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September 10, 2026
Fall is back at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
(CLEVELAND) September 10, 2026 – Autumn is almost here, and the Cleveland Botanical Garden will be decorated with autumn pumpkins, plant displays and plenty of colorful fall foliage. The official start of the fall season is Tuesday, September 22. The... more
September 4, 2026
New Species of Diatom Discovered in Stebbins Gulch
Walking along a rocky creek at the bottom of a steep, shady canyon, ancient trees towering overhead, a surprising coolness on the breeze — a traveler might feel like they’re... more
August 27, 2026
Popular Skeleton Grove Exhibit Returns to Holden Arboretum for a Season of Fall Color and Events
(KIRTLAND) August 27, 2026 – When it comes to fall, the Holden Arboretum has it all! The season commences with the return of Skeleton Grove on Saturday, September 19,featuring over a dozen towering 12-foot-tall skeletons decorated by local artists,... more
August 21, 2026
In Northeast Ohio Urban Parks, Native Trees Do Just As Well As a Non-Native, New Study Shows
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
♫ Hot town, summer in the city. ♫ When it’s hot out, city centers are even hotter, thanks to all the concrete, asphalt, and machinery. This well-established heat island effect... more
August 4, 2026
Meet Our Summer Interns
Each summer, Holden Forests & Gardens welcomes talented interns who bring curiosity, passion, and fresh perspectives to our work. From conservation and forestry to horticulture and soil science, these students... more
July 30, 2026
Meet Carlo Moreno, Holden’s Newest Scientist
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
In Akron, Ohio, a community garden called Akron Cooperative Farms sits on land that was once used as baseball fields. Many of the gardeners there are immigrants and refugees from... more
July 20, 2026
Award-Winning Research Reveals How Wildflowers May Struggle Under Climate Change
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
In Ohio, we think of fall as the end of the growing season. But for many California wildflowers, fall is a beginning. From the deserts of Southern California to the... more
July 9, 2026
Hundreds of Community-Created Textile Sculptures Transform Holden Arboretum This Summer
KIRTLAND, Ohio (July 9, 2026) Holden Forests & Gardens will debut Woven Landscapes, at The Holden Arboretum on July 18, showcasing a large-scale outdoor art installation created through a unique... more
June 11, 2026
It’s Poppin: June 11
By Alexandra Faidiga, Plant Collections Manager
It’s hot out there, but that won’t stop our plants from poppin’! The hot, dry weather we’ve had for the past couple of weeks means we are doing supplemental watering... more
June 4, 2026
Cleveland Botanical Garden Rings in Summer with a Series of Engaging Events & Exhibits
(CLEVELAND) June 4, 2026 – The Cleveland Botanical Garden is in full bloom this summer, offering a season packed with vibrant gardens, exciting new events, family-friendly activities, and special free-admission opportunities. From colorful seasonal displays... more
June 4, 2026
Outdoor Adventures Make Summer Shine at the Holden Arboretum
(KIRTLAND) June 4, 2026 – The Holden Arboretum welcomes summer with breathtaking natural beauty, a captivating new outdoor exhibit, and endless opportunities for exploration. Wander through vibrant landscapes, discover miles of scenic trails,... more
June 3, 2026
New Study Tracks Long-Term Results of Forest Fungi Restoration Experiment
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
Few places are as intensively landscaped as golf courses. They’re mowed and manicured, they’re fertilized and kept chemically weed-free, and they’re tromped on half the year by golfers, carts, and... more
May 29, 2026
It’s Poppin’: May 29
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
We’ve almost made it to June, and there is a lot going on in the gardens this time of year. At the arboretum, rhododendrons are still blooming throughout the Helen... more
May 15, 2026
It’s Poppin’: May 15
This cool weather has really kept things poppin’ in the gardens. Although we lament it by this time of year, cool springs make for longer blooming seasons. We have a suite... more
May 12, 2026
Holden Forests & Gardens Announces $1 Million Gift from Connie and Paul Abbey
CLEVELAND, Ohio — (May 12, 2026) — Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) today announced a $1 million gift from longtime supporters Constance “Connie” Norweb Abbey and Paul R. Abbey toward a multiyear transformation of the visitor experience at The Holden Arboretum. The... more
May 11, 2026
What Rhododendrons Know About Their Environment
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
As our world begins to warm, scientists are looking for early detection systems that will tell us what’s already being affected and help us predict what’s to come. Plants have... more
May 4, 2026
How Much Sun Is Too Much Sun?
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
Have you ever noticed a plant whose leaves were turning red or purple, especially in a particularly sunny spot? The plant may be making the red pigment you see to... more
May 1, 2026
It’s Poppin’: May 1
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
It’s May, and it’s definitely Poppin’! The exceptionally warm March we experienced this year has resulted in earlier bloom times than usual for many plants in our collections, including rhododendrons.... more
April 23, 2026
It’s Poppin’: April 23
It’s Poppin’ out there! The warm weather we have been having the past couple of weeks (minus the two nights where we hovered around freezing) have caused the gardens to... more
April 20, 2026
Ways to Love a Forest: Stories of Woodland Stewardship in Northeast Ohio
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
A logger had been coming by Joe and Christel Diliberto’s Portage County home for years, offering his services. So when they wanted a few trees removed — and he said... 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
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
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
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