Delaware County Historical Events, Meetings, Lectures Etc.

THE BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK AT TYLER ARBORETUM!

MEDIA, PA (May 16, 2008) – Volunteers are needed to help at Tyler Arboretum for the third season of the Amazing Butterflies Live Butterfly House. Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the exhibit by netting native butterflies to fill the House or by serving as greeters and educators for visitors to the House. No experience is necessary; Tyler staff will train you in everything you need to know. If you are interested, please contact Judy Bell, Volunteer Coordinator, at 610-566-9134, ext. 205 or at jbell@tylerarboretum.org.

Volunteer training sessions are scheduled for Sunday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 11 from 1 to 3 PM, and attendance at one of these two sessions is required for volunteering. (Please note: To avoid injury to these beautiful insects, only volunteers who have completed training are permitted to net butterflies on Arboretum grounds.)

The Live Butterfly House is a 1,400-square-foot structure filled with native butterflies in all stages of their life cycles including monarchs, sulphurs, hairstreaks, red-spotted purples, great spangled fritillaries, painted ladies, and swallowtails. The House features extensive plantings that feed both butterflies and caterpillars. Rearing cages contain hungry caterpillars or chrysalises; if you are lucky, you might witness their transformation. The House is open June 28 through September 1, 2008. Free with admission; no pre-registration required. The Butterfly House is open during regular visitation hours.

Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is comprised of 650 acres of unique plant collections, state champion trees, a meadow maze, historic buildings, and 20 miles of marked hiking trails. The Arboretum offers a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year. Call 610-566-9134 or visit www.tylerarboretum.org for more information. Tyler Arboretum is located at 515 Painter Road in Media, PA.

Kirsten Werner

The Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek State Park

Celebrating 35 Years. For more Information

Call 610-566-1725

Visit www.colonialplantation.org to learn more about this and other events.

COME AND ENJOY!

A LECTURE in the GARDEN

PRESENTED BY: BILL CIMINERA

ENTITLED

“The Life of George Armstrong Custer”

A CANDLELIGHT TOUR at

The 1696 Thomas Massey House

Lawrence and Springhouse Rds.,Broomall 610-353-3644

Date: Saturday, July 26 Time:6:30PM Billl Ciminera, a Broomall resident and Massey House Board member, holds a Masters Degree in History from West Chester University, and taught history for 30 years. He was also a volunteer at Independence National Historical Park and a guide for the Civil War Library and Museum for the past 13 years. We are very fortunate to have Bill present “The Life of George Armstrong Custer”.

He will concentrate on the contrast between Custer’s leadership during the Civil War when he was called "the boy general with the golden locks" and his career on the frontier. The lecture will lead up to and cover the Battle of The Little Big Horn and the aftermath of the battle.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss this fun learning experience!

There is no charge and refreshments will be served after the lecture.

Historic Building Tour

Tyler Arboretum

Sunday, August 3rd: 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 PM

Free with Admission-No Pre-registration Required

Tyler's historic Lachford Hall and Painter Library are open to the public for tours on Sunday afternoons. Learn about the daily lives of the many generations of the Quaker family who lived on the property in the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy a tour of the fascinating collection of 19th century scientific equipment and books assembled by the Painter Brothers in the beautiful library they built in 1863.

For further information on this event and other events at the Tyler Arboretum see the following attachment. <<Tyler Arborteum August Events.doc>>

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