Holden Arboretum/ Cleveland Botanical Garden
The Holden Arboretum will recognize and celebrate the vital role that trees play in our lives at the inaugural Celebration of Trees, a weekend event filled with family-friendly activities including guided tree climbing for children, the Great Lakes Timber Show, chainsaw carving demonstrations, live music, and more, all taking place Sat 8/12 & Sun 8/13 @ 10AM – 4PM.
Admission is free for members, $10 for nonmember adults, $4 for nonmember children (3-12). Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower tickets are $4 for nonmember adults, $2 for children. HoldenArb.org
See how high schoolers are transforming agriculture in Cleveland. Holden Forests & Gardens' Green Corps work-study program employs high school students to grow, harvest, and sell produce at five urban farms. The Green Corps Midtown Farm is part of this year's Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour presented by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association and others. Youth farmers will describe square foot gardening, composting, herb spirals, and beekeeping.
The event also features food demonstrations, music, and family-friendly activities, such as scavenger hunts and crafts. Fresh produce will be available for purchase. Free admission on Sat 7/29 at 1-4PM, at the Green Corps Midtown Learning Farm, 1945 E. 66th St., Cleveland, OH 44103 Details here.
SPONSORED: Holden Arboretum Sounds of Summer Concert Series Tues 7/18 @ 7pm. Enjoy the music of great local bands surrounded by the beauty of the Holden Arboretum. Bring a picnic supper or enjoy food and beverages available for purchase. The series continues this Tuesday with the Chardon Polka Band and runs through Tue 8/15. Concerts are free for members, $5 after 5pm for nonmembers. HoldenArb.org
When the weather is right, which it was when we visited Holden Arboretum recently, you can easily spot Lake Erie from the top of the Emergent Tower, and it seems like you can see all the way to Canada!
CoolCleveland spent some time with Eva Rodriguez, Holden's interpretive services coordinator, as she pointed out all the cool new labels and signage that help to explain not only the physiology of the trees and plants at Holden, but also the story behind them, how they interact and how they impact our day to day lives.
You have to see it to believe it. Tens of thousands of otherwise normal Lego bricks have been creatively fashioned by artist Sean Kenney into a menagerie of insects, animals, flowers and even full sized humans.
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks is on display throughout the Cleveland Botanical Garden, inside and out, until Sun 8/27. CoolCleveland connected with the CBG’s Cynthia Druckenbrod to have a peek at these 13 incredible sculptures, comprising a total of 500,000 LEGO bricks, plus the hands-on activities, stay-and-play stations and contributions from area artists.
SPONSORED: Gourmets in the Garden Watch live demonstrations and sample fine cuisine from a different top chef each week on the Cleveland Botanical Garden's beautiful outdoor terrace. Whether you're a foodie, a skilled chef yourself or completely new to the kitchen, Gourmets in the Garden will delight your taste buds and sharpen your culinary skills. The series starts Wed 6/14 at 6-7:15PM and runs 12 consecutive weeks, through Wed 8/30. Details here.
SPONSORED: Holden Arboretum Plant Sale Shop a variety of perennials, annuals, herbs, woody plants, and garden accessories from dozens of area nurseries and gardens, as well as propagated and grown wildflowers from Holden Arboretum's own nursery. Also featuring on-site plant and soil experts, as well as garden tool and knife sharpening. The Holden Arboretum Plant Sale takes place Sat 5/20 & Sun 5/21 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. HoldenArb.org.
SPONSORED: Learn How Climate Change Threatens Plants Plant species are increasingly threatened as habitat loss, invasive species and climate change become even more severe. The Holden Arboretum welcomes Kayri Havens, PhD, Chicago Botanic Garden, who will discuss how organizations are tackling the threats to plants while addressing conservation plans for the future. The lecture is free, but please register if you plan to attend. Fri 4/28 at 7PM. Free registration here.
SPONSORED: Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway Arbor Day is the annual recognition of the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. Holden Forests & Gardens is celebrating Arbor Day this Fri 4/26 with free tree seedling giveaways at its two campuses - the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden - from 10AM to 4PM while supplies last. Details
SPONSORED: Orchid Society Show & Sale takes place on Sat 2/18 & Sun 2/19 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden as part of their amazing Orchid Mania exhibit. The Greater Cleveland Orchid Society is the oldest affiliate of the American Orchid Society. Orchid Mania will open for orchid sales beginning at 10AM, and the juried show will be available for viewing by the public at noon. Stop by and be blown away. CBGarden.org.
The 14th Annual Orchid Mania event at the Cleveland Botanical Garden may be their best one ever.
These exotic and beautiful flowers are in full bloom at CBG, filling every nook and cranny from the hallways to the enormous Glasshouse.
This year's theme is Hanging Gardens, harking back to ancient times, with thousands of flowers of every shape, size and scent artfully displayed to take away your mid-Winter blues, on display through Sun 3/5.