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The Cooling Power of Forests
Close your eyes and imagine yourself right now at Tyler Arboretum, gazing over a viewscape of lush woodlands. It’s a warm, sunny day, and hiking trails invite you to escape [...]
The Need for Community Conversations Around Nature and Climate Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has been at the center of so many communications on television, in print, and online. Which topics are not getting the same time and attention as before [...]
Baby Birds at Tyler
The baby birds are out at Tyler! On June 16th, the 16 participants in the Wednesday weekly bird walk at Tyler recorded 43 species of birds. This is no small [...]
And We are the Dreamers of Dreams
I eagerly accepted the position as the Butterfly House Intern here at the John J. Tyler Arboretum in early March 2021, during the weeks when daylight began to extend its [...]
A Legacy that Grows
When my friend came to me this spring and said she wanted to hold a volunteer event at Tyler, I was happy to say yes! After a long year of [...]
Tyler’s 2021 Trails Run
A 28-year partnership helps keep Tyler (trail) running As a small nonprofit, Tyler Arboretum has always relied on the support of our community. For over 25 years, one of our [...]
If We Build It, Will They Come?
If we provide them with food, water and shelter - will they come? Tyler Arboretum is filled with all types of life -- birds, bees and butterflies that thrive [...]
Meet the Community!
In our search for information, we discovered some great resources that we want to share with you. These organizations study and preserve important pollinator and associated insect species. Here [...]