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Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration at Tyler Arboretum

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TYLER ARBORETUM “STACKS” UP THE FUN WITH PANCAKES AND MAPLE SYRUP

Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration to be held February 22

Bundle up and enjoy this annual celebration of the maple tree’s sweet offerings by attending Tyler Arboretum’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

Visitors are invited to join one of the ongoing tours at Tyler to discover how sap is turned into syrup, and then take a turn tapping a tree. After, appetites are satisfied in the historic Barn with Tyler’s famous all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Hot coffee and cocoa accompany this delicious wintertime feast.

No pre-registration is required for this event. Adults $12, children (ages 3-12) $6, and children under age three are free. All proceeds benefit Tyler Arboretum. Because this is a fundraiser, no free passes are allowed for this event. The snow date for the Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration is March 1, 2014.

For more information: www.tylerarboretum.org

Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063

This event is appropriate for all ages

Cost: Adults: $12, Kids (ages 3-12) $6, Under 3 FREE

Nature's Enchantment: Mysteries of The Magical Path

Fun Things Kids Delaware County kids , Delaware County moms

Sunday June 13th
1pm - 3pm
Nature's Enchantment: Mysteries of The Magical Path
Capture The Magic!

Weave your way in and around nature's enchanted Magical Path, but don't forget to first 'pay' the Troll Toll!

Your exploration will lead you through our enchanted exhibition, as you visit the homes of many magical beings. Learn about how they protect our natural world and enjoy many varied activities along the way.

While on your adventure, be sure to collect leaves for a Green Man mask craft!

For more information:www.tylerarboretum.org/
Location:515 Painter Road Media
This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older
Cost:Children under three and Arboretum members are admitted for free.

Non-member adults (16 to 64), $9

Non-member seniors (65+), $8

Non-member youths (3-15), $5; children under 3 are free

Eco- Easter Eggs at Tyler

Fun Things Kids Delaware County families , Easter Delaware County

Sat, Apr 3, 10am - 11:30am

Eco-Easter Eggs at Tyler Arboretum
Bring the magic of natural color to your Easter Eggs this year!

In this hands-on class, kids and adults color eggs with dyes made from onions, beets, blueberries and other natural products, and decorate them with silhouettes of leaves and flowers.

Participants will color six (6) eggs. The Arboretum will supply all materials. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Pre-registration required.

For more information: Contact Joanne Landau, Registrar at 610-566-9134 x.215 or jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
Location:515 Painter Road Media
This event is appropriate for ages of 5 and older
Cost:$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration at Tyler Arboretum

Fun Things Kids Delaware County families , family activites PA

February 13th

8am - 1pm

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration

Take one of our ongoing tours and demonstrations of the maple sugaring process and learn how sap is turned into syrup. Once you've whet your appetite, join us in the Barn to help yourself to our famous all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, complete with steaming hot coffee and cocoa.

Note: Snow date Feb. 20

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for all ages
Cost:Adults: $10, Kids (ages 3-12) $5, Under 3 FREE

Pumpkin Days at Tyler Arboretum

Fun Things Kids Delaware County , pumpkin days

Pumpkin Days Celebration

at Tyler Arboretum

October 17th -18th

10am -5 pm

It wouldn't be fall without Pumpkin Days at Tyler Arboretum! Tyler offers the quintessential fall festival set in one of the most beautiful locations in the area! Get spooked in the Haunted Barn, tour the Arboretum in a hay wagon, make a scarecrow to adorn your front porch, or just watch the little ones dancing to the live music. Kids can enjoy Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Make & Take Crafts, and the ever popular Animal Encounters, featuring live wild animals.

Featured Performances of the Weekend:
Makin' Music Rockin Rhythm (Sat/Sun)
BMX Flatland & FreeStyle Bikers (Sat/Sun)
Animal Encounters (Sun)
Penncrest H.S. Band (Sat)
Run of the Mill String Band (Sat)

No pre-registration required. Member admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 to 15; non-member admission is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 15; kids under 3 are free.

Please note this year there will be shuttle-bussing visitors to and from Penn State's Brandywine campus instead of on-site parking. THERE WILL BE NO VISITOR PARKING AT TYLER ARBORETUM.

