Cylburn Arboretum
![Bird and Wildlife Watching: Place to view animals in the wild. Officially recognized or locally-known sites could be accompanied by guidelines for viewing without harm, and details on the species you might see. May include organizations or wildlife centers that help protect animals. Bird and Wildlife Watching](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_90.gif)
![Eco-Tour/Nature Walk: Marks the beginning of a hiking trail, guided tour starting point or an interesting walk. Maps, signage and information may be found here. Eco-Tour/Nature Walk](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_97.gif)
![Garden: Gardens that are maintained by public agencies or organization. Garden](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_76.gif)
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![Spring Blossoms: Natural or cultivated flowers or flowering trees are especially beautiful and bountiful in this area. Spring Blossoms](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_78.gif)
Overview
Cylburn features a variety of gardens. The All America Selections garden, the Vegetable garden, and the Heritage Rose Garden are located behind the Mansion. Several Memorial gardens, the Butterfly garden, and the Formal garden, complement the areas around the Mansion. The Garden of the Senses is waist height allowing physically challenged visitors to touch and smell the plants easily. The Children's Garden includes a schoolhouse and bell.
The Vollmer Visitors’ Orientation and Education Center has a green roof, composting toilets, geothermal heating and cooling.
On this 207-acre nature preserve, the Great Horned Owl is resident year round, and Veery and Scarlet Tanager are resident during spring and summer. Find more detailed information at
http://baltimorebirdclub.org/cylburn.html
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