CLASSES & EVENTS

Save the Date Orchid Photography Workshop

Behind the scenes access to Orchids Forever February 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

&Classes Experiences

Get inspired Improve your green thumb Discover outdoors

Get inspired by the wonder and beauty of trees and plants in one of our art-based courses. This winter we will offer a Botanical Painting & Drawing (CBG) course, behind-the-scenes access to our annual Orchid Exhibit, Orchids Forever, an Orchid Photography (CBG) workshop and a wellness focused writing course inspired by experiences in nature. Are you interested in improving your green thumb? Are you a profound plant lover? Check out some of our classes focused on horticultural topics. This winter we’ll explore the topics of what to do with your holiday plants after the holidays, Landscaping for Privacy (virtual), and Phenology & Lunar Cycles. Winter is a wonderful time to get outdoors and experience a uniquely changed landscape. On our Little Mountain Hikes (THA), which are held monthly, participants will discover a rich natural and social history, impressive geologic formations and a diversity of plant life at this historic former resort site.

We add additional class offerings to our calendar each month. For a comprehensive list of upcoming classes or for more information about each program, visit holdenfg.org/classes.

Join our Little Mountain hike to discover winter’s wonders. Botanical painting and drawing.

Featured Programs:

A CONSERVATION CONVERSATION WITH ROBIN WALL KIMMERER

(VIRTUAL)

Date Thursday, January 13 Time Noon

Holden Forests & Gardens is honored to begin the new year welcoming celebrated Native American scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer in partnership with the City Club of Cleveland and Kent State University on Thursday, January 13 at Noon. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor; Director, Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the author of Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss. This one-hour conversation will include perspectives from Cynthia Connelly, City Club’s Director of Programming and Lake Erie Native American Council Executive Board member, and HF&G’s Jill Koski as they discuss the importance and relevancy of Robin’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass, back to HF&G’s mission and work.

Tickets available through the City Club website: cityclub.org MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE WINTER GARDEN

CLEVELAND BOTANIC GARDEN

Instructor Debbie DiCarlo, Professional Nature Photographer Date January 23 Time 9AM – 3PM Cost $75 per member $115 per nonmember

Winter can yield surprisingly beautiful images when you explore the season with a camera. Lines, textures, monochromatic scenes and pops of color highlighted by snow will be explored among the grounds of the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Participants will focus their attention on small and large details of the season using macro photography techniques. The first portion of this class will be spent indoors reviewing settings and techniques used for winter macro photography. Afterward, the instructor will guide participants around the garden as participants practice techniques learned earlier in the day. For more details about this program and to register, visit holdenfg.org. BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM

HOLDEN ARBORETUM

Date Available year-round with booking options on Saturdays and Sundays

Party Guide HF&G Education staff

Cost $300 member pricing $350 nonmember Age Suggested ages: 4-12

Make this year the best birthday yet for your little nature lover by hosting a party at the Holden Arboretum. Kids and adults alike will love celebrating on the beautiful arboretum grounds. Each party reservation includes a 3-hour room rental and features an hour-long program related to the chosen nature-based party theme led by one of our education staff members. For a full list of themes and more information about our new Birthday Party program visit holdenfg.org.

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Memberships can be purchased online at holdenfg.org, over the phone by calling 216.707.2804, or in person at either campus. Save 20%! Use code: GiveMem Hurry, this offer ends January 2nd!

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