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Essential Herb Garden Experiences
Dig deeper and increase your gardening knowledge with a short educational talk amongst the herbs. Members of the Western Reserve Herb Society have lovingly maintained the Herb Garden since 1969... more
April 10, 2026
It’s Poppin’ April 10
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Welcome to It’s Poppin’ 2026! Check in every week to discover the seasonal highlights in our living collections selected by curatorial staff at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. We’ll... more
Memorial Day Weekend Open House @ Leach Research Station
Explore the grounds at Leach Research Station during our Memorial Day Weekend Open House hours. more
Garden Highlights Tours
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. more
April 1, 2026
Arbor Week Schedule 2026
Let’s celebrate trees! We’re offering a full lineup of behind‑the‑scenes tours, educational programs, and community celebrations. From expert‑led explorations to family-friendly events like Cleveland Botanical Garden Community Day and Holden... more
Your Spring Bucket List
We’re sooooooo back! Spring at Cleveland Botanical Garden is a chance to explore lush indoor and outdoor gardens, encounter tropical butterflies, and enjoy the sights and scents of the season... more
Things to Do This Spring
Room to roam. Spring at the Arboretum invites visitors to explore 3,500 acres of forests, meadows, and curated gardens, with breathtaking views from the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent... more
March 26, 2026
Celebrate Arbor Day with Holden Forests & Gardens
Enjoy programming all week long, guided hikes, free admission days, ceremonial tree plantings and more! March 26, 2026 (CLEVELAND) – Celebrate all things trees in honor of Arbor Day at Holden Forests & Gardens. The Cleveland Botanical Garden... more
Working Woods Walks
Join us each month for a walk at the Working Woods Learning Forest with a member of our team to explore a new perspective on the ways we interact with... more
Arbor Week Sneak Peek Tours
Don’t miss this chance to dive deeper into our important work at HF&G! From the lab to the forest to the glasshouse – join us for a series of special... more
Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour
A purr‑fect weekend of wonder awaits! Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24Included with admission, use ticket links below to sign up for a time-slot Gabby is visiting the Holden... more
Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour
The Working Woods Learning Forest at Holden Arboretum has been awarded the Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award. We are welcome all visitors to join us at the Working... more
March 10, 2026
Spring Has Arrived at Cleveland Botanical Garden with New Seasonal Programs and Events
(CLEVELAND) March 10, 2026 – Experience Spring as it is meant to be enjoyed at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in blooming gardens, welcome the return of butterflies in the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, attend popular events like the annual Spring Egg Hunt and more. The Botanical... more
March 10, 2026
After a Long Winter, Holden Arboretum Welcomes Visitors Back into Nature This Spring
(KIRTLAND) March 10, 2026 – Get ready to experience spring in all its beauty at the Holden Arboretum. Immerse yourself in the emerging tree canopy on the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Family Emergent Tower beginning... more
March 6, 2026
How To Hand-Pollinate Vanilla
By Sadie Smith, Senior Horticulturist
One of my favorite plants is the vanilla orchid and I am lucky to have a mature vanilla orchid in the Madagascar biome that flowers fairly regularly. When the vanilla... more
Conquer the Soil: Love Stories of Black History & Horticulture
Join us for a talk that celebrates Black innovations in the world of horticulture. more
Shell-abration: Tortoises Turn 50
Two remarkable tortoises hit the big 5-0, and we’re shellabrating them all month long! They’ve been part of the Cleveland Botanical Garden for five decades — quietly charming visitors, outlasting trends,... more
March 2, 2026
HF&G Builds on Rare Oak Conservation Work Through Collection, Propagation, and Collaboration
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
In the last week of January, I returned from a plant collecting trip through coastal Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina in search of bluff oak (Quercus austrina), an uncommon oak with a... more
Self Guided Tour
Grades PK - 12
$8 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Offered Year-round $8 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $8.00 per person. Please note – if... more
The Miniature World of Mosses & Lichens
Join biologist and photographer Dr. Robert Klips for an afternoon exploring some of the forest's tiniest treasures. more
Deep Dive Tours at Leach Research Station
Join us each month for a deep dive into the thousands of plants in our collection at Leach Research Station. This April, we're exploring Magnolias! more
February 11, 2026
Celebrating Women Scientists at Holden Forests & Gardens
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the talented researchers advancing our understanding of forests, plants, and the ecosystems they support. From... more
January 19, 2026
Eastern Hemlock Research
Researchers at Holden Forests & Gardens are working to save eastern hemlock trees from invasive pests through resistance breeding and innovative research. The eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) plays a vital... more
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