2011 Annual Report

~1~ What’s Inside Vision

Message 3 We will create a unique horticultural and environmental destination that reconnects

Destination 4 individuals with nature and provides knowledge and inspiration to help them

Preservation 9 reduce their environmental impact.

Education 11 ~ Mission Volunteers 13 The mission of Tyler Arboretum is to preserve, develop and share our diverse Gifts & Grants 14 horticultural, historic and natural site resources in order to stimulate stewardship Financials 16 and understanding of our living world.

Staff & Board 18

~2~ Message A letter from Tyler Arboretum Board of Trustees President and Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Despite the continuing slow economic recovery, 2011 was a year of growth and discovery for the Arboretum. Tyler was honored to be chosen as the mid-Atlantic featured garden for National Public Gardens Day, a celebration of gardens and the valuable contributions they make to their communities. A beautiful spring day provided the perfect opportunity for new visitors to discover all that we have to offer via tours, learning stations and fun-filled kids’ activities. Quickly following in June was the Annual Conference of the American Public Gardens Association in Philadelphia. Nearly 700 professionals from public gardens and businesses across the country gathered to learn, share and discover the amazing horticultural heritage of the Delaware Valley. Tyler was honored to play a major supporting role as Rick Colbert served as one of three conference co-leaders to provide leadership and coordination for the local planning committee. This extremely successful event ran for an unprecedented five days, generated record attendance, and enabled our colleagues from across the nation to visit to the numerous outstanding institutions that make our area such a horticultural treasure.

On the home front, Tyler’s ever popular Totally Terrific Treehouses, coupled with the seasonal exhibits Magical Habitats and the Butterfly House, continued to draw old and new friends resulting in a satisfying increase in annual attendance. Additionally, enhanced programming coupled with special promotion and marketing efforts drove membership numbers up 39% over the previous year. Classes and workshops for lifelong learners as well as youth programming for school students, kids and families, summer camps, scouts and eco-birthdays continues to grow; fulfilling our mission and strengthening connections between children and nature.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and members of Tyler’s staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you who support the Arboretum. Your commitment provides the foundation that enables us to create meaningful connections between people and nature and to continue to preserve and steward Tyler’s historic legacy and critical natural resources.

We look forward to your next visit.

Jeffry Cadorette Richard Colbert Board President Executive Director

~3~ Destination

Tyler continues progress toward establishing the Arboretum as a premier regional attraction.

EXHIBITIONS

Totally Terrific Treehouses and Magical Habitats world of magical creatures tucked within the natural trails of the Arboretum. Wonderful, one-of-a-kind villages Continuing the popularity of the 2010 exhibition Nature’s complete with fairy houses, gnome homes and wizards’ Enchantment, visitors again engaged with the Arboretum’s castles emerged from the forest floor giving visitors a peek magical world to celebrate the domain of fairies, gnomes and into a secret magical world. Sharing outdoor time together, their enchanted friends while understanding the cultural and children and their grown-ups created custom homes for ecological importance of nature and trees. favorite magical friends at the Fairy House Building Area and Tyler’s Gnome Depot. From May 28 through October, 32,242 visitors from across the mid-Atlantic region came to explore the Arboretum’s special realm of make-believe, finding habitats both natural and magical. Together the Magical Path and the

Fairy House Building Area allowed visitors to imagine a M

The Fairy House Building Area created an interactive project space where lasting memories of friends, family and fun were forged. M Filled with wondrous fairy homes and wizard’s castles, the Magical Path wove through the Native Woodland Walk.

~4~ Butterfly House Open seasonally for July and August, the Butterfly House is home to dozens of native butterflies including monarchs, skippers, fritillaries and swallowtails. The exhibit is a rich educational resource showcasing the butterfly life cycle and promoting plant species that provide food for both caterpillars and adult butterflies.

Dedicated volunteers played a significant role in supporting the exhibit’s operations and environmental educational offerings. Seventy-seven volunteer netters and greeters contributed a total of 853 hours to the Butterfly House.

Tyler’s seasonal Butterfly House, home to many native butterflies, provides an essential educational component of the Arboretum’s summer offerings.

FUNDRAISING AND FRIEND-RAISING

In 2011, programs both old and new increased value for visitors and enhanced revenue opportunities for the Arboretum. Special events helped expand awareness of Tyler Arboretum among regionally broader audiences, attracting new visitors and members.

