Upcoming Classes
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Experience the wonder and beauty of plants with Holden Forests & Gardens by taking part in one of our unique classes, workshops, or hikes. Our experts are ready to guide you as you unwind in nature, learn new skills, and connect with a community of fellow plant-lovers.
Scroll down for frequently asked questions about our classes.
Here is what’s on the horizon
Sat., Jul. 27, 2024
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Holden Arboretum
Flower Power: Buds & Blossoms in Folklore & Folk Medicine
$35 per member, $50 per nonmember
Join an herbalist on an informative walk through our flower gardens.
See DetailsThu., Aug. 1, 2024 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Dutch Floral Arranging
$55 per member, $70 per nonmember
Spend an evening creating a naturalistic floral arrangement worthy of a still life.
Registration & InfoFri., Aug. 2 – Fri., Sep. 6 (Select dates)
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Holden Arboretum
First Fridays Garden Tours
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
First Fridays are back! Meet our staff and enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful gardens this season!
Registration & InfoSat., Aug. 3 – Sat., Sep. 21 (Select dates)
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Holden Arboretum
Magnificence on the Mountain Hike
$10 per member, $20 per non-member
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas.
Registration & InfoThu., Aug. 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
A Celebration of Seeds
$10 per person
Come celebrate Holden Seed Bank’s birthday!
Registration & InfoSat., Aug. 10, 2024 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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Holden Arboretum
Intro to Zen Meditation
$15 per member, $25 per nonmember
Learn the basics and background of Zen meditation practice while surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Registration & InfoWed., Aug. 21 – Wed., Dec. 11 (Select dates)
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Holden Arboretum
Arboretum Book Club
Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!
Registration & InfoFri., Aug. 23 – Fri., Sep. 13 (Select dates)
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Holden Arboretum
Wine & Cheese Night Hike
$30 per member, $45 per nonmember
Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat!
Registration & InfoSat., Aug. 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Holden Arboretum
From Kombucha to Wild Fermented Soda
$30 per member, $40 per nonmember
Bring some refreshing bubbly sweetness to your summer!
Registration & InfoSun., Aug. 25 – Sun., Sep. 22 (Select dates)
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Holden Arboretum
Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
$10 member, $20 nonmember
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas.
Registration & InfoThu., Aug. 29 – Fri., Aug. 30
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Holden Arboretum
Garden Ecology Ohio-style: Design to Field
This two-day workshop for professionals combines the expertise of Holden Forests & Gardens staff with the design experience of New Directions in the American Landscape.
Registration & InfoSat., Aug. 31, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Holden Arboretum
Nature Know-How Through Drones
$10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Learn about and test fly one of our HAPD officer’s drones.
Registration & InfoSat., Sep. 14, 2024 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Nature’s Midas Touch: Dyeing with Goldenrod
$25 per member, $40 per nonmember
Create a beautiful golden dye using the power of plants!
Registration & InfoSat., Sep. 14, 2024 | 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Holden Arboretum
Artful Abstractions: Photographing Beauty in the Garden Using Special Camera Techniques
$60 per member, $100 per nonmember
Join photographer Debbie DiCarlo to capture the beauty of fall flora with a creative flourish.
Registration & InfoThu., Sep. 19, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Holden Arboretum
DATE CHANGE: Sunset on the CWET
$20 per member, $30 per nonmember
Don’t miss this opportunity to view the sunset from the treetops!
Registration & InfoWed., Oct. 23, 2024 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Botanical Book Club
Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!
Registration & InfoFAQs
Is admission included in the class fee?
Yes, admission is included unless otherwise specified.
I didn’t receive tickets. What should I do?
We do not issue tickets for classes. Once you pay the registration fee, your name is added to a program roster. To check in for the class, all you need to provide is your name so that you can be marked off the roster.
Is parking included in the class fee?
No, parking is not included unless otherwise specified. Class participants at Cleveland Botanical Garden will pay the flat $7 member rate for parking. Parking at Holden Arboretum does not have an additional fee.
The class is sold out. How do I join the waitlist?
If you would like to join the waitlist for a class, please fill out our waitlist form with the name of the class and the number of tickets you would like to have added to the waitlist. If space opens up, you will be contacted in the order you joined the waitlist.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
- If you need to cancel your registration, you can choose to use your registration fee as credit towards another class of your choice (valid for 1 year). A refund, minus a $5 processing fee, can be issued up to 5 business days prior to the start of the program. Holden Forests & Gardens cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program, or for sessions missed due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances.
- If Holden Forests & Gardens must cancel a class for inclement weather, low registration, or other unforeseen circumstance, every attempt will be made to notify participants, and you will receive a full refund.
Do classes and hikes happen if it’s raining?
Yes, classes and hikes will proceed rain or shine. In cases of thunderstorms, high winds, high water, extreme temperatures, or other severe conditions, Holden Forests & Gardens may cancel a program. If HF&G cancels a program due to weather, participants will be notified and receive a full refund.
I have a question about accessibility accommodations. Who should I ask?
If the program includes a hike, the terrain will be detailed in the program description.
For questions regarding accessibility and accommodations, please contact: [email protected]