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July 3, 2025
It’s Poppin’: July 3
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Happy 4th of July! There’s plenty to see out in the gardens this weekend, with milkweeds, black-eyed Susans, and a host of other mid-summer favorites in bloom. Cleveland Botanical Garden... more
Movie in the Meadow: Summer of Soul
Settle in for a summer movie night surrounded by nature. Enjoy live harp music from Jessica Martin beginning at 5pm, then watch Summer of Soul under the stars on our... more
Shojoji Japanese Dancers All Ages Performance
Join us for an afternoon of traditional Japanese dance! Cleveland’s Shojoji Dancers have been delighting local audiences and spreading the joy of traditional Japanese dances for decades. All ages are... more
Create with Flowers: the Ohara School of Ikebana
Learn the living tradition of ikebana by creating a flower arrangement in the Ohara style. more
Trailblazer 5k
Lace up for a wildly scenic adventure at the Holden Arboretum. Every step comes with fresh air and forest views! Dogs welcome! COURSE INFODog FriendlyTrail Course DATESunday, September 14, 2025... more
June 20, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 20
Hot and sticky weather arrived this week! This week I teamed with Angelica Vasilatos, Ferry Foundation curation intern at the Botanical Garden, to detail what’s poppin’ in Kirtland and Cleveland. ... more
Shaped by Stillness: Our Japanese Garden Tour
Enjoy a short evening tour exploring the history and culture of our tranquil Japanese Garden. more
Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration
Let’s celebrate our Japanese Garden’s Golden Anniversary! Thursday, August 21, 6-9pmIncluded with admission Join us at the Cleveland Botanical Garden to learn origami, take part in traditional Japanese dance with... more
June 17, 2025
Get to Know Forest Forms Artist, Huelani Mei
If you’ve been to the Holden Arboretum recently, you’ve probably seen the bright and beautiful sculptures of the Forest Forms exhibit standing out against our green landscapes. They were created... more
June 13, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 13
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
As I walked the campuses this week, I was struck by the number of beautiful, calming white blooms. Before we move into the heat of the summer, let’s take a... more
June 11, 2025
Celebrating Forest Stewardship at the 4th Annual Working Woods Field Day
By Annie Weight, Forestry Outreach Fellow
On Saturday, June 7th, nearly a hundred forest lovers from across our region – from Franklin County, OH to Erie County, PA – gathered for the fourth annual Working Woods... more
Adult Campout
Enjoy a 21+ camp experience at the Arboretum! Unwind under the stars at our 21+ Adult Campout at Holden Arboretum. Enjoy an evening of stargazing, catch sunset at the top... more
Wade Oval Wednesday Free Nights
Wednesday, June 18 & August 6 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Wednesday, June 18 and August 6, from 5:30 to 8:30pm... more
June 6, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 6
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
After a few weeks on a plant expedition to China, it was my pleasure to stroll the grounds of the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden to see what was... more
Try It! Sogetsu Ikebana
Give Ikebana a try with this low-cost, introductory class. more
May 29, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 29
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Cleveland Botanical Garden Last Saturday was the opening day of our summer exhibit Between Water and Stone, a 50th anniversary celebration of our Japanese Garden. When you step out onto... more
Nature Photography on Your iPhone with Ian Adams
Take your photography skills to the next level! Today, everyone can record the natural world through their smartphone camera; however, it can be challenging to capture nature in all of... more
Revealing the Secrets: Gan Ryū Tei in Context
Learn the deep history and cultural value of our Japanese Garden. more
May 23, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 23
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
It’s been a strange couple of weeks weather-wise—remember when it was 80 degrees and sunny, and now it’s rainy and chilly? No matter! The cool weather actually helps prolong the... more
May 20, 2025
Alorah Filak
Alorah Filak started at Holden as a research intern in 2024 where her interest in research began. She has a strong passion for plants and the environment. As part of... more
Herbal First Aid
Learn from an herbalist how plants can support first aid practices. more
May 15, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 15
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
This week, the Rhododendron Gardens at the arboretum are in their full glory, and flowers are lighting up various pockets and corners at the botanical gardens. With the recent rain... more
Hershey Children’s Garden Summer Celebration
Join us the weekend of the summer solstice as we welcome the longest day of the year in the beautifully renovated Hershey Children’s Garden! Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June... more
May 13, 2025
Finding Familiar Roots in the Forests of China
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
I’m about to embark on an exciting adventure to explore China, home to incredibly diverse deciduous forests that look remarkably like our own. Holden Forests & Gardens is a founding member... more
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