Bumblebees

March 3, 2021

Bumblebees

Wildlife

The Eastern Common Bumblebee is easy to spot in most places in Ohio. Bumblebees are insects. Their bodies are made up of three parts — the head, thorax and abdomen. more

Energy Scavenger Hunt

March 3, 2021

Energy Scavenger Hunt

Other

With many of us spending more time at home than we ever have, energy use has inevitably risen. This Earth Day conduct an Energy Scavenger Hunt throughout your home. Preserving... more

DIY Textile Dyeing

March 3, 2021

DIY Textile Dyeing

Other

Textile waste, from clothing and other fabric consumer items, makes up a large chunk of trash produced each year. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 15 million tons... more

Grow Fresh Produce From Scraps

March 3, 2021

Grow Fresh Produce From Scraps

Other

Family eating you out of house and home? Try growing fresh produce from scraps. Watch the regenerative power of plants before your very eyes! Plus, you may be able to... more

Birding at Holden

March 2, 2021

Birding at Holden

Wildlife

Bird Profiles of the Arboretum Explore more nature profiles HF&G Conservation Programs Holden’s Eastern Bluebird and Tree Swallow conservation program began in the early 1960’s when volunteers installed more than... more

Garden Café 

Garden Café 

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Saturday: 11 am – 3 pmSunday: 1 pm- 3 pm All year long, the Garden Café uses fresh ingredients to make artisanal dishes like soups,... more

The Garden Store

The Garden Store

Our carefully curated collection features original, one-of-a-kind, and locally made gifts and garden goods that change with the seasons—and that you won’t find anywhere else. Our friendly staff is always... more

Woodland Garden

Woodland Garden

You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wild flowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit... more

Western Reserve Herb Garden

Western Reserve Herb Garden

The area is laid out as a formal knot garden, just like you’d see in England, and is home to over 3,500 herbs and plants, spread through several themed sections: The... more

Topiary Garden

Topiary Garden

In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more

Rose Garden

Rose Garden

Our picturesque rose garden features a colorful collection of floribunda roses, encircling a classic, Roman-style octagonal pool. Selected for hue, hardiness, and disease resistance, the floribundas join other members of... more

Geis Terrace

Geis Terrace

Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings... more

Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden

Combine a love of nature and a sense of culture with this gem. Walk among a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones and savor the... more

Inspiration Gardens

Inspiration Gardens

Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more

Hershey Children’s Garden

Hershey Children’s Garden

Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more

Restorative Garden

Restorative Garden

This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more

Perennial Garden

Perennial Garden

Our ever-changing path indulges your senses with a collage of hues and textures. One day you might spy a group of towering foxtail lilies, and a month later come across... more

Gateway Garden

Gateway Garden

The garden’s pronounced seasonal nature offers brilliant bulbs in spring, eye-popping annuals in summer, and showy fall foliage, berries, and bark textures. There’s even a waterfall and small pond. The... more

Costa Rica Glasshouse

Costa Rica Glasshouse

Our towering trees, ever-blooming shrubs, and rich vegetation lend a lovely, tropical retreat. In this area, small bromeliads, delicate orchids, and lush vines cling to every surface. The Fire bush... more

Madagascar Glasshouse

Madagascar Glasshouse

We’re home to a world-class collection of exotic plants and animals, including iconic “upside-down” trees and a free-roaming chameleon. Madagascar’s greenery is among the most unique on Earth, and we’re... more

Eleanor Squire Library

Eleanor Squire Library

Open limited hours. Sit back and relax in our cozy library! Learn more about the plants you saw during your visit or find garden inspiration in our collection of books... more

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