October 15, 2026

The Bat Who Sings

Wildlife

As the leaves change color for fall, and the season gets spooky for Halloween, the spookiest thing is thinking about how all bat species in Ohio are either endangered, threatened,...

October 14, 2026

Cleveland Botanical Garden Unveils New Holiday Exhibit, Tropical Holiday, presented by JPMorganChase

(CLEVELAND) October 14, 2026 – Swap winter blues for island hues at the Cleveland Botanical Garden this holiday season. Tropical Holiday, presented by JPMorganChase, invites guests to explore tropical-inspired adventures...

October 1, 2026

New Study Provides Hope for Resistance to Beech Leaf Disease

Trees

Kirtland, Ohio — A new study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence...

September 21, 2026

We’re on PBS! Learn more about Holden’s people and places seen on “By Nature’s Design”

Trees

The experts and forests of Holden Forests & Gardens appeared on the PBS Western Reserve’s docuseries, “BY NATURE’S DESIGN,” which premiered this weekend. Season 2, “Inside the Forests,” showcases a...

September 15, 2026

Sally and Larry Sears Commit $1.5 Million to Advance Science Center Expansion at The Holden Arboretum

Transformational gift supports new research laboratories, public learning spaces, and the first look at the expanded Center for Plant & Environmental Science.

September 12, 2026

Fall is back at the Cleveland Botanical Garden

Autumn is almost here, and the Cleveland Botanical Garden will be decorated with autumn pumpkins, plant displays and plenty of colorful fall foliage.

September 4, 2026

New Species of Diatom Discovered in Stebbins Gulch

Wildlife

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...

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,...

August 4, 2026

Meet Our Summer Interns

Other

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...

July 30, 2026

Meet Carlo Moreno, Holden’s Newest Scientist

Other

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...

July 20, 2026

Award-Winning Research Reveals How Wildflowers May Struggle Under Climate Change

Plants

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...

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...

June 11, 2026

It’s Poppin: June 11

Other

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...

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...

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,...

June 3, 2026

New Study Tracks Long-Term Results of Forest Fungi Restoration Experiment

Soils

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...

May 29, 2026

It’s Poppin’: May 29

Plants

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...

May 15, 2026

It’s Poppin’: May 15

Plants

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...

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...

May 11, 2026

What Rhododendrons Know About Their Environment

Plants

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...

May 4, 2026

How Much Sun Is Too Much Sun?

Plants

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...

May 1, 2026

It’s Poppin’: May 1

Plants

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....

April 23, 2026

It’s Poppin’: April 23

Plants

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...

April 20, 2026

Ways to Love a Forest: Stories of Woodland Stewardship in Northeast Ohio

Trees

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...

April 10, 2026

It’s Poppin’ April 10

Other

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...