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July 25, 2023
Bird Banding at the Holden Arboretum
By Mike Watson, Conservation Biologist
Biologists use many tools to study birds and their behavior – binoculars, cameras, automatic recorders – but one of the simplest tools is the leg band. Leg bands have been... more
July 18, 2023
Butterfly Garden Bed Renovation
By Lori Gogolin, Horticulturist
Pollinator gardening has become a popular hobby for many people. Where pollinator gardens are both beautiful and beneficial it doesn’t take long for things to get out of control. Plants... more
July 17, 2023
It’s Poppin: July 17th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
The dog days of summer feel like they’re here. The prairies are blazin’, our pollinators buzzin’ and our lilies are burstin’! It will only be eight short weeks before the... more
July 7, 2023
It’s Poppin’: July 7th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
We had plenty of rain this week interspersed with high humidity- you might not think that type of weather makes for good flower viewing, but when it’s cloudy and wet,... more
June 30, 2023
It’s Poppin’: June 30th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
Summer is here, and with it brings so many blooms across our gardens. Plants that take advantage of the summer sun and are pollinated by bees and butterflies are dominating... more
June 28, 2023
A Trip to Costa Rica! (At the Cleveland Botanical Garden)
By Jacob Conrad, Lead Climbing Arborist
The Collections team recently made their annual journey to the Costa Rica glasshouse at the botanical gardens to perform some much-needed pruning work. This biome requires a hard pruning session... more
June 27, 2023
Nature Photography Day
By Dawn Gerlica, Senior Horticulturist
In 2006, The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) designated June 15 as Nature Photography Day – a day to enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through photography and to... more
June 23, 2023
It’s Poppin’: June 23rd
Our prairie and meadow flowers are really getting going at both campuses. Enjoy a whole new suite of blooms as summer has officially arrived! Holden Arboretum Three interesting and new... more
June 20, 2023
Holden Forests & Gardens Receives the 2023 Program Excellence Award from The American Public Gardens Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holden Forests & Gardens Receives the Program Excellence Award from the American Public Gardens Association Working Woods Learning Forest™ Teaches Public and Private Landowners How to Care... more
June 15, 2023
June is Pollinator Month: Here’s why we need pollinators!
Why do we care about pollinators? Pollinators are important creatures in natural ecosystems and our daily life because they provide vital services to wild plants and our crops. Pollinators carry and... more
June 12, 2023
Collections Team Update!
By Ralph Protano, Director of Land and Collections Management
The Collections Team has been starting a new chapter with three new hires in the last two months. This includes our new Ground Arborist (Jamie Christie), a new Assistant Climbing Arborist... more
June 12, 2023
Why Pine Straw Mulch?
By MaryAnn Thesing, Horticulturist
If you’ve been to Holden Arboretum lately you may have noticed a change in our mulch selection as seen in the Butterfly Garden and West Layer Rhododendron Garden. Most gardeners... more
June 9, 2023
It’s Poppin: June 9th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
Isn’t it amazing how each week there is something new blooming in our gardens? Our horticulturists have carefully chosen plants to ensure a constant rotation of blooms will be poppin’... more
June 6, 2023
Effects of Climate Warming on Forest Plants
Spring forest phenology update: community scientists help Holden researchers study the effects of climate warming on forest plants. Each year at the Holden Arboretum, volunteers team up with members of... more
June 6, 2023
Hügelkultur in the Core Natural Areas
By Hannah Goulder
If you’ve been out walking around the gardens recently, then you’ve probably noticed the weather isn’t the only thing that’s been changing! One of the Arboretum’s Core Natural Areas (the... more
June 2, 2023
It’s Poppin’: June 2nd
By Alex Faidiga, Plant Recorder
This long stretch of sunny days with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s certainly makes it feel like Memorial Day brought instant summer! This weekend is the perfect... more
June 2, 2023
Researchers develop new detection tool for beech leaf disease’s nematode pest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Researchers at the Holden Arboretum developed an improved, effective way to monitor and detect the presence of a disease-causing nematode in beech leaf tissue. Beech leaf disease... more
May 26, 2023
It’s Poppin’: May 26th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
The trees are green, and shade is now dominant in our forests and woodland gardens. As summer grows near, our blooms will begin to pop in open areas- seek out... more
May 26, 2023
The Remarkable Life of a Plant in a Forest
By Miranda Shetzer, PhD Candidate
The Emergent Tower at Holden Arboretum stands 120 feet in the air, allowing you to overlook the canopies of the tallest trees in the forest and feel the warmth of... more
May 24, 2023
Nature Connects Behind-the-Scenes: One Mantis’ Journey to the Arboretum
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks features more than a dozen creations that will adorn the gardens and woodlands of the Holden Arboretum, beginning this Saturday, May 27th.... more
May 24, 2023
33 Splendid Bench Views at the Holden Arboretum
By David Lardakis, Marketing Specialist
The Holden Arboretum is home to a wide variety of captivating landscapes. From ponds and bogs, to open prairie and dense forest, you won’t find an area on the grounds... more
May 22, 2023
Behind-the-Scenes of Blooms! Botanicals and Birdhouses
A new exhibit Bloom! Botanicals & Birdhouses opens Saturday, May 27th at Cleveland Botanical Garden with hundreds of unique birdhouses, stunning glass art, and artwork from Cleveland artist Asia Armour. Get a... more
May 19, 2023
It’s Poppin’: May 19th
By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections
Isn’t it nice to have spring weather for a long, extended period? The flowers love it too, and while we are marching toward summer with the onset of the early... more
May 19, 2023
Holden Scientists Host High School Students for Senior Projects
By Sarah Kyker, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate
This week, the Long Science Center and the Leach Research Station were filled with enthusiasm as we welcomed seven high school students for their junior or senior projects! Hanna Busby... more
May 17, 2023
Holden Forests & Gardens Announces New President and CEO
CLEVELAND (May 17, 2023)— Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G), the combined entity of The Holden Arboretum and The Cleveland Botanical Garden, today announced Edward Moydell as its next president and... more
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