Spring Specimen Tree Grove Tour

Explore a unique tree collection rarely open to the public.

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Thu., May. 28, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost $7 per member, $22 per nonmember
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Holden Arboretum’s Specimen Tree Grove is a treasure trove of trees collected from around the world.

Although this area is not regularly open to the public, it contains hundreds of amazing trees. Join our Collections team to enjoy the spring beauty of the grove while learning the value of our plant collections and the stories of how these unique trees came to be planted at the Arboretum.

Age: Adult

Terrain: up to 1.0 mile, leisurely pace, grass and uneven surfaces, sturdy shoes and long pants recommended

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Holden Arboretum | Meet at Specimen Tree Grove (Directions will be sent by email prior to the program date)

Spring Specimen Tree Grove Tour
Thursday, May 28, 2026
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Price: $7 per member, $22 per nonmember

Alexandra Faidiga

Alexandra Faidiga

Assistant Curator

Alex collaborates with the Curator of Living Collections, Plant Records Curator, and horticulture staff to ensure the Living Collections are not only captivating but also meaningful for research, ecology and conservation. Alex also helps coordinate collecting trips to acquire new plants for the Living Collections and documents them using GIS and our plant records database. She is motivated by the role public gardens can play in preserving biodiversity and loves helping people discover their new favorite plant.

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Ethan Johnson

Ethan Johnson

Plant Records Curator

Ethan learned to keep records while working for the Arnold Arboretum (1985-89) and Holden Arboretum (1981-82, 1989-present) while volunteering for the International Dendrological Research Institute, Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association Plant Selection Committee, and American Conifer Society. He was the point person when the American Association of Museums accredited Holden Arboretum as the sixth public garden in the U.S. as a museum.

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