Things to See & Do
Holden Arboretum
Our Gardens
Spanning over 3,600 acres, the Holden Arboretum is a nature lover’s dream. With gardens, trails, lakes and meadows, there is always something new to explore. more
Can’t Miss Family Activities
Ready to trade screentime for greentime? A day at Holden Arboretum is always fun, educational, and immersive for the whole family. more
Pierson Valley Trails
Explore miles of never-before-seen nature. With beautiful, old-growth trees, native plant life, and peaceful streams, there are no bad views. more
The Most Picturesque Hikes at Holden Arboretum
Explore over 20 miles of trails you won't find anywhere else, including a new natural-surface trail in Pierson Valley. more
Pierson Creek Hike
Explore some of Holden Arboretum’s newest trails! Join Holden Arboretum staff for a challenging hike through the stunning forest ecosystems of the Pierson Creek Valley. This woodland area was closed... more
Art with Heart: Fall Nature Paint & Snack
Learn acrylic painting techniques while socializing with friends. more
Arboretum Adventures: Highlights Tour
K-8
$10.00 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free)
Holden Arboretum
Engage your students in the wonders of nature with a guided tour through some of Holden’s most cherished landscapes. As they journey through display gardens and diverse ecosystems, they’ll experience... more
Notes of Nature Wine Tasting
Spend time in one of the Arboretum’s most beautiful gardens during golden hour. Enjoy wine tasting and food stations while taking in the breathtaking scenery. As an added bonus, explore... more
Working Woods Field Day
Interested in exploring what effective forest management practices look like in action? Explore active demonstration sites within the Working Woods Learning Forest by joining guided tours or exploring on your... more
Carver’s Pond Hike
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas. Carver’s Pond is a challenging hike that offers stunning views of wetlands... more
Hand Painting on Silk
Learn from a local artist what it takes to create beautiful, botanical art on silk. more
College Self Guided Tour
College
$10 per student
Holden Arboretum
Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Tower are open April-October. Bring the whole class! $10 per student. Please note – if you have a special request that does not fit within... more
Cleveland Rose Society Rose Show
Join us for the annual Cleveland Rose Society Rose Show! Dates:Saturday, September 26Sunday, September 27 Hours:10am-5pm Enjoy the September Rose Show in the Corning Visitor Center in partnership with The... more
Family Campout
Spend a night in our wonderful woods. This event is sold out. To join a waitlist, please email Dana Lettl, dlettl@holdenfg.org with your name, phone number, and the number of... more
Apollo’s Fire Concert Series
World-class music returns under the summer sky! GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Apollo’s Fire are known for their folk programs exploring history and legends. The expert troupe plays on period instruments, but with... more
Self Guided Tour
Grades PK - 12
$8 per student
Holden Arboretum
Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Tower are open April-October. $8 per student. One adult chaperone is required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students is admitted free; additional... more
Wine & Cheese Night Hike
Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat! more
Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas. We’ll descend into the ravine and follow the streambed as it cuts... more
Magnificence on the Mountain: Little Mountain Hike
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas. Unique geological formations, diversity of plant life, and its historic use as... more
Arboretum Book Club
Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors! It’s free with admission and open to anyone who read the book, but please register in advance... more
Outdoor Adventurer
Brownie
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Holden Arboretum
They will start their journey by learning how to read a map. Their map will take them to unique places at the Arboretum, where they will play outdoor games, learn... more
Eco Trekker
Cadette
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Holden Arboretum
Cadettes will discover their role in nature. They will explore an environmental issue and become responsible for the choices they make outdoors. Scouts will learn how to conserve, preserve, protect,... more
Eco Learner
Daisy
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Holden Arboretum
They will take a short hike while learning how to protect the living things they encounter. They will explore why trash is not healthy for nature and how they can... more
People for Trees™
Make a difference in
your own backyard.
Plant and care for a tree beginning with making a pledge. We will support each pledge with easy-to-follow instructional toolkits, guidance on how to select the most appropriate tree and where to purchase it, free virtual classes and other ongoing support.
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