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We conserve ecosystems, work to understand climate impacts on the Lower Great Lakes region, and foster a love for nature.
Just 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, the Holden Arboretum is a living museum of exquisite collections of plants and trees on 3,500 acres with miles of trails, gardens. and woodlands. Plan Your Visit
In the heart of University Circle, Cleveland Botanical Garden is an urban oasis with mesmerizing gardens and curated glasshouses, offering a refreshing escape from the bustle of city life. Plan Your Visit
There are no better places to find unexpected seasonal beauty than at the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Holden scientists, conservationists and community foresters are award-winning and nationally acclaimed.
A seed bank for regional restoration at the Holden Arboretum is working to combat climate change by collecting, storing, and redistributing native seeds of local ecotype to foster resilient forests.
Learn moreHolden is a leader in the study of beech leaf disease, a new forest pathogen sweeping across North America from its epicenter in northeastern Ohio. Our work has helped identify the means of the disease’s spread, and continuing work aims to reveal the mechanisms of the disease as well as a path to breeding trees resistant to the disease.
Learn moreAs our climate changes, understanding how plants respond is critical for preparing for and mitigating what’s to come. An important driver of how plants respond to their environment is the plant microbiome, the bacteria and other microbes that live in tandem with the plants.
Learn more about our research and community forestry efforts.
December 5, 2024
World Soil Day is held annually on December 5th as a way to foster awareness for soil conservation. This year’s theme for World Soil Day is “Caring for Soils: Measure,… more
November 8, 2024
Private landowners play a critical role in preserving Ohio’s natural heritage where a majority of the state’s eight million acres of forest are privately owned. To manage these forests, land… more
November 5, 2024
The Costa Rica glasshouse at Cleveland Botanical Garden is full of luscious Neotropical plants, many of which grow rapidly due to the ideal climatic conditions the glasshouse provides, including bountiful… more
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