For more information and directions to Penn State visit: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/

This activity is appropriate for all ages

Makin Music at Tyler Arboretum

Fun Things Kids concert , Free

On Thursday

July 30, 2009

7pm - 8pm

Free Family Concert: Makin' Music
Grab the kids for a fun night out!
Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms is celebrating 15 years of getting kids grooving with a free concert at Tyler. Pack up the kids, bring a blanket or low lawn chairs, and c'mon out for the fun!
FREE
Please Note: Since this event is after-hours at Tyler Arboretum, no admission is charged. Donations however are appreciated!
Rain Date: Thursday, August 13th

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Location: 515 Painter Rd Media PA
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: free

Totally Terrific Treehouses and Charlotte's Web

Fun Things Kids Children's Theater , hedgerow theater

Sunday Jul 19 2009

1:15 and 2:15 pm

Don't miss this Hedgerow Theater production at Tyler

Nature takes a “bough” at Tyler Arboretum as ten imaginative tree dwellings take root in this centuries-old sanctuary for trees. Each house becomes an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher inviting visitors of all ages to explore ecology and sustainability while having fun!
Each month of the exhibit, Tyler will host special tree house-related celebrations.
Hedgerow Theatre presents E.B. White’s classic tale, Charlotte’s Web, which tells the heartwarming story of the friendship between Charlotte the Spider and Wilbur the Pig. Two 30-minute shows will be held at 1:15 and 2:15 pm. Parents, bring your cameras and have your children pose with the cast after the show. Additional activities include a craft project using recycled and repurposed materials, and a Shoebox Relay Race that finds a new use for old shoeboxes!

Free with regular admission; no pre-registration required. Rain or shine.

For more information: info@tylerarboretum.org
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost:

Children under three and Arboretum members are admitted for free.
Non-member adults (16 to 64), $7
Non-member seniors (65+), $6
Non-member children (3-15), $4

Celebrate Father's Day at Tyler

Fun Things Kids family activites , family fun

Sunday, June 21, 1pm - 3pm

Totally Terrific Treehouses: Going Buggy!

Nature takes a “bough” at Tyler Arboretum as ten imaginative tree dwellings take root in this centuries-old sanctuary for trees. Each house becomes an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher inviting visitors of all ages to explore ecology and sustainability while having fun!
Each month of the exhibit, Tyler will host special tree house-related celebrations.
Going buggy! Celebrate Father’s Day at Tyler! “Jon the Bugman” will present his creepy, crawly collection of live and preserved bugs for two interactive shows (at 1:15 and 2:15). Kids can create their own insects to take home with a dryer sheet butterfly craft. The Pennsylvania Resources Council will teach us all about the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Calculate your carbon footprint, get some innovative ideas for reusing common household items, and play a recycling game. The PRC mascot, Litterbug, will be on hand.
Free with regular admission; no pre-registration required. Rain or shine.

Free with admission; no pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212 or info@tylerarboretum.org

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/events.asp?EventsID=755
Location: Tyler Arboretum - 515 Painter Rd Media Pa
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: Children under three and Arboretum members are admitted for free.
Non-member adults (16 to 64), $7
Non-member seniors (65+), $6
Non-member children (3-15), $4

Make Eco Valentine Cards at Tyler Arboretum

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Tyler Arboretum

February 1, 2009

1:30pm -2:30pm

Crafty Kids: Eco Valentine Cards

Get creative with Mother Nature's gifts
Program participants will get creative to make beautiful Valentine cards for mom, dad, or any of the special people in their lives.
This program is suitable for children ages six and older. Crafty Kid programs are for elementary school-age children who love to express themselves creatively. Each program includes instructions and all supplies for one-of-a-kind creations that relate to the natural world. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/events.asp?EventsID=573
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for ages 6 and older
Cost: $8 Fee for members $10 Fee for non-members

Learn how to turn Sap into Syrup at Tyler

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Tyler Arboretum

Mon, Jan 26, 10am - 11am

Teeny Tiny Trackers: Sweet Gifts from Trees

Learn how sap is made into syrup.
Sugar Maples have been giving us sweet treats for hundreds of years. Come see how maple syrup is made and enjoy a sweet treat. Teeny Tiny Trackers programs are for 3-year-olds. Each program includes an outdoor walk and a story about what we see. Children must be accompanied by an adult; fee is for the child only.

