Holden Forests & Gardens’ President & CEO Jill Koski is Stepping Down

Board of Directors will launch a national search for the next CEO to lead one of the largest public gardens in the country (Cleveland) September 6, 2022 – Holden Forests & Gardens, the combined entity of the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden today announced that Jill C. Koski, president and CEO, will be… »

Holden Forests & Gardens Makes Commitment to Mitigate Detrimental Effects of Climate Change

Leading up to Earth Day 2022, Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) has adopted a climate change statement recognizing that climate change is real and providing facts and information about climate change, its implications, and some ways we are working to mitigate climate change at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Holden Arboretum. We hope this… »

People for Trees™

People for Trees is generously sponsored by: Here are some of the things our People for Trees have said. What do you love about trees? “Planting them and watering them!” “We planted a Magnolia tree in honor of a neighbor and the flowers are beautiful. It has become a special tree for our whole neighborhood.”… »

Science on Friday: Trivia Answers and Farewell to Mushroom Month

September 30, 2022

By Claudia Bashian-Victoroff September is ending and fall is in full swing. As the leaves on the trees start to change and the wind turns chilly, we bid farewell to mushroom month. But have no fear, mushrooms will continue to appear in lawns and woods for a few more weeks! The end of mushroom month… »

Working Woods

Most of Ohio’s forest is privately owned. Private landowners face a variety of challenges when it comes to land stewardship including succession planning, pests, disease, poor logging practices, pressure from logging companies, and invasive plants. Good forestry addresses these challenges by working with nature so both people AND the woods can thrive.  Learn more about… »