The John J Tyler Arboretum

In 2023, Tyler returned to an emphasis in children's programming, reintroducing school field trips. Tyler welcomed school children for nature immersion and stem-themed activities throughout The property. Tyler continues to refine its programming, welcoming larger numbers of participants to its annual plant sale, evening fireside events, and its popular tours. New before and after hours features like owl prowls and full moon hikes have given members and visitors new opportunities to view wildlife not normally visible during regular hours. Docent led-tours, pop-up education stations at Tyler's pollinator preserve and lucille's garden have sparked The curiosity of families and people of all ages (continued on schedule o).wellness activities like hikes and yoga continue to provide healthy-living programming for a wide variety of participants.tyler was able to reopen its hiking trails after The emerald ash borer destroyed more than 1,500 trees on The property. The trail reopening prioritized returning members and visitors to our popular trail run, 11.5 miles of hiking trails, and near-pristine streams. All visitors were invited to participate in wildflower walks, bird walks, history tours, pond and stream-themed tours, and tours of Tyler's premier gardens, including The wister rhododendron garden, The native woodland walk, The stopford meadow maze, The scenic loop, lucille's garden, The fragrant garden, and more than 550 acres of natural areas outside Tyler's deer exclusion fence.