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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
Birding Guide for Holden Arboretum
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning to explore the world of birds, this guide will help you discover the best spots, seasons, and tips for birding success. more
May 5, 2025
How Data-Driven Conservation Fledged 30,000+ Native Birds at Holden Arboretum
By Mike Watson, Conservation Biologist
The bluebird program at Holden reached a milestone in 2024: 60 years of continuous conservation and data collection. This history is marked by clear successes in the effort to support... more
May 2, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 2
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Welcome back to It’s Poppin! This week in the gardens, time is flying—some of the trees and shrubs we highlighted just last week, like fragrant viburnums and serviceberries, have already... more
May 1, 2025
Surround Yourself in Summer Fun at the Holden Arboretum with the new Forest Forms Exhibit, Live Outdoor Concerts, and more!
(KIRTLAND) April 29, 2025 – The Holden Arboretum kicks off the summer season with a new exhibit, Forest Forms, a calendar full of events, and gorgeous grounds for exploring. All... more
Wellness in the Woods
Reconnect with nature during a restorative evening of journaling, hiking, mindfulness, music, and refreshing mocktails under the trees. Wednesday, July 23, 6-8pmPrice: $35 per member, $45 per nonmember Join holistic... more
April 29, 2025
New Study Confirms Beech Leaf Disease Threatens European Beech Trees, Too
KIRTLAND, OHIO — A new study from Holden Forests & Gardens and a team at USDA Agricultural Research Service confirms that beech leaf disease—a fast-spreading disease already devastating American beech... more
April 28, 2025
Study Shows Forest Soils Still Bear the Scars of Industrial Pollution
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
KIRTLAND, OHIO — After 12 years of carefully tracking tree growth and soil chemistry, researchers at Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) have confirmed that phosphorus is now a limiting nutrient... more
April 28, 2025
A New Way to Detect Beech Leaf Disease: Rainwater Running Down Tree Trunks
KIRTLAND, OHIO — How do you detect a pathogen that lives way, way up in a tree’s canopy? A novel method for detecting beech leaf disease from the ground—using rainwater... more
April 25, 2025
Good News for Forests: Invasive Shrub Removal Gets Easier After Two Years of Work
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
KIRTLAND, OHIO — A new study from researchers at the Holden Arboretum offers encouraging news for forest managers battling non-native shrubs: the effort needed to control these invaders drops dramatically... more
April 24, 2025
It’s Poppin’: April 24 (Tulip Time!)
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
The weather seems to have finally broken this week and you can tell in our gardens. Magnolias, fragrant viburnum, tulips and wildflowers abound at both campuses, and new plants are... more
April 23, 2025
Beech Leaf Disease-Causing Nematode More Widespread Than Visible Symptoms Suggest, New Study Finds
By Anna Funk, PhD, Science Communications Specialist
KIRTLAND, OHIO — Researchers at Holden Forests & Gardens have confirmed that the nematode responsible for beech leaf disease (BLD), Litylenchus crenatae ssp. mccannii, is present in forest stands across... more
April 17, 2025
It’s Poppin’: April 17
Tulips, Magnolias, & Wildflowers Shine Blue Skies returned to northeast Ohio this week and many new blooms, lying in wait for the last several weeks, have popped. Wildflowers are now... more
April 17, 2025
Cleveland Botanical Garden and Spice Catering Co. Announce New Partnership
The Cleveland Botanical Garden, part of Holden Forests & Gardens, has announced a new partnership with Spice Catering Co., a premier Cleveland caterer and event curator. Launching in September 2025,... more
April 16, 2025
New Exhibit Explores Relationship Between Mental Health and Nature
Cleveland, historically challenged by some of the highest crime rates in the nation and recently identified as the most stressed city in the country, presents a fertile ground for artistic... more
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