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration At the Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration on February 5th, 572 visitors experienced one of nature’s sweetest treats. Tours and demonstrations of the maple sugaring process were followed by a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Winter’s Sweet Treat; savoring the taste of maple syrup at the Pancake Breakfast Arbor Day Plant Sale April 29 and 30 marked the dates of one of Tyler’s most anticipated spring events, the 2011 Arbor Day Plant Sale. A total of 764 eager visitors shopped a large selection of plants that supported birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Proceeds netted $28,267 providing significant support for the Arboretum’s horticultural collections.

Supporting Tyler’s horticultural collections, the Plant Sale reminds gardeners of all ages and interests that spring planting season has begun.

~5~ Twilight at Tyler Guests enjoy an evening of camaraderie, fine food and spectacular items upon which More than 275 to bid. guests put their bids in at the 9th Annual Tyler at Twilight Auction, held on June 16. Guests sampled from the Restaurant Showcase and competed for auction items under the guidance of Master of Ceremonies Sue Serio (Fox29 News) and Auctioneer Tore Fiore (Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau’s Executive Director). The Arboretum fundraiser netted $78,856 to help support Tyler’s mission.

Pumpkin Days Members-Only Events The community came together to celebrate the harvest Members-Only Events offered special programs for the season and enjoy the autumnal beauty at Tyler’s Pumpkin Arboretum’s loyal supporters. Attendance doubled from 2010 Days. The long-standing fall festival welcomed 4,046 guests with over 200 guests attending the 3rd annual Ice Cream from throughout the region. Autumn-themed activities, live Social on July 13. Families enjoyed Bassett’s Ice Cream, music and entertainers provided plenty of family fun. $30,000 coloring activities and a kids ice cream eating contest. in net income was raised as a result of this annual event.

Over 4,000 visitors celebrated Pumpkin Days, a 2-day family At this favorite Member’s Only event, children dig into the Ice festival filled with hayrides, harvest activities, games, food and fun. Cream Eating Contest with gusto. No hands allowed!

~6~ Additional Exceptional Events Showcasing Tyler’s distinctive exhibits and features while building community connections, the Arboretum hosted memorable experiences for all ages. These day-long festivals created a sense of natural wonder while also educating in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Butterflies & Buggy Buddies Event engaged visitors in monarch butterfly tagging, taught how to build a butterfly garden and grew awareness of insect life cycles. (9/4 N 788 visitors) M

Photo by S. Tresize S. by Photo M

The Festival of Fairies enchanted visitors with imaginative stories, games and play themed around magical fairy creatures. (6/12 N 667 visitors)

The Tree House M Festival not only celebrated Tyler’s trees but also challenged kids to try climbing with

supervised rope and harness. M (8/6 N 1,014 The Scarecrow Festival invited families to experience autumn in the visitors) Arboretum with the most traditional of fall folk – the scarecrows. (9/17 N 508 visitors)

Adult visitors found ample opportunities to relax, mingle

Aimed at fun, M and enjoy the Arboretum’s offerings through several friends and family, wine and beer tasting events. Wine and Chocolate Halloween in the Garden scared up (7/29/11 N 65 attendees), Barefoot Wines and Bubbly not too spooky activities for our (9/8/11 N 32 attendees) and an evening of Regional Beer young visitors Tasting (10/7/11 N 46 attendees) all attracted both members to celebrate the season. and non-members to the Arboretum for after-hours enjoyment. (10/30 N 375 visitors) ~7~ COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Delco Road Runners Jeffrey A. Miller Catering With continuing Jeffrey A. Miller Catering (JAM) signed a 2nd five year development in contract as Tyler’s exclusive caterer making planning a the region, the wedding, anniversary or other special gathering effortless. Arboretum’s natural Weddings at Tyler provide important income and introduce and historic assets new guests to the Arboretum who are visiting to share in a are an increasingly special day for bride and groom. treasured resource for the community. More than 300 Over 300 athletes take to Tyler’s trails athletes traversed in this popular annual run crossing Tyler’s trails during meadows, woodland and streams. the 18th Annual Delco Road Runners 10K Trail Run.

The Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale Holiday shoppers browsed handmade decorations during The Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale hosted in the Arboretum’s Maintenance Building on December 3.

