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January 14, 2021
Weddings & Occasions
Ten beautifully landscaped acres of formal and natural gardens are accompanied by elegant indoor settings with gorgeous garden views. We can’t imagine a more memorable place to host your event... more

January 14, 2021
Schools & Groups
Engage children and encourage budding environmentalism with a field trip to the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Thanks to our manicured gardens, specially curated attractions, and tailored programs, you can bring lessons from their textbook to life, and inspire endless curiosity. For Schools Field Trips for... more

January 14, 2021
Plan Your Visit
Holden Forests & Gardens takes pride in connecting people with the wonder, beauty, and immense value of trees and plants. This campus, located in the heart of Cleveland’s iconic University... more

January 14, 2021
Plan Your Visit
Holden Forests & Gardens takes pride in connecting people with the wonder, beauty, and immense value of trees and plants. This campus, located east of Cleveland, sprawls over an enchanting... more

January 14, 2021
What to See & Do
Visiting Holden Forests & Gardens is a captivating way to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you want to experience a rotating roster of seasonal activities or retread your favorite attractions,... more

January 14, 2021
Schools & Groups
Engage children and encourage budding environmentalism with a field trip to the Holden Arboretum. Thanks to our manicured gardens, mesmerizing natural areas, and tailored programs, you can bring lessons from their textbook to... more

January 14, 2021
Weddings & Occasions
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January 8, 2021
How do deer and forest edges shape Northeast Ohio forests?
One of Northeast Ohio’s most charismatic consumer of plants within our forests is the white-tailed deer. Perhaps you’ve even noticed their impacts in your own backyard garden. As yards and... more

December 11, 2020
Sowing Orchid Seeds In Vitro
By Connor Ryan, MS, Rhododendron Collections Manager
Orchids are among the most ornamental and diverse groups of plants in the world. We often think of them as epiphytes, growing on trees in the tropics. Many would be... more

December 8, 2020
Stories in the Garden: Winter’s Tremendous Trees
Get curious about the winter landscape with these ideas for ways for your students to engage with nature by taking a winter walk, making a craft and reading a poem. more

December 4, 2020
The Biodiversity Belowground: Celebrating World Soil Day
By David J. Burke, PhD, Vice President for Science and Conservation
Each year on December 5th, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates World Soil Day. World Soil Day began in 2014 to focus attention on the importance of... more

November 20, 2020
Bridging the Diversity Gap in Plant Science Internships
By Juliana S. Medeiros, PhD, Plant Biologist
On November 18th Dr. Juliana Medeiros was invited to make a presentation about the Holden Research Internship Program for The Morton Arboretum virtual workshop: Bridging the Diversity Gap in Plant Science Internships.... more
November 16, 2020
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The Holden Arboretum and Affiliate DBA Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) takes the privacy protection of its website visitors, members and donors seriously. We respect your privacy and your choice not to... more

November 13, 2020
Our Workhorse Forests and Acid Rain
By Katie Stuble, PhD, Director of Research
Our forests are not only beautiful, but also environmental powerhouses, pumping out oxygen, filtering runoff, and storing carbon that would otherwise collect in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.... more

November 6, 2020
Ecological Paths Through a Yellow Wood
By David J. Burke, PhD, Vice President for Science and Conservation
It’s that time of year when the woods turn yellow – or orange and red depending on where you live – and shine with the vibrance of fall color. This... more

October 23, 2020
Curating a Collection
By Connor Ryan, MS, Rhododendron Collections Manager
As Rhododendron collections manager at Holden Forests & Gardens I wear many ericaceous hats, but at the core of my job is curating the Holden Rhododendron Collection. This role differs... more

October 16, 2020
The Benefits of Urban Trees
How do the cities of today shape the forests of tomorrow? Urban Trees have been getting a lot of attention in the scientific and sociological worlds lately. Trees... more

October 9, 2020
Crabapples: a ripe system for research
Crabapples, the wild apple species and cultivars (Malus spp.), are important members of the rose family. Crabapples produce profuse blossom (Fig. 1) and small fruits (Fig. 2)1. Many crabapples are cultivated... more

October 2, 2020
Science on Friday: the Art and Science of Grafting
By Connor Ryan, MS, Rhododendron Collections Manager
Grafting is an ancient technique of joining two distinct plants together. Grafts occur naturally or they can occur through human intervention. In practice, grafting usually involves the joining of the... more

September 18, 2020
National Mushroom Month Continues – Lessons in Fungal Ecology and Conservation
By Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, MS, Research Specialist
My name is Claudia and I’m the newest member of the team here at the Long Science Center at Holden Arboretum. I’m a recent graduate of the State University of... more

September 4, 2020
Mushrooms: the hardest working recyclers in the forest
By Sarah Kyker, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate
September is one of our favorite months in the Holden Forests and Gardens Soil Ecology lab. Why? Because it is National Mushroom Month. Many people celebrate National Mushroom Month by... more
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