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SEARCH Symposium
Tuesday, August 5, 10am-12pm The SEARCH Symposium is a culminating event that features presentations by all college interns and select Green Corps interns, showcasing the research and projects they have... more
July 17, 2025
It’s Poppin’: July 17
It’s summer! Did you enjoy the long holiday weekend? If you took time off from visiting our campuses, now is the time to come back, as our summer wildflowers are... more
July 8, 2025
Holden Forests & Gardens Launches Flora Finder Tool to Bring Thousands of Its Plants to Your Fingertips
KIRTLAND, Ohio (July 8, 2025) — Holden Forests & Gardens announces the launch of Flora Finder, a new interactive, web-based tool that makes exploring the plants across Holden’s campuses easier... more
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
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
Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration
Let’s celebrate our Japanese Garden’s Golden Anniversary! Thursday, August 21, 6-8:30pmIncluded 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 13, 2025
Cleveland Botanical Garden Rings in Summer with Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary and a Series of Engaging Events & Exhibits
The Cleveland Botanical Garden bursts into vibrant life this summer with an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of our Japanese Garden, new experiences in the Hershey Children’s Garden and stunning... more
Yoga at the Garden
Unroll your mat in the heart of Cleveland’s lushest oasis! June 26: Yoga with Piper from Yoga Roots6:30 – 7:30pm, Sunken Garden$30 per nonmember, $20 per memberRegister July 17: Adapted... more
Fit & Florals Ladies Night
A high-vibe ladies night at Cleveland Botanical Garden! Friday, July 18, 6-9pm$35 per person Take your pick of high-energy workouts, rejuvenating yoga, and an enchanting sound bath under the stars.... more
May 8, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 8
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
The photos speak for themselves this week—it’s definitely poppin’ out there! The arboretum really shines in May with fragrant lilacs blooming in the Display Garden and rhododendrons of every color... more
May 6, 2025
Flora Finder
Get to know our Living Collection like never before with Flora Finder — a powerful new web application from Holden Forests & Gardens. Whether you’re a researcher, staff member, or... more
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