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Plants & Me at Cleveland Botanical Garden Delights Young People

March 13, 2024

Plants & Me at Cleveland Botanical Garden Delights Young People

By Audriana Carmona, Communications Specialist

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Last Thursday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden welcomed Lorain’s Hawthorne preschool students through the Early Learning Initiatives (ELI) program. Holden Forests & Gardens partners with Lorain County Historical Society, Lorain County Preschools,... more

Meet the Birds of the Costa Rica Biome

January 30, 2024

Meet the Birds of the Costa Rica Biome

By Traci S. Williams, Animal & Plant Care Specialist

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With the butterflies mostly gone, winter belongs to the birds! The lush and green Costa Rica biome at Cleveland Botanical Garden provides ample opportunity to play “hide-n-seek” with three birds... more

A Beginner’s Guide to Pruning

January 16, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Pruning

By Maggie Billings, Native Plant and Pollinator Specialist, AmeriCorps Member

Trees

Pruning is a must know when it comes to tree and garden care, but why? Pruning often rejuvenates plants and allows them to grow more efficiently. Taking off old growth... more