Cleveland Botanical Garden Calendar

Daily Monarch Tagging in Hershey Children’s Garden

Daily, September 1-30, 2010

Observe monarch tagging that is then submitted to the citizen science project, Monarch Watch. View

Fall Nature Tales Story Time in Hershey Children’s Garden

Wednesdays, September 1 through October 27, 2010; 11:00am

Songs, stories, and activities for youngest Garden guests. View

Guren Gallery: Maxeen Flower

Still life photographs inspired by traditional children's nursery rhymes. View

Poetry in the Garden Contest

Deadline for Submissions, Friday, September 10

A chance to enter the second annual Poetry Contest for the Poetry in the Garden event! View

Summer 2010 Friday BOGO

Fridays through Labor Day Weekend

Now through September 3 only, we’re offering SPECIAL FREE FRIDAY ADMISSION for a friend or family member when you buy one $8.50 general admission ticket. You can get two adult tickets for the price of one! View

75 Years of Cleveland School Gardens

Saturday, September 4, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

A guest presentation by local author and retired Cleveland Public School teacher, Joel Mader. View

Ask the Gardener 2010

Saturdays June 5 - August 28, September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 9

Have a troubling plant question, or just want to schmooze about shrubs? Come to the Garden on Saturday afternoons this summer and "Ask the Gardener." View

Eleanor Squire Library Rare Book Showcase

Saturday, September 4, 2010; 2:30-3:30pm

Discover some of the Garden's unique rare books dating back to the fifteenth century. View

Food is Knowledge

Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

A special program presented in Hershey Children's Garden by The Cleveland Clinic. View

Hershey Children’s Garden September Saturday Activities

Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

September Saturdays in Hershey Children's Garden

Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

T’ai Chi in the Garden Summer Series II

Saturdays, July 31 through September 4, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

Relax your mind and body with T'ai Chi in the Garden. View

Hershey Children’s Garden September Sunday Activities

Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

September Sundays in Hershey Children's Garden

Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

Fall T'ai Chi in the Garden

Saturdays, September 11, 18* and October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Gadren. View

Green Gardener Public Horticulture Volunteer Certificate Program Fall 2010

Orientation 9/11: 11am-12pm; Lab Sessions Saturdays, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20 9 am-1 pm

Dig in and learn with Cleveland Botanical Garden and The Ohio State University View

Raise the Roof

Monday, September 13, 2010; 9:00am-4:00pm

A seminar and hands-on workshop for Landscape Professionals. Professional development hours available. View

Botanical Arts: Autumn Splendor

Tuesdays, September 14 through October 26, 2010; 10:00am-12:30pm

Strengthen your art compositions in the autumn splendor of the outdoor gardens. View

September Twelve on Tuesday

Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

September Twelve on Tuesday(1)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

A special program for seniors at noon the second Tuesday of each month. View

Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club Show

Saturday, September 18 through Sunday, November 7, 2010

An exhibit on display in the Eleanor Squire Library. View

Fall BotaniCool® School for Little Buds

Saturdays, September 18, October 16 and November 20, 2010; 10:30am-12:00pm

Children ages 3-5 explore the seasonal sights, smells, textures, tastes and sounds of the Garden. View

Ripe! Food and Garden Festival

Friday September 24 - Sunday, September 26

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Locavores, rejoice! RIPE! Food & Garden Festival celebrates the edible gardening revolution and our region's thriving commitment to local food. View

Showcase in the Circle

Join us for the first ever Showcase in the Circle and explore what our local businesses and non-profits have to offer. They're all here -- and more! In one place, on one day. View

Fall Botanical Arts: Adult Colored Pencil Workshop

Saturday, October 2, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

Explore new techniques with watercolor pencils for students with previous drawing experience. View

Hershey Children’s Garden October Saturday Activities

Saturdays, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

October Saturdays in Hershey Children's Garden

Saturdays, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

Tropical Forest Conservation: Problems and Progress

Saturday, October 2, 2010; 9:00am-3:00pm

A symposium in partnership with Northeast Ohio Sierra Club Rainforest Committee and the InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia. View

Hershey Children’s Garden October Sunday Activities

Sundays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

October Sundays in Hershey Children's Garden

Sundays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

Poetry in the Garden

Sunday, October 3, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

In Collaboration with Case Western Reserve University’s Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. View

Fall Coffee with a Curator

Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010; 10:30am-12:00pm

A Day in the Circle Lifelong Learning Series for Seniors. View

Fall for the Garden - Scarecrow Picnic

Saturday, October 9, 2010; 12:00-2:00pm

Bring your child and make a scarecrow together to take home. View

Stormwater Management 101

Saturday, October 9, 2010; 9:00am-12:00pm

Learn how to obtain credits to offset new stormwater runoff fees. View

S-HORT Course with the HORTiculture Department: Interior Plant Care – Re-acclimating Plants Indoors

Sunday, October 10, 2010; 3:00-4:00pm

Learn how to transition plants back indoors for the winter. View

October Twelve on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 12, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

Eleanor Squire Library Fall Used Book Sale

Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17, 2010; during Garden hours

The annual fall sale in the Library. View

Botanical Arts: Basic Botanical Drawing

Saturdays, October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

An introductory series for beginners in botanical sketches. View

Boo-tanical Bash 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010; 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Ghosts and goblins and gardens, oh my! Our most popular family event, the annual BOO-tanical Bash, returns on Saturday, October 23. View

Botanical Arts: Digital Photography Fall Weekend Workshop

Saturday, October 23, 8:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, October 24, 8:00am – 12:00pm

A creative weekend with tips and techniques to capture autumn color in the Garden. View

T’ai Chi in the Garden: Fall Series II

Saturdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Garden. View

Nature Tales Story Time in the Eleanor Squire Library

Thursdays, November 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 11:00am

Enjoy stories and songs followed by a hands-on activity. View

Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Family Workshop

Saturday, November 6, 2010; 2:00-3:30pm

A delightful family decorating workshop with Stefanie Paganini of the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking. View

November Twelve on Tuesday

Tuesday, November 9, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

The Eleanor Squire Library Rare Book Collection Project

Saturday, November 13, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

Learn about this unique collection and how the books were recorded and added to the online catalog. View

Thanksgiving Blooms-to-Go

Saturday, November 20, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

Make small arrangements for the holiday to be donated to those in need. View