Holiday decorating gets into full swing at The Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale.

Community Organizations Media Rotary, Middletown Business & Professional Association, Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) and American Public Gardens Association (APGA) all Tyler’s historic and beautiful landscapes provide a picturesque held functions at the Arboretum. backdrop for wedding couples making memories of a lifetime.

The Arboretum was recognized as the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) 2011 Official Local Garden on National Public Gardens Day on May 6. Nationally established, this day focuses on raising an awareness and appreciation for the beauty and natural resources available in our own neighborhoods. At Tyler, visitors were treated to guided garden tours emphasizing the Native Woodland Walk and Rhododendron Gardens bursting with spring blooms. Discovery Stations provided both children and adults with information on frogs, toads and other pond life and how to attract backyard birds. Make and take craft stations nurtured childrens’ innate curiosity about the world around them.

~8~ Preservation

Taking steps to preserve Tyler’s lands, ensure our historic legacy for future generations and renovate horticultural collections.

GARDENS Scenic Loop Path The new scenic loop path and way-finding In 2011, staff met with G.D. Houtman & Sons, signage will entice Inc., a local engineering firm to discuss site visitors to wind features and future needs of a new accessible their way among pathway. The Scenic Loop Path will link the the Arboretum’s treasures of Tyler Arboretum allowing all visitors diverse destinations, to experience the full range of Arboretum from the historic offerings. G.D. Houtman generously donated garden core to the their services for this project. managed meadows and woodlands.

Wister Rhododendron Garden Project In 2011, The Delaware Valley Hosta Society and Tyler Arboretum collaborated on a project to plant approximately 1/3 of an acre in the Wister Rhododendron Garden. Through this partnership, the Delaware Valley Hosta Society donated approximately 300 hostas that were planted in the Garden. Although the pathways of the Wister Rhododendron Garden were completed in 2010, expansion of the

~9~ The North Woods In 2011 a total of 332 volunteer hours were logged and dedicated to the North Woods focusing on invasive plant removal. Volunteer groups from Bucknell University Alumni, SAP America, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. contributed to these efforts. Maintaining 13 acres of Dr. Wister’s Rhododendron Collection are easily ecological experienced along the paved path lined with over 300 hostas integrity and value from the Delaware Valley Hosta Society. is imperative to Tyler’s mission irrigation system occurred in 2011. This year also realized to preserve and greater usage than ever before because the paved path sustain our allowed easier access for parents with strollers and joggers natural world. who now found it simpler to discover this unique collection. Endowment funding for a part-time rhododendron gardener to maintain the Garden throughout the growing Diligent removal of invasive plant species maintains Tyler’s season was secured and will continue into 2012. North Woods ecological integrity.

Other Garden Highlights A continuing partnership Fragrant Garden with the Philadelphia Through funding from the Herb Society ensures Philadelphia Unit of the Herb Tyler’s Fragrant Garden Society of America, Tyler is filled with savory and Arboretum commissioned the aromatic scents. design of a New Fragrance Garden. The Herb Society has been a long-time partner with Tyler Arboretum and has maintained our current Fragrant Garden for over 30 years.

Accessioned Collections In 2011, 401 woody plants were added to our Accessioned Collections, bringing the total number of accessioned woody plants to 7,844.

Tyler received over 3,500 plants donated by the Conard Pyle Company. These plants were sold at our plant sale, used as membership incentives and planted out on the property.

Accessioned plants like this Camelia are plants acquired especially for a permanent collection.

~10~ Education Strengthening the connection between people and nature through learning and inspiration.

PROGRAMS School Programs Camp Programs The Arboretum’s field trip, outreach and scout programs Summer Nature Campers continue to provide learning and enrichment opportunities continued to flock to Tyler focusing on nature and discovery. Arboretum. Eight camp weeks filled with nature In 2011, the Arboretum offered a total of 167 curriculum- projects, games, learning based science and history programs for students from sessions, crafts and hikes pre-school to kept 355 children ages Grade 5. 4–11 entertained as they Funded explored the Arboretum’s through the unique and diverse U.S. Forest ecosystems. Service, a new Woodland Watersheds program for 5th graders Fostering featured a love of pre- and nature, post-trip summer outreach camps programs to connect kids schools and through a 2 ½ hour hands-on interactive, exploration hands-on and discovery. program at the Arboretum. Students actively engage in nature education Tyler’s through more than 160 science programs for educators pre-school – Grade 5. and volunteer field trip leaders conducted 155 field trips and 12 outreach programs for 6,453 participants.

