Things to See & Do
Holden Arboretum
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
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
Wednesday, August 20, 6-8pm 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... more
Working Woods Field Day
Saturday, June 7, 9am-4pm Join us for tours through the woods and opportunities to talk with regional natural resource professionals to explore what effective forest management practices look like in... more
Evergreen Happy Hour
Relax in a beautiful location with friends while creating festive decorations from real evergreens. 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
Family Campout
An exclusive opportunity to camp out for a night in our woods! Saturday 3pm - Sunday 11am. more
Apollo’s Fire Concert Series
In this countryside version of ¡HISPANIA! led by Jeannette Sorrell, an 8-piece instrumental ensemble brings the music of Spanish composers Diego Ortiz, Gaspar Sanz, and Santiago de Murcia to life. Lively explosions... more
Twilight at the Holden Arboretum
Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to our annual fundraising gala in support of plants, trees, and the benefits they provide Northeast Ohio. Saturday, September 13, 4-7:30pm Holden Arboretum9550 Sperry... 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
Winter Tree ID
Can you identify a tree without its leaves? Join us by the fireplace for an introductory class on winter tree identification. Participants will learn basic botanical terminology and key characteristics... more
Wintergreens Wreath Workshop
Embrace the festivities of the winter season! Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind holiday wreath with the guidance and expertise of Holden Arboretum horticulturists. Materials include a wide array of fresh evergreens... more
Magnificence on the 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
Crafting with Cones
Join us for a morning of crafting and learning with pinecones! Get cozy and enjoy a warm beverage as you create a festive pinecone tree with foraged natural materials. A... more
Fall Forest Fest
Join us from 10am – 4pm on the second weekend in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration! 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
Concerts in the Forest Series
Enjoy live music in a gorgeous setting, great food, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and quality time with friends and family out in nature. New this year, VIP... 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
Little Mountain
Grade 7- College
$13.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
Little Mountain is the highest point in Lake County. Once a woodland retreat where wealthy Clevelanders escape the summer heat, it has once again become a preserved and managed woodland... more
Lifecycles of Plants: Growing Through Changes
Grades 2-4
$10.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
Flowering plants produce seeds that sprout, grow to maturity, bloom, and create another generation of seeds, so life on earth continues. 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone required... 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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