Immerse yourself in a day of nature exploration, entertainment, and community fun at the Arboretum Open House!

Seedling Giveaway

American Elderberry Sambucus canadensis is an adaptable, native Ohio shrub. Its flowers attract many beneficial pollinators, and its fruit is favored by numerous songbirds. Limited quantity.

Tree Planting

Join Holden Forests & Gardens for a ceremonial tree planting on Saturday, April 25 at the Holden Arboretum. Come by and learn more about the trees, where they came from, and why we chose them for their respected locations. Ethan Johnson, Plant Records Curator, will provide remarks and go in-depth about the newly planted Red Maple (Burgandy Bell), at noon at the peninsula on Lotus Pond.

Tour Schedule

Wildflower Garden, 10am-11am
Join Senior Horticulturist, Dawn Gerlica, for a walk among the wildflowers to look at native Ohio trees in the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden and learn about the habitats where they can be found.

Working Woods, 11:15am-12:15pm
Join the Working Woods Hub Manager, Becah Troutman, for a guided tour of the Working Woods Learning Forest, a demonstration site and living laboratory at The Holden Arboretum.

Arboretum South Loop, 12-1pm
Join one of our gardeners for a tour of the Display Garden! Learn about the fascinating history and folklore behind some of the Arboretum’s best specimens. This tour is welcome for people of any age and background!

Working Woods, 1pm-2pm
Join the Working Woods Hub Manager, Becah Troutman, for a guided tour of the Working Woods Learning Forest, a demonstration site and living laboratory at The Holden Arboretum.

Remarkable Trees, 1pm-2pm
Join the Plant Records Curator, Ethan Johnson, for a tour or remarkable trees just a short distance from the Corning Library and Visitor Center. Also, questions about plants are most welcome!