Cylburn Arboretum Friends is celebrating 70 years on our historical grounds! In 1954, the Cylburn Park Project came to life by way of Josephine Hunley from the Federal Garden clubs of Maryland and Elizabeth Clark from Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. These women led Cylburn to become a Wildflower Preserve and Garden Center. And with meticulous care the park evolved to the Cylburn Arboretum that we know today. We have been lucky enough to have loyal members, employees, and volunteers who have diligently maintained and fostered the diverse environment of Cylburn over the years. With a vision to inspire a love of the natural world, Cylburn Arboretum friends has continued to uphold the values of its founders. Cylburn welcomes learners and nature lovers of all ages to experience our grounds and partake in our educational programming.
Then & Now
Educational programing.
From a black board in the mansion to a projector in our new Nature Education Center Classroom
Historic Site.
The mansion lions in autumn decades ago compared to summer 2024
Horticulture Education.
For decades children in Baltimore have been learning about land stewardship and horticulture at Cylburn Arboretum.
