Cylburn Arboretum
Nature
Enjoy the 207-acre public greenspace featuring gardens, tree collections, historic buildings, and over 3 miles of woodland trails.Education
Experience nature firsthand, visit our Nature Museum, and attend programs and events to learn about Cylburn and the natural world.Community
Connect with nature, culture, and history in Baltimore's largest public garden! Get involved by becoming a member, attending programs and events, and volunteering!
Free and open to the public year round
Hours: Tues-Sun, 8am – 8pm Visitor Center: 10am – 4pmGrounds and buildings closed to visitors on Mondays
Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Quick Links
Spotlight
Joan Elisabeth Reid-Exhibition
- May 24-26, Vollmer Center
- Opening Reception: May 24th, 5-7pm
Calendar
May
Cylburn Photowalkers
Sunday, May 19 8:30-9:30 am Outside the Vollmer CenterWalk amongst the trees and gardens with your camera and expert photographer, Tony Amador. He’ll teach you tips and strategies for taking beautiful nature photographs.
$5 registration fee
Children’s Paint Out Plus
Sunday, May 19 1-3pm Mansion PorchYour kids can visit the arboretum today and learn from Artist in Residence, Patricia Bennett. Children will sketch a garden scene (or two) of their choice, and Patricia will guide them through the watercolor process. All materials will be provided. To view Patricia’s work, please visit: http://www.patriciabennettstudio.com.
$10 per child, children ages 6 and up
Cylburn Paint Out in the Gardens
Sunday, May 19 8am-close Cylburn GroundsVisit the arboretum today and watch some local artists paint the grounds and talk to them about their work. If you are an artist yourself, join other painters and enjoy the outdoors and paint today at Cylburn. Cylburn’s 2013 Artist in Residence, Patricia Bennett will be on the grounds painting.
FREE
Chief of Horticulture Show
featuring Joan Elizabeth Reid
Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 Vollmer CenterJoan Elizabeth Reid was the winner of the Chief of Horticulture Award at Cylburn’s Celebration of Art. Winning this award entitles the artist to have a solo show in the Vollmer Center for Memorial day weekend. We are thrilled to be showing her work and hope you will stop by to see her lovely depictions of nature.
FREE
June
Yoga on the Lawn
Saturdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29 8:30-9:30 am Lawn adjacent to Vollmer CenterIn a collaboration with Bare Hills Racquet and Fitness Club we will once again be offering outdoor yoga this summer. Bring a yoga mat and relax in the serene setting at Cylburn.
FREE!
Sunday Folktale Series
Sunday, June 2 1-3 pm Vollmer CenterDrop in for FREE stories told by members of the Baltimore Folk Music Society. Two storytellers will entertain us with stories that have nature as their theme.
FREE
Firefly Walk
Thursday, June 13 7-8:30 pm Vollmer CenterDr. Abner Lall teaches us all about fireflies and leads us on a walk around Cylburn’s grounds. Identitfy different types of fireflies and find out what they are saying with all of their flashes!
$5
Solstice in the City
Thursday, June 20 6-8 pm Cylburn GroundsCelebrate the Summer Solstice at Cylburn Arboretum with live music and a great atmosphere! A porch party surrounding the historic Cylburn Mansion. Light hor d’oeuvres by supporting area restaurants. Drinks will be for sale at the event.
$20 per person
Paint Out in the Gardens
Saturday, June 22 8am-close Cylburn GroundsVisit the arboretum today and watch some local artists paint the grounds and talk to them about their work. If you are an artist yourself, join other painters and enjoy the outdoors and paint today at Cylburn. Cylburn’s 2013 Artist in Residence, Patricia Bennett will be on the grounds painting.
FREE
Cylburn Nature Science Camp-Week 1
Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28 9-3pm Cylburn GroundsThis is the third year of Cylburn’s nature and science camps for children ages 5-11. We offer a traditional nature camp curriculum for 6-11 year olds and then age-specific camps throughout the season. Please visit the camp page to find out more information about this Summer’s programs!
July
Yoga on the Lawn
Saturdays, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 8:30-9:30 am Lawn adjacent to Vollmer CenterIn a collaboration with Bare Hills Racquet and Fitness Club we will once again be offering outdoor yoga this summer. Bring a yoga mat and relax in the serene setting at Cylburn.
FREE!
Cylburn Nature Science Camp-Week 2
Monday, July 8-Friday, July 12 9-3pm Cylburn GroundsThis is the third year of Cylburn’s nature and science camps for children ages 5-11. We offer a traditional nature camp curriculum for 6-11 year olds and then age-specific camps throughout the season. Please visit the camp page to find out more information about this Summer’s programs!
Cylburn Sounds
Wednesday, July 10 6-8 pm Cylburn GroundsThe Rodney Kelley Jazz Experience
Free!
Cylburn Nature Science Camp-Week 3
Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19 9-3pm Cylburn GroundsThis is the third year of Cylburn’s nature and science camps for children ages 5-11. We offer a traditional nature camp curriculum for 6-11 year olds and then age-specific camps throughout the season. Please visit the camp page to find out more information about this Summer’s programs!
Cylburn Nature Science Camp-Week 4
Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 9-3pm Cylburn GroundsThis is the third year of Cylburn’s nature and science camps for children ages 5-11. We offer a traditional nature camp curriculum for 6-11 year olds and then age-specific camps throughout the season. Please visit the camp page to find out more information about this Summer’s programs!