~11~ Scout Programs Eighty youth and family programs engaged visitors in nature exploration. More than one hundred programs 256 Boy and Girl Scouts enjoyed 17 scouting programs at involving nature and people’s connection to the environment the Arboretum. Fun outdoor educational opportunities for were included in the cost of admission. scouts and other youth groups allowed participants to learn about natural living systems via the Arboretum’s diverse A wide meadows, woodlands, steams and pond. Offering a wide variety of range of challenging activities designed to help scouts workshops, advance through scouting levels, participants engaged in classes and hands-on activities to earn a part of or an entire badge. trips make Tyler a Public Programs learning Connections between nature and nearly 1,800 visitors destination. were strengthened through distinct public programs offered in 2011. As a learning destination for adults, Tyler Arboretum offered 135 programs in botanical arts, natural studies, gardening and horticulture, and health and wellness.

OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Educational and Community Partnerships Bank helping to feed those in By collaborating with local universities, Tyler Arboretum need. Children enhanced the educational value of its natural and historic also understand resources. College students completed internships and assisted that the with both school and public programs. The internship projects Garden offered valuable learning opportunities for the students while provides food enhancing the capacity of Arboretum operations. Tyler in this unique Arboretum continued its collaboration with other local teaching and gardens by co-sponsoring the 2011 Woody Plant Conference learning with Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, The Morris Arboretum, opportunity. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and The Scott Arboretum. A total of 371 attendees participated in this valuable learning Information on experience. In 2011, Tyler Arboretum volunteers actively how to grow planted, tended, harvested and donated an average of four vegetables is boxes/week of fresh vegetables and herbs to the Media Food provided in Tyler's Garden.

Sixty boxes Eco-Birthday Parties of Tyler’s fresh Increasingly popular Eco-Birthday Parties enabled produce was Tyler to mix celebratory fun with an ecological message donated to surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. the Media Twenty-five families chose Tyler’s Eco-Birthday Food Bank Party program for their child’s special day filled with to feed the exploration, discovery and fun. Each party includes needy. a one-hour nature program or walk followed by a full hour for the family’s own activities and refreshments in a private room. A total of 331 children were entertained with nature-inspired themes.

~12~ Volunteers

Strengthening our capacity to support Tyler’s mission of stimulating stewardship and an understanding of our natural world.

OVER 100 HOURS OF SERVICE

Tyler Arboretum volunteers once again provided a vital role in Arboretum operations, from horticulture and natural lands management to education, special events and administration. Twenty-seven individuals contributed more than 100 hours of service, significantly expanding the Arboretum’s capacity to educate visitors and care for its natural lands and collections. Countless others also offered their time and expertise to support Tyler’s mission of stimulating stewardship and an understanding of our living world. Vanguard comes out for Tyler during MLK Day of Caring.

Always ready to serve, Tyler’s volunteers provide valuable support to advance the Arboretum’s mission.

Volunteers who Bob Milano Barbara Knight Deer Management served 300 or Doug Robinson Alan Mennig Professionals of more hours Joe Tyson Barbara Mennig Southeastern PA Dominic Sama Delaware County Jack Nixon Volunteers who Dominic J. Serpentine, Jr Community College Melissa A. Terstappen served 100 or more hours Frank Steinmiller Mars Drinks of North Volunteers who Tom Reeves America, LLC served 200 or Julie Ann Albers Jack Rutkowski NBC-10 more hours Gabriel Blackwell Pat Vaul SAP America, Inc. Ron Brzowski Zayd Blackwell The Shipley School Sarah Cameron Volunteer Groups The Vanguard Group, Inc. Joe Cultrara Dick Cloud Boy Scouts of America Vanguard Charitable Wayne Keller Tom Collins Bucknell University Alumni Endowment Program Michael Lenzi Emile Four Country Day School of the Wawa, Inc. John Mercer Eric Hemker Sacred Heart ~13~ Gifts & Grants

Gifts & Grants help Tyler grow by providing essential financial support for operations, education, collections and site resources.

