Working Woods Walks
Join us each month for a walk at the Working Woods Learning Forest with a member of our team to explore a new perspective on the ways we interact with our Northeast Ohio forests.
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Join us each month for a walk at the Working Woods Learning Forest with a member of our team to explore a new perspective on the ways we interact with our Northeast Ohio forests.
The Working Woods Learning Forest is a 67-acre living laboratory and demonstration site highlighting the ecology, management, and value of our regional forests.
Join Working Woods Hub staff for a guided walk through the Working Woods Learning Forest. Each tour explores how ecology, history, and stewardship influence the forests around us and shape how we care for them today. After the walk, enjoy light refreshments and conversation with fellow participants and staff. Each tour includes informational handouts to take home.
Terrain: up to 2.0 miles, natural surface and grass, mostly flat with some slight slopes, potential mud and wet spots depending on weather.
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Working Woods Learning Forest at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio (9805 Sperry Rd. Kirtland OH 44094)
Price: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Dates
June 17 | Managing for Wildlife: Creating Habitat through Forestry
July 8 | Bugs & Blights
August 12 | Forest Flavors
September 23 | Reading the Woods
Managing for Wildlife: Creating Habitat through Forestry
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Conservation goals and forestry practices can work hand in hand to support wildlife habitat in Northeast Ohio forests. Join Holden Arboretum Forestry Technician Rosana Villafan to explore and edge feathering and other demonstrations have shaped habitat and influenced the wildlife that call the Working Woods Learning Forest home.
Bugs & Blights: A Closer Look at Forest Pests and Pathogens
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Forests across our region are facing increasing pressure from non-native insects and emerging diseases. Join Rachel Kappler, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Holden Arboretum, for a closer look at the pests and pathogens impacting trees such as hemlock, ash, and beech today—with a brief look to the past through the story of American chestnut. Learn key signs to watch for, how to evaluate what you’re seeing, and when to take action and seek support.
Taste the Forest: The Flavors of a Diverse Woodland
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Discover the hidden flavors in your woods! Join Becah Troutman, Working Woods Hub Manager, to explore the diversity of edible plants while discussing how forest management practices can support greater biodiversity—and a richer range of flavors on the landscape. Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify common species, consider their ecological roles, and see how stewardship decisions shape what grows around you.
Reading the Woods: Stories of People and Place
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember
The relationship between people and woods in our region spans thousands of years. Join Anna Carlson, Working Woods Outreach Coordinator, to explore how that relationship has changed over time and how past land use continues to shape the landscape today. Walk through old-growth and young-growth forest, examining signs on the landscape and considering how this history informs forest stewardship today.
Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum
Hand Painting on Silk
Learn from a local artist what it takes to create beautiful, botanical art on silk. 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
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
Wine & Cheese Night Hike
Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat! 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
DIY Dye Drop-In with Praxis Fiber Workshop
Drop in anytime between 10 - noon to experiment with natural dyes! 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
Firefly Foray
Take in the wonder of firefly diversity on a unique night hike. more
First Fridays Garden Tours
First Fridays are back! Meet our staff and enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful gardens this season! In August, we'll explore the Butterfly Garden. more
