John J Tyler Arboretum

Our Mission

Tyler Arboretum's mission is to conserve our historic landscapes and connect people with the natural world. Tyler Arboretum remains intact since its institutional founding in 1944, with its natural and historic resources protected for the public benefit. For almost 80 years, visitors have learned about the environment and the importance of preserving plant and animal diversity. The Arboretum's natural areas, over 650 acres, continue to help protect the watershed for Ridley Creek, and the entire 650-acre parcel serves as a buffer for wildlife threatened by suburban development. Pollinator Preserve highlights the importance of pollinators, while Lucille's Garden provides a demonstration garden full of fruits and vegetables, while combatting food insecurity in our local community.