HONOR ROLL LIST OF DONORS

$100,000 and up Wm. A. Schmidt & Sons, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Tinkham Veale, III Dr. Barbara Norton & The William B. Strine & Judith Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Schramm Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wade & Family Dr. David Warner Strine Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William B. Strine Mr. David A. Whinfrey Ms. Shari L. Reams-Henofer Victoria Will & Michael Kowalski Mr. & Mrs. David Woods The SafeGard Group, Inc. $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shaw Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith $1,000 - $2,499 $500 - $999 Ms. Shooster & Mr. Bohm Memorial Fund Anonymous (2) Anonymous Ms. Pam Stephani & Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Ewing Shipley A. Allinson Alliance Bank Mr. Richard Morelli The McLean Contributionship Aqua America, Inc. American Rhododendron Society, Ms. Trine Vanderwal & The Pew Charitable Trusts BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services Lehigh Valley Chapter Mr. Eric Conklin Bryn Mawr Trust Company American Rhododendron Society, Vanguard Group Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 Mr. Jeffry Cadorette Valley Forge Chapter W. D. Wells & Associates, Inc. The Boeing Company Centershift Aida & Edgar Berzins Dr. & Mrs. Clifford A. Woodbury, III ConocoPhillips Company The Country Gardeners of Lima Mr. & Mrs. William Burk Mr. & Mrs. Alejandro Zozaya Exelon Power CubeSmart Mr. Stephen R. Byrne SAP America, Inc. Dechert LLP Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Colbert $250 - $499 Ms. Betsy Schumacker Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Doyle Ms. Michelle Cooke Anonymous Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Mr. & Mrs. John M. Ewing Dr. & Mrs. Gene Cordes Mrs. Betty Allen Mr. James R. Flandreau Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Davis Benchmark Management $5,000 - $9,999 Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Edward Jones Investments Corporation Mr. & Mrs. John E. Colburn, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Walter R. Garrison Elwyn Pharmacy Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bonsall Dr. Ralph C. Eagle, Jr. Mac Given & Barbara Scott Environmental Resource Ms. Holly Cusumano Eastdil Secured, LLC Herb Society of America, Management Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dietrich Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Francesco Philadelphia Unit Exelon Power Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Erickson, III Mrs. Jane G. Pepper Wayne & Marilyn Keller Mr. & Mrs. David J. Frank Dr. Laura Guertin Mrs. Molly Rouse-Terlevich Dr. Robert Kunz & First Priority Bank Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hagan The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc. Ms. Annette Richter Mr. Norman F. Ford Mr. & Mrs. Lee R. Harper Wawa, Inc. Marsh USA Inc Graham Partners, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Duane Hedlund Mr. Messick & Ms. Wright Messick Mr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Harobin Mr. & Mrs. Holmstrom $2,500 - $4,999 National Realty Corporation Ms. Kim Harrar Dr. Robert Lyons Mr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Anderson Aralisha & Rob Newbold Mr. William Henwood & Ms. Lynn Jones Cannon Properties, Inc. The Overby-Koretzky Family Ms. Madeline Baio Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Manthorpe Citizens Bank Pepper Hamilton LLP Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hibberd, III Dorothy & Deborah McThenia Mr. & Mrs. John E. Colburn, Sr. PNC Advisors Mrs. Jeanne C. Hoechst Mr. & Mrs. James E. Patton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Damico, Jr. Property Tax Advisors Mary Beth & Don Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Raab Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Protiviti Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Kirkland Mr. & Mrs. Fritz W. Schumann Ernst & Young Shooster Management Company Dr. Evelyn Kritchevsky Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Senkow, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ingle Speare Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Fredric J. Mainwaring, Jr. Mr. Smith & Mr. Phillips KPMG LLP Mr. Alan P. Slack Messick & Weber P.C. Swarthmore Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Marr Walter M. Strine & Alice Strine Paul, Flandreau & Berger, LLP Thomas & Eleanor Gillespie Fund Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Mr. & Mrs. Timothy F. Sullivan Ms. Betsey A. Ney Mrs. Helene Weathers Mr. & Mrs. William A. Schmidt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. D. Jeffrey Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Wood, Jr.

