Things to See & Do
Cleveland Botanical Garden


Ohara School of Ikebana Northern Ohio Chapter Show
Ikebana, one of the traditional arts of Japan, has been practiced for more than six hundred years. Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31Included with admission The Ohara School of... more

Plant Habitats & Adaptations
Grades 2-5
$10.00 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
A visit to the Madagascar and Costa Rica glasshouses – and weather permitting the outdoor gardens – will focus on comparing plants that have adapted to live in vastly different... more

Plants and Me
Grades PK-2
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Plants are all around us – we see them in parks and gardens, dotted along walkways and parking lots, and even on our plates! Over the course of this program,... more

Is it Alive?
Grades PK-1
$10.00 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Spring sessions available 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $10.00 per person. Please... more

Butterflies in the Garden
Grades PK-3
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Guided discussions about metamorphosis help learners discover how plants play an important role in the lives of these interesting insects Offered Year-round 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone... more

Garden Variety Tour
Grades PK - 8
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Fall sessions available – view calendar by clicking on the green button below. 1 hour $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five... more

Sensory Tour
Grades PK-8
$9 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Fall sessions available – view calendar by clicking on the green button below. 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five... more

Botanical Painting & Drawing
Connect to plants on a creative level! Participants will learn composition skills and techniques of botanical art including line, form, shading, and layering using inspiration from the natural world. This... 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

Sunken Garden
This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for... more

Return of the Butterflies
Enter the Costa Rica biome and be transported into a world of native butterflies! A fan favorite returns: Holden Forests & Gardens presents Return of the Butterflies at the Cleveland Botanical Garden... more

Flowers-to-Go
Junior
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Explore the indoor or outdoor gardens to see real flowers and learn about pollination. Investigate the parts of plants by dissecting a flower and then make a flower press for... more

Brownies and Bugs
Brownies
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Find a bug and build an observation box for it. Each troop should bring shoeboxes with them – bring one per Girl Scout or bring just one shoebox to make a single observation box... more

Garden Café
The Garden Café at Cleveland Botanical Garden uses fresh ingredients to make artisanal dishes like soups, salads, sandwiches, and chili. more

The Garden Store
Our carefully curated collection features original, one-of-a-kind, and locally made gifts and garden goods that change with the seasons—and that you won’t find anywhere else. Our friendly staff is always... more

Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wild flowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit... more

Western Reserve Herb Garden
The area is laid out as a formal knot garden, just like you’d see in England, and is home to over 3,500 herbs and plants, spread through several themed sections: The... more

Topiary Garden
In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more

Rose Garden
Our picturesque rose garden features a colorful collection of floribunda roses, encircling a classic, Roman-style octagonal pool. Selected for hue, hardiness, and disease resistance, the floribundas join other members of... more

Geis Terrace
Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings... more

Japanese Garden
Combine a love of nature and a sense of culture with this gem. Walk among a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones and savor the... more

Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more

Hershey Children’s Garden
Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more

Restorative Garden
This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more

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