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.

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. 

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.

Speaker Series

Cylburn Arboretum Friends invites you to our speaker series. Each month (except for December and January) we will have a topic experts present a 45 minute lecture followed by a Q&A. Lectures will be held in the Vollmer Center and begin at 5pm, doors open at 4:30pm. There is a free giveaway each evening to the first 100 pre-registered guests who arrive starting at 4:30 pm.

For more information and to register for lectures click here. Tickets are non-refundable and do not include Eventbrite fees.

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.