~14~ CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEMBERS Circle of Friends Members are Tyler Members who join at the level of $300 and up, providing essential operating support for the preservation of Tyler’s legacy collections, natural site resources and education programs. $3,000 Level – Corporate Mr. & Mrs. Shipley A. Allinson Mr. James R. Flandreau Mr. & Mrs. Fredric J. Mainwaring, Jr. Wawa, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Anderson Mr. Weldon & Ms. Ford Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Marr Mr. Jeffry Cadorette Mr. Francis A. Gansz Mr. & Mrs. Neal Muhilly $1,000 Level – Patron Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Clatterbaugh Mac Given & Barbara Scott Aralisha & Rob Newbold Mr. & Mrs. John E. Colburn, Sr. Ms. M. K. Gordon & Mr. & Mrs. Domenick Sciole Alan & Nancy Hirsig Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Damico, Jr. Mr. Donald Overton Mr. & Mrs. William B. Strine Mrs. Betty U. Musser Mr. & Mrs. Mark K. Dresden Jr. Dr. Laura Guertin Victoria Will & Michael Kowalski $300 Level – Friend Dr. & Mrs. James M. England George J. Kenis, D.O. Mr. Frederick L. Wood Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Evans Dr. Sefi & John Knoble Ms. Tara Wood The Country Gardeners of Lima Mr. & Mrs. Ted Farmer Mr. & Mrs. Jay Lee Kathleen & Terry Adamson GIFTS IN-KIND The following contributions include items to our Tyler at Twilight Silent Auction, our annual Plant Sale, Totally Terrific Treehouses and gifts of services, materials or equipment. Mr. & Mrs. Shipley A. Allinson Dr. Laura Guertin Media Theater for the Mr. & Mrs. Jay Ridder American Girl Ms. Elisabeth W. Harpham Performing Arts Russell Gardens Wholesale, Inc. Ms. Carolyn Avis Hedgerow Theatre Alan & Barbara Mennig Sam Browns Wholesale Nurseries Bartlett Tree Experts Inflate-A-Flick Mr. & Mrs. Milano Scott Arboretum of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Berman Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ingle Morris Arboretum of the Swarthmore College Clear Channel Outdoor Jeffrey A. Miller Catering Company University of Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. William B. Strine Mr. & Mrs. John E. Colburn, Jr. Mr. John Kassab Mt. Cuba Center, Inc. Tamme Handbags Conard-Pyle Kirkpatrick Nurseries Aralisha & Rob Newbold The Creative Living Room Ms. Gayle Connelly Mr. Randy Kobetich Mr. & Mrs. Jack Nixon Tria Deer Management Pro's LaBelle Epoque Wine Bistro Octoraro Farm and Gardens University of Delaware Center for Delaware Center for Horticulture Ms. Rebecca Michelle Lee Mr. & Mrs. Gerald O'Dell Public Horticulture Delaware Nature Society Longwood Gardens Mr. Tom Pleatman & Ms. Trine Vanderwall & Delaware Valley Hosta Society Dr. Robert Lyons Ms. Jessica Pearlman Mr. Eric Conklin Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Doyle Manor View Farm Pennsbury Gardens, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Mark Weidel Earth & State Margo Clyma Originals Philadelphia Flyers Mr. & Mrs. Bill Wells Exelon Power Mr. & Mrs. Dan Markind Philadelphia Museum of Art Mr. David Wells Ms. Eileen Fisher Marsh USA Inc Philadelphia Phillies W. D. Wells & Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Alastair Forshew Ms. Jenny Matson Pleasant Run Nursery, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William Wells, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David J. Frank Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCabe PNC Advisors Victoria Will & Michael Kowalski Galantino Supply Ms. Joanne McGeoch and Mr. Private Affairs Catering Wawa, Inc. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Stephen Needs ReBloom Your Room Weeds, Inc. MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS In Memory of J. Harold Dumm In Memory of Ken Phillips In Honor of Telene Shada’s In Memory of Pat Stephani Darcy & Jeff Gibb Ms. Nancy A. O’Brien Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bonsall Ms. Marianne Shada In Memory of Betty Hallowell In Memory of Myrtle Pobo In Memory of Joan Strachota In Memory of Candy Stephani Mac Given & Barbara Scott Ms. Karen Brassart Ms. Kim Allemeier Patricia M. Bankert Mr. & Mrs. Clauser In Memory of Mary Lou Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Breda Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Slater Susan Fergesen Ms. Joan E. Hendrickson Mr. & Mrs. Roger Burt Mr. Arthur Slater Diane & Kevin Laulis Dr. Charmaine Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnson Ms. Dee Milling Mr. & Mrs. John Judge Ms. Barbara Jordan In Memory of Thomas J. & Ms. Marlene K. Ryder Ms. Roxanna King Mr. & Mrs. John Worrall Jenny Lou Porter Theresa A. Seiverd Mrs. Mary C. LeFever In Memory of Ruth Moll Ms. Jennie Porter Ms. Pam Stephani & Ms. Anita Myette Mr. Richard Morelli Ms. Alice Russell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moll In Memory of Aly Scheuder’s Ms. Linda Foster Toner Mother In Memory of Candy & In Memory of Mr. James Nannos Wallingford Elementary School Ms. Leslie Campo Pat Stephani Ms. Pam Stephani & Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bonsall Mr. Richard Morelli ~15~ Financials

