Things to See & Do
Holden Arboretum
First Fridays Garden Tours
First Fridays are back! Meet our staff and enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful gardens this season! In May, we'll explore the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden. 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
Firefly Foray
Take in the wonder of firefly diversity on a unique night hike. 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 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
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
Stebbins Gulch
Grade 7- College
$13.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
This unique area was designated in 1968 by the U.S. Department of Interior as a National Natural Landmark. Stebbins Gulch is a ravine system where the exposed bedrock is easily... more
Grab + Go Café
Chef Ben Bebenroth of Spice Hospitality Group has created a Grab + Go café featuring delicious, convenient meals in the Holden Arboretum Visitor Center. Satisfying salads, bowls, wraps, and fresh snacks are... more
Interdependence: Links Between Plants and Animals
Grades 1-3
$10.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
Students collect data on forest inhabitants and make first-hand observations of the ways they are interdependent. They also learn about the extraordinary ways plants defend themselves. 2 hours $10 per... more
Pond Adaptations
Grades PK - 5
$10.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
Grade PreK Experience a pond first-hand using your senses to make discoveries about this special place. Learn about the diversity and adaptations of the animals and plants that live in... more
Forest Discovery-Habitats and Ecosystems
Grades PK - 5
$10.00 per student
Holden Arboretum
Grade PreK Experience a forest first-hand using your senses to make discoveries about this special place. Learn about the diversity and adaptations of the animals and plants that live in... more
Corning Visitor Center
With three excellent sites housed in one building, the Corning Visitor Center allows you to engage with nature—no matter the weather conditions. more
Stebbins Gulch
Stebbins Gulch is the crown jewel of the Holden Arboretum’s extensive natural areas, and is one of the most unspoiled natural history preserves in Northeast Ohio. We host guided tours... more
Little Mountain
Formerly the site of resort hotels where Cleveland’s wealthy residents escaped the summer heat, Little Mountain is now home to towering white pines, diverse plant communities, unique geological formations, and... more
Corning Library
All are welcome to browse, read, relax and enjoy the Warren H. Corning Library. Sit and enjoy the scenery, grab a magazine, or let your children explore our Kids’ Corner!... more
Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden
The Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden was established in 1968 through the generous donations of the Arthur S. Holden family in memory of Myrtle S. Holden, to commemorate her deep... more
People for Trees™
Make a difference in
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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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