Each month, Cylburn Arboretum Friends offers a variety of programs. Each is offered at a free or reduced cost to Cylburn Arboretum Friends members. All programs are suspended during summer camp season from June through August. Please see the description of each program for more information:
Adult Classes
Wednesday Walks
These walks are geared toward an adult audience. Topics range broadly and each walk is led by a different expert. Autumn season walks are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. Wednesday walks meet at the Vollmer Center at 12 noon and last approximately one hour, unless otherwise noted. Free for CAF members, $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Autumn Season Schedule:
Every 3rd Wednesday at 12-1pm
September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Horticulture Culture
These in-depth classes are taught by our horticulture team and are designed to include the “why” behind what is seen in the Cylburn landscape. Autumn season classes are scheduled for the Third Friday of each month from1:30pm-3:00pm, and last 1.5-2 hours. Horticulture Culture classes typically include both indoor instruction and an outdoor component, and meet in the Nature Education Center (NEC) classroom. Free for CAF members, $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Autumn Season Schedule:
Every 3rd Friday at 1:30-3pm
September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Gardeners Workshop
These adult workshops are taught by our horticulture team and are an opportunity to learn more about gardening concepts and skills. Classes meet in the Nature Education Center (NEC) classroom and typically include both a classroom and Cylburn grounds component. Our Autumn season of Gardener’s Workshops are offered on the second Thursday of each month from 2pm-3:30pm. Cost of each workshop will be determined by topic and materials but CAF members will receive discounted admission.
Autumn Season Schedule:
Every 2nd Thursday at 2pm-3:30pm
September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Garden Drop-in
Drop by the gardens surrounding the Cylburn mansion on Tuesdays between 10-1 to talk with Cylburn Arboretum Friends’ Garden Educators. See what they’re working on, ask your gardening questions, and pick up tips on how we care for our plants. No fee, no registration required, all ages welcome.
Autumn Season Schedule:
Every Tuesday 10am-1pm
Youth & Families
Nature Education Center Drop-in Activities
Join us on Saturdays at 11 am for scheduled nature-themed drop-in activities! Programs are geared toward children ages 5 and up as well as adults. Programs are free unless noted, no registration is required.
Tree Time
Tree Time is a parent/child nature class offered on the second Tuesday and third Thursday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. Participants learn about nature through stories, crafts, and exploration. Classes meet on the Nature Education Center porch. Ages 2-5, free for CAF members, $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Autumn Season Schedule:
Every 2nd Tuesday & 3rd Thursday at 10:30am-11:30am
September 9 & 18, October 14 & 16, November 11 & 20, December 9 & 18
Looking for something else?
- Information about class field trips: click here
- Information about our Nature Camp: click here
- To find our more about Cylburn program offerings from our BCRP partners: click here
