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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. Spring 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.

Spring Season Schedule:

Every 3rd Wednesday at 12-1pm 

January 16, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21

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. Spring 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. 

Spring Season Schedule:

Every 3rd Friday at 1:30-3pm 

January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16

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 spring 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.

Spring Season Schedule:

Every 2nd Thursday at 2pm-3:30pm 

January 9th, February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th

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 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.

Spring Season Schedule:

Every 2nd Tuesday at 10:30am-11:30am 

January 14, February 11, March 11, April 08, May 13

Looking for something else?

  • Information about class field trips: click here
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  • To find our more about Cylburn program offerings from our BCRP partners: click here
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There are so many beautiful blooms in the gardens There are so many beautiful blooms in the gardens at Cylburn Arboretum right now—we hope you’ll visit and enjoy them this weekend!

The Arboretum is free and open to the public six days a week (we’re closed on Mondays), and we love seeing individuals and families make the most of this special green space.

That said, we’ve seen an increase in businesses hosting fee-based activities—such as yoga classes, photo shoots, guided walks, and bike tours—without the required permits. While we welcome everyone to explore and enjoy the Arboretum, please remember: commercial activity on City-owned property is not allowed without a permit.

Help us preserve the peaceful, public nature of Cylburn by respecting this rule—and thank you for being part of the community that makes this place so special!

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