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Join us to learn about winter gardening and how to create your very own wreath!In this Gardener's Workshop session, you will learn about the gardening practices carried out by Cylburn Arboretum Friends' grounds team during the winter, and how to create your very own wreath!This session will begin with a short-brief walk outdoors around the […]

Come to the NEC to learn about the oldest trees to ever live! Plus see some of the oldest trees Cylburn has to offer.We will begin in the NEC classroom with a presentation about the oldest trees in the world and old trees here at Cylburn. Next we will walk the woodland trails to find […]

Join us in the NEC classroom to learn how animals water proof themselves! Have you ever seed a bird flying on a rainy day? How do they keep from getting soaked? Come out and learn about the cool mechanisms species use to keep dry! All ages 5+ welcome. (Grown ups will like this too!)  

Join us for a history tour with CAF Executive Director Brooke Fritz.We will walk through the Cylburn mansion for a tour with Cylburn Arboretum Friends Executive Director, Brooke Fritz. We will learn about the history of the property, especially during its estate period, and look at the ornate craftsmanship that makes the mansion so special. […]

Join us at Cylburn Arboretum to celebrate the winter solstice! Cylburn Arboretum Friends and Baltimore City Rec & Parks are partnered to bring a festive and educational event to celebrate the beginning of winter. Event Highlights 10am-5pm The decorated mansion will be open to the public. 12pm-5pm Warm up by the fire, set your Yule […]

Join us in the NEC to make a new years wish! We will have nature inspired supplies for making a new years star or firework! Put all your good intentions into for 2025 into your wish! Supplies and instructions will be provided. You can work on your project in the Nature Education Center or take […]

Join us in the Nature Education Center to get your 2025 nature journal started!  We'll have collage materials, stickers, and more supplies to start your nature journal for the new year. There will be examples of how to record data and tips on logging your observations! All ages 5+. While Supplies last    

Join us for a hands-on workshop on pruning!Come join us for an in-depth guide to pruning. Learn various pruning techniques applied to our woody specimens directly from our Cylburn garden staff!The following topics will be covered:Benefits of pruningOptimal time for pruningLearn and perform the various types of pruning cutsDiscuss the various pruning tools and their […]

Join us in the Nature Education Center to learn about Maryland in the Miocene!  We'll travel back in time and to discover what creatures might have lived in the shallow tides that covered Cylburn during the Miocene epoch. We'll look at fossils under a microscope and learn about geologic time.   All ages 5+  (Grown […]

Join Cylburn Arboretum Friends for Tree Time! We will learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration.Parent/Child Nature classes are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Cylburn from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 2-5).We will learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration. Each single child's registration includes one adult guardian. Any additional adults/children […]

Join us for a walk and talk with Archaeologist and Cylburn Master Naturalist Smiti NathanWe will walk through the Cylburn property for a tour with Archaeologist and Cylburn Master Naturalist - Dr. Smiti Nathan. We will visit ruins from the property's past inhabitants and learn about archeological methods for how they could be explored.We will […]

Join us for as we learn why bark looks the way it does, from texture to color.Join CAF garden educator, Rose, for another horticulture culture lecture and walk. We will begin in the NEC classroom learning about the different textures, colors, and unique features of bark. We will even observe some samples under the microscope! […]

Come experience our expanded drop-in programs this January! Join Master Naturalist, Pat Jonas, in the Nature Education Center, to learn what animals eat in winter. Get ready for fun with seeds, nuts, and berries! What foods do animals rely on during the winter season to stay warm, move around, and survive? While some animals migrate […]

Come plan and prep your vegetable garden at the NEC! Let's rotate those crops, start a cover crop, or sketch your plan together. Start Planning and prepping your garden with CAF Garden Educator, Rose. Come ask questions and get ideas for how to start or improve your space. Grab a planting guide while they last!  

Come experience our expanded drop-in programs this January! Join Master Naturalist, Pat Jonas, in the Nature Education Center, to learn what animals eat in winter. Get ready for fun with seeds, nuts, and berries! What foods do animals rely on during the winter season to stay warm, move around, and survive? While some animals migrate […]

Come experience our expanded drop-in programs this January!  Join, Chesapeake Conservation & Climate Corps member, Layla Salomon in the Nature Education Center to learn about what birds eat in the winter! We'll make pinecone bird feeders and chat about winter bird diets during Maryland's winters.    