Building support from diverse sources strengthens Tyler’s sustainability for future generations.

REVENUES AND EXPENSES

Revenues Expenses Earned income Programs ...... $ 188,903 Admissions ...... $ 141,383 Curatorial ...... $ 163,651 Membership ...... $ 162,916 Grounds maintenance...... $ 96,015 Educational programs...... $ 129,096 Building maintenance...... $ 105,876 Arboretum shop ...... $ 52,520 Equipment maintenance...... $ 36,485 Facilities rental ...... $ 104,431 Visitor center ...... $ 117,999 Special events ...... $ 213,017 Membership ...... $ 77,098 Other...... $ 21,048 Special events ...... $ 72,215 Contributed income ...... $ 139,114 Development...... $ 94,757 Investment income...... $ 279,197 Fund raising ...... $ 191,178 Net assets released from restriction ...... $ 235,778 General and administrative...... $ 293,351

Total revenue ...... $1,478,500 Total operating expenses ...... $1,437,528 Change in net assets $40,972

Other Equipment 1% Maintenance Arboretum Shop 3% Investment 4% Special Events General and 5% Income Facilities Rental Administrative 19% 7 % Membership 21% 5% Educational Development Programs 7% 9% Building Contributed Maintenance Income 7% Special 9% Grounds Events Fundraising Maintenance 14% 13% 7% Admissions 10% Visitor Center Net Assets Released Programs 8% from Restriction Membership 13% Curatorial 16% 11% 11%

~16~ Non-Investment Income

1,200,000 Miscellaneous 1,000,000 Arboretum shop sales 800,000 Education programs 600,000 Facilities rental Admissions 400,000 Special events 200,000 Memberships 0 Unrestricted contributions 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Annual Admissions and Membership Income

Admissions Memberships 250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

~17~ Staff&Board

Our dedicated Board and staff work tirelessly and enthusiastically to complete Tyler’s mission.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shipley A. Allinson Andrew W. Harobin Stephen R. Byrne Duane E. Hedlund Jeffry Cadorette Jason W. Ingle Linda H. Ciavarelli, DPM Robert A. Kunz, MD, PhD John E. Colburn, Jr. Christopher P. Marr Matthew R. Doyle Guy Messick John M. Ewing Aralisha Newbold James R. Flandreau William R. Taylor David J. Frank Trine Vanderwall Mac F. Given, PhD Donna M. Weidel Laura Guertin, PhD. Victoria K. Will STAFF Administrative Emily Smith Rick Colbert – Executive Director John Zappacosta Darcy Gibb – Office Manager Karen McDonald Beth Hoppe – Bookkeeper Maria Wanenchak Rachel Ndeto Development Sue Lucas Jill Liebling – Development Manager Paula King – Development Associate Horticulture Regina Barrella – Special Events Manager Mike Karkowski – Director of Horticulture Cynthia Chmelewski – Communications Specialist Jeff Wilson – Arboretum Manager Mary Beth Jackson – Major Gifts Officer Alison Dame – Plant Recorder Sam Keitch – Gardener Education Emily Mox – Gardener Betsey Ney – Director of Public Programs Jerry O’Dell – Rhododendron Gardener Martha Moore – Youth Education Coordinator Joanne Landau – Registrar Visitor Center Melissa Hamblin – Volunteer Coordinator Barb Young – Visitor Center Coordinator Educators: Annemarie Rapp – Visitor Services Barb Wark Barbara Murphy – Visitor Services Chelsea Lucas Kate Bundrick – Visitor Services

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