For more information http://www.tylerarboretum.org/

Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063

This event is appropriate for six of older

Cost: $8 Fee for members $10 Fee for non-members

Learn about snowflakes at Tyler Arboretum

Fun Things Kids snow , Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum

January 8th

10am - 11:30am

Tiny Trackers: Snow, Snow, Snow

Snowflakes are unique, just like all of us!
Even if it isn’t snowing outdoors we will see snowflakes! Learn all the secrets of snow and create some beautiful flakes to take home.
Tiny Trackers programs are for children ages 4 and 5. Each program includes a lesson, an outdoor walk, and a craft to take home. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.
$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds
Cost: $6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Tyler Arboretum Junior Naturalists

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Monday, Dec 29, 10am - 11:30am
Junior Naturalists: Arboretum Search for Winter Birds and Insects
Where are all the critters?
Not all birds fly south – there are many who stay right here. Join the search for our fine feathered friends and for the insects they eat to survive through the cold months.
Junior Naturalist programs are for elementary school-age children. Each program explores as different aspect of the natural world, and includes a lesson and outdoor exploration. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.

Pre-registration required.

For more information: 610-566-9134, x 212
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for elementary school-age children
Cost: $6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Tyler Arboretum- Teeny Tiny Trackers

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Tyler Arboretum

November 10th at am
Teeny Tiny Trackers: Fall Colors and Shapes

Search for the many colors of autumn, and create a colorful craft to take home.
Teeny Tiny Trackers programs are for 3-year-olds. Each program includes an outdoor walk and a story about what we see. Children must be accompanied by an adult; fee is for the child only.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for 3 year olds
Cost: $6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Where Have all the Insects Gone?
Friday November 7th

1pm - 2:30pm
at Tyler Arboretum

Find out where the bugs go in winter and how they survive the cold. Brrrrr!
Tiny Trackers programs are for children ages 4 and 5. Each program includes a lesson, an outdoor walk, and a craft to take home. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.

For more information: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/events.asp?EventsID=500
Location: 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds
Cost: $6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Tyler Arboretum - Jounor Naturalist Program

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Nature's Halloween

At Tyler

October 26th

1pm - 2:30pm

Learn about the creepy creatures of the night and the Halloween season.
Come learn about the creepy creatures of the night and the Halloween season. Discover the various types of spiders and why they don’t stick to their own webs. Learn about bats and why they are more like us than you think! Find out why the owl is the silent predator of the night and learn what owls eat by dissecting an owl pellet. We will conclude with a creepy craft creation to take home.
Junior Naturalist programs are for elementary school-age children. Each program explores a different aspect of the natural world, and includes a lesson and outdoor exploration. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only unless otherwise specified.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.

Tyler is located at 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063
For more information visit: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212

This activity is appropriate for elementary school kids

Tyler Arboretum- Tiny Trackers Program

Fun Things Kids Tyler Arboretum ,

Falling Leaves

At Tyler

October 23

1pm - 2:30pm

Go on a leaf-collecting spree and sponge-paint the designs of some of our favorites.
Tiny Trackers programs are for children ages 4 and 5. Each program includes a lesson, an outdoor walk, and a craft to take home. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.

Tyler Arboretum is located at 515 Painter Road Media, PA 19063

For more information visit: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/index.asp
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212

This program is appropriate for kids ages 4 -5

Junior Gardener Program at Tyler

Fun Things Kids junior gardner , Tyler Arboretum

Go crazy for gourds at Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA on Sunday October 12th from 1:30 to 2:30

Celebrate the end of the gardening season and move beyond the typical jack-o-lantern to create pumpkin and gourd creatures that will be the talk of the neighborhood. Using natural materials and lots of creativity, you will create two works of veggie art to take home.

Junior Gardener programs are for children ages 6 to 9. Each program focuses on a different aspect of plants and gardening, and includes a lesson and outdoor exploration.

