring Tyler’s major collections\, walking through history\, and seeing Tyler through the eyes of one of our experienced guides.\nWhat to expect:\nCanceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather\, all registrants will be contacted\nMax 1 mile hike on mostly even ground\, some uphill\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide.\nWhat to bring:\nDress for the weather\nShoes suitable for walking\nPricing: PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED  \nMEMBERS (don’t forget to sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS:  $18 per adult; $10 per child ages 3-17; children ages two and under are free and don’t need to register. Registration includes admission for the day\, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like!\nGUEST 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!\nLIBRARY 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!\nAll youth must be accompanied by a participating adult.\nMore like this:  Guided tours on select Sundays.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-tour-welcome-to-tyler-3/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Nature’s Superpowers
DESCRIPTION: Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters\, outdoor adventures\, guided experiences\, and memorable moments in nature after dark.\n_____\nDiscover the incredible ways animals survive and thrive in the wild. From camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes to sharp senses and powerful defenses\, explore the amazing “superpowers” animals use to find food\, stay safe\, and navigate their environments.\nMeet live animal ambassadors and get an up-close look at the adaptations that make wildlife so fascinating.\n_____\nAbout the presenter: Dawn White has worked as a naturalist and Environmental Educator for 30 years. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Management\, with a concentration in Environmental Interpretation.\nDawn started her career at the former Great Valley Nature Center in Devault\, PA\, where her fondness for birds of prey and teaching with wildlife developed. She has designed and implemented various environmental education programs for children and adults alike during her work at the Nature Center\, Elmwood Park Zoo\, and Green Valleys Watershed Association.\nIn 2015\, Dawn formed Indian Run Environmental Education Center\, LLC\, located at her home in Glenmoore\, PA\, and is licensed to house non-releasable birds of prey. She also has snakes\, turtles\, and a tarantula. These animal ambassadors are utilized in a variety of outreach programs to educate and inspire audiences of all ages.\n______\nFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 6+\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nWhat to expect:\nCheck in at the Visitor Center patio upon arrival\nPresentation in the Barn Loft featuring live ambassador animals\nQ&A\nRestrooms are available\nPricing:\nMEMBERS (sign in for your 15% discount!): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $17 each\nNON-MEMBERS: Adult: $25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $20 each\nACCESS/EBT HOLDERS (with ID): $12.50 each. Please present your ACCESS/EBT card at check-in at the Visitor Center.\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $10 each. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in. Each participant must submit a guest pass.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-at-night-natures-superpowers/
CATEGORIES:Nature at Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T103000
DTSTAMP:20260630T033015Z
CREATED:20260630T033015Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Delco's Changing Ecology
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17\nAs you walk through Tyler’s diverse habitats\, you’ll uncover how nature and history intersect in an era of climate change. Gain insight into the past\, present\, and future of our local ecosystems\, and deepen your understanding of the forces shaping the environment around us.\nAbout your guide: Since retiring from Penn Dental Medicine\, Dr. Woody Kotch has reignited his passion for the natural world. Through training at Tyler\, the PA Master Naturalist program\, the Xerces Society Ambassador Training\, and his own research\, he developed new tours for Tyler\, blending environmental science and history. Woody is dedicated to sharing his excitement for nature and raising awareness about our changing environment.\nWhat to expect:\nCanceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather\, all registrants will be contacted\nMax one-mile hike on mostly even ground\, some uphill\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide\nWhat to bring:\nDress for the weather\nShoes suitable for walking\nPricing:  FREE for members; FREE with admission for non-members\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS:  FREE with admission: Adult: $18 each; Senior: $15 each; Teens ages 12-17: $10 each. A registered adult must accompany all teens. Feel free to stay for the day after the program!\nGUEST 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!\nLIBRARY 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!\nMore like this: Guided tours on select Sundays\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-tour-delcos-changing-ecology-2/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Landau":MAILTO:jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Wild Neighbors
DESCRIPTION: Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters\, outdoor adventures\, guided experiences\, and memorable moments in nature after dark.\n_____\nMeet some of the fascinating animals that call Pennsylvania home. Get up close with live animal ambassadors and discover how local wildlife survives\, adapts\, and shares the landscape with us every day.\nLearn about the challenges these animals face\, the important roles they play in healthy ecosystems\, and the simple ways people can help protect wildlife close to home.\n_____\nAbout the presenter: Dawn White has worked as a naturalist and Environmental Educator for 30 years. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Management\, with a concentration in Environmental Interpretation.\nDawn started her career at the former Great Valley Nature Center in Devault\, PA\, where her fondness for birds of prey and teaching with wildlife developed. She has designed and implemented various environmental education programs for children and adults alike during her work at the Nature Center\, Elmwood Park Zoo\, and Green Valleys Watershed Association.\nIn 2015\, Dawn formed Indian Run Environmental Education Center\, LLC\, located at her home in Glenmoore\, PA\, and is licensed to house non-releasable birds of prey. She also has snakes\, turtles\, and a tarantula. These animal ambassadors are utilized in a variety of outreach programs to educate and inspire audiences of all ages.\n______\nFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 6+\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nWhat to expect:\nCheck in at the Visitor Center patio upon arrival\nPresentation in the Barn Loft featuring live ambassador animals\nQ&A\nRestrooms are available\nPricing:\nMEMBERS (sign in for your 15% discount!): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $17 each\nNON-MEMBERS: Adult: $25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $20 each\nACCESS/EBT HOLDERS (with ID): $12.50 each. Please present your ACCESS/EBT card at check-in at the Visitor Center.\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): Adult: $21.25 each; Child (ages 6-17): $10 each. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in. Each participant must submit a guest pass.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-at-night-wild-neighbors/
CATEGORIES:Nature at Night
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