Come experience our expanded drop-in programs this January!  Join, Chesapeake Conservation & Climate Corps member, Layla Salomon in the Nature Education Center to learn about what birds eat in the winter! We'll make pinecone bird feeders and chat about winter bird diets during Maryland's winters.    

Join us in the Nature Education Center to learn about phenology! Phenology is the study of how seasons and climate impact plant and animal life cycles. We'll discuss our favorite phenological events like bird migration, trees blooming, and butterflies emerging! We'll design our own season calendar to display our favorite parts of each!   All […]

Come experience our expanded drop-in programs this January!  Join, Chesapeake Conservation & Climate Corps member, Layla Salomon in the Nature Education Center to learn about what birds eat in the winter! We'll make pinecone bird feeders and chat about winter bird diets during Maryland's winters.    

It's nearly Groundhog Day! Join us in the Nature Education Center to make your own groundhog craft, learn fun facts about the fluffy meteorologist, and make predictions on whether he will see his shadow this year! All Ages 5+. While supplies last    

Please join us for our General Volunteer Orientation. This is your first step in becoming a Cylburn Arboretum Friends volunteer!All CAF volunteers are required to attend the one-hour general volunteer orientation before volunteering at Cylburn.At this orientation, you will receive details on next steps for volunteering in the specific area of interest.Please meet in the […]

Join us in the Nature Education Center to make your own nature inspired (and punny!) valentines! While we design our Valentine's cards, we'll talk about the Cylburn ephemerals we love ❤️ the most! All Ages 5+. While supplies last    

Join Cylburn Arboretum Friends for Tree Time! We will learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration.Parent/Child Nature classes at Cylburn from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 2-5).We will learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration.Each single child's registration includes one adult guardian.Any additional adults/children (including siblings) should register separately under a new registration.We will meet […]

Come join us for a tool sharpening workshop!Winter's the perfect time of the year for many of those woody plant pruning projects! Before you make those final cuts, come and learn from our garden educator, Ron Roberto, on how to sharpen your own gardening tools.General admission will include the following tool sharpening and maintenance materials: […]

Gather your surplus of seed and join us in the Nature Education Center classroom for a drop-in seed exchange! Please only bring seeds from 2023-2025 and make sure to have them labeled with a Scientific/Common name and year harvested. There will be free seeds available while supplies last. This is an all ages event.    

Join us for a walk to and inside Cylburn's production greenhouses to get a peek into the work that happens here!Wednesday Walk: Cylburn GreenhousesCylburn's Greenhouses are not open to the public but serve as the production facility for the BCRP Horticultural Division, producing plant material for Cylburn, the Rawlings Conservatory and City Hall. On this […]

Join us as we learn how trees heal, the history of some injuries, and tour of wounded Cylburn trees.Join CAF garden educator, Rose, in her horticulture culture series (third Fridays). We will begin in the NEC classroom for a presentation about how trees heal and some of the injury history of Cylburn. Next we will […]

Join Master Naturalist, Pat Jonas, in the Nature Education Center, to learn about mosses! Mosses are all around us. They grow on trees, rocks, on sidewalks and sometimes on our roofs. But did you know that mosses are one of the first land plants and that they helped to create the oxygen in our atmosphere?  […]

Join us in the Nature Education Center to learn about Owls! We will talk about the owl species that live here at Cylburn, the way they navigate the world, and dissect owl pellets to learn about their diet! All Ages 5+ *There will be no live birds at this presentation    

Join Master Naturalist, Pat Jonas, in the Nature Education Center, to learn about mosses! Mosses are all around us. They grow on trees, rocks, on sidewalks and sometimes on our roofs. But did you know that mosses are one of the first land plants and that they helped to create the oxygen in our atmosphere?  […]

Visitor Services Volunteer (VSV) Training for Cylburn Arboretum Nature Education Center and Vollmer Welcome Center.As a Visitor Services Volunteer (VSV), you will be trained to greet and engage visitors, ensuring a rewarding experience for all guests. The ideal candidate will work at least once shift per month. To volunteer, you do not need to be […]