Adults are welcome to accompany children;

fee is for the child only.$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Pre-registration required.

For more information

Pumpkin Days Celebration

Fun Things Kids pumpkin days , Tyler Arboretum

Pumpkin Days Celebration

Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

No pre-registration required.

Member admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 to 15;

non-member admission is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 15;

kids under 3 are free.

Tyler offers the quintessential fall festival set in one of the most beautiful locations in the area! Get spooked in the Haunted Barn, tour the Arboretum in a hay wagon, create a scarecrow to adorn your front porch, or just watch the little ones dancing to the live music.
And during Pumpkin Days, Tyler's overwhelmingly-popular exhibition, Totally Terrific Treehouses, will be open for self-guided exploration. Don't miss this last chance to see the 17 amazing tree-inspired dwellings, which combine feats of engineering, imagination, and whimsy. Totally Terrific Treehouses closes on October 26.

One of the oldest arboretums in the northeastern United States, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, champion trees, historic buildings, and 20 miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. The Arboretum offers workshops, classes, and tours for adults and children throughout the year. Tyler Arboretum is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds help advance Tyler's mission to preserve, develop, and share our diverse horticultural, historic, and natural site resources in order to stimulate stewardship and understanding of our living world.

For more information visit: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/index.asp

Garden Sprouts: Gardening in the House at Tyler

Fun Things Kids Garden Sprouts , Tyler Arboretum

Garden Sprouts: Gardening in the House

Tyler Arboretum in Media is hosting Garden Sprouts on 10/7 from 1 to 2 pm

The Garden Sprouts program is designed to introduce kids ages 4 and 5 to the world of plants and gardens. Programs include stories, crafts, and walks to complement hands-on fun with plants. Children must be accompanied by an adult; fee is for the child only.
$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members
Pre-registration required.
For more information
Contact us at 610-566-9134, x 212 or visit: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/arboretum/index.asp

Tyler Arboretum Butterfly House ends September 1st

Fun Things Kids butterflies , butterfly house

Amazing Butterflies Butterfly House

There is only a few days left to see the Butterflies at Tyler, your kids will love that butterflies can land on them and your kids can get an up close look at the beautiful butterflies. Don't forget to check out the Treehouses while you are there.

Tyler's 1,400 square-foot Amazing Butterflies butterfly house is open for the season. The house is home to native butterflies in all stages of their life cycles, including monarchs, sulphurs, hairstreaks, red-spotted purples, great spangled fritillaries, painted ladies, and swallowtails. The exhibit also features extensive plantings that feed both butterflies and For more information:http://www.tylerarboretum.org/

Ongoing Daily 6/28/08 - 9/1/08
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-7pm until 9/7 then weekdays it's 4pm and 5pm of weekends
Cost: Cost: Members free; Adults $7; Youth (3-15) $4; Children under 3 free

Thanks to Kristen we found out that:
Actually, the hours for Tyler are:Mon-Friday, 9 to 5Sat-Sunday, 9-7But that's only until Sept. 7. After that, the closing time on the weekends is 6 pm. Closing time is 4 pm weekdays and 5 pm weekends by the time we get to October 20.Also, the Totally Terrific Treehouses exhibition is now extended through Oct. 26th due to popular demand!

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration at Tyler Arboretum

Nature's Enchantment: Mysteries of The Magical Path

Eco- Easter Eggs at Tyler

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration at Tyler Arboretum

Pumpkin Days at Tyler Arboretum

Makin Music at Tyler Arboretum

Totally Terrific Treehouses and Charlotte's Web

Celebrate Father's Day at Tyler

Make Eco Valentine Cards at Tyler Arboretum

Learn how to turn Sap into Syrup at Tyler

Learn about snowflakes at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum Junior Naturalists

Tyler Arboretum- Teeny Tiny Trackers

Tyler Arboretum - Jounor Naturalist Program

Tyler Arboretum- Tiny Trackers Program

Junior Gardener Program at Tyler

Pumpkin Days Celebration

Garden Sprouts: Gardening in the House at Tyler

Tyler Arboretum Butterfly House ends September 1st

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