People for Trees Celebration Week
We met our goal!
15,000 trees have been distributed and planted by Holden Forests & Gardens and residents of Northeast Ohio since 2021.
Help us celebrate!
Guided Tours
Monday, April 21 – Saturday, April 26
Explore Holden Forests & Gardens’ research, conservation, and community forestry on free expert-led tours—discover our natural areas like never before! Registration required.
Cleveland Botanical Garden Community Day
Friday, April 25, 10am-8pm
Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day! Enjoy free admission, giveaways, music, free seedlings, and more.
Holden Arboretum Open House
Saturday, April 26, 9am-4pm
Immerse yourself in a day of nature exploration, entertainment, and community fun at the Arboretum Open House! Join us for free admission, guided hikes, free seedlings, expert tabling with HF&G staff, and giveaways.
Thank you to all of our volunteers, pledgers and partners for making People for Trees a success!
Why did you decide to get involved with People for Trees?
Pat Biliter
I could not help but notice NE Ohio’s tree canopy gradually disappearing. HF&G’s initiative offers friendly, scientifically based advice to landowners who want to plant more trees, who might mistakenly remove ecologically valuable native trees, or who simply want to replace the trees in their yards.
Why are trees important to you?
Chris Lakus
Simple answer is just that trees are the answer: they cool the air, provide oxygen, reduce carbon and erosion, are calming to neighborhoods – and are just plain beautiful.
What is your favorite tree or plant?
Aquene Kimmel
My favorite plant is a pink begonia that I found abandoned in a plastic cup in college and have now had for over a decade. I also have a little baby buckeye tree that I planted in my yard, and I’m so proud every year when it gets its new leaves.
Help us continue saving northeast Ohio’s tree canopy
Join Holden Forests & Gardens’ 8th annual Arbor Day of Giving campaign!
Your gift will be matched by Board Member, Roy Minoff, long-time supporter, Carol Barnak, and an anonymous board member (up to $35,500). Your support will have double the impact as we strive towards our largest Arbor Day goal to date: $100,000!
