Good Gardening Series: The Art of Ikebana
Wednesdays, May 14, 21 & 28; 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join expert instructors of Ikebana International to learn the art of making these beautiful floral arrangements.View
BotaniCool® School for Little Buds (ages 3-5 yrs): ABCs and 123s of the Garden
Saturdays, March 29, April 12 & May 17; 10:00-11:00am
NEW Hershey Children’s Garden Series for children ages 3-5.View
Hershey Children's Garden: Fantastic Frogs
Saturdays-Sundays, May 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & 31
Hop to it and learn about the Year of the Frog.View
History and Horticulture in University Circle
Tuesday, May 20, 2008: 10:00am - 3:00pm
A new program as part of A Day in the Circle Lifelong Learning Series.View
Eleanor Squire Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, June 1 during Garden hours
An opportunity to browse through an available selection of horticulture and gardening books.View
Chanoyu: Japanese Tea Ceremony
Saturdays, April 26, May 24 OR June 21; 11:00am - Noon
A unique opportunity to experience the Japanese Tea Ceremony, one of the most highly refined traditional arts of Japan.View
Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration presented by Ikebana International Chapter 20
Thursday, May 29; 1:30pm
A unique demonstration by Ingrid Luders – Grand Master of the Ohara School of Ikebana Flower Arranging.View
Q & A with the Gardeners: June - August
Saturdays, June 7, July 5 & August 2, 2008: 1:00-3:00pm
Meet with the Garden's horticulture experts to learn about the Garden's impressive plant collections.View
Ikenobo Society Show
Sunday through Tuesday, June 8-10, 2008: During Garden hours
A special Ikebana exhibit by members of the Ikenobo School.View
Twelve on Tuesday: June - August
Tuesdays: June 10, July 8 and August 12, 2008: 12:00-1:00pm
A special monthly program for seniors at noon on Tuesday. Seniors enjoy reduced Garden admission and discounted menu items in the Garden Cafe.View
Music in the Garden: Shakuhachi Performance
Wednesday, June 11, 2008: 5:30pm
Enjoy a special evening performance of the Japanese bamboo flute.View
The Sounds of the Shakuhachi
Wednesday, June 11, 2008: 6:30-7:30pm
Learn more about the Japanese bamboo flute and even try playing a beginners' flute.View
T'ai Chi in the Garden: Summer Series I
Saturdays, June 14-July 19, 2008: 8:15-9:45am
Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Garden.View
Father's Day Picnic Pots
Sunday, June 15, 2008: 1:00-3:00pm
Make a fun botanical utensil holder for Dad on his special day.View
BotaniCool® School for Little Buds (ages 3-5 yrs): Barnyard Bash
Tuesdays, June 17, July 15 & August 19, 2008: 10:30am-12:00pm
Hershey Children's Garden series for children ages 3-5.View
Big, Slimy and Beautiful: Hellbenders in Ohio
Wednesday, June 18, 2008: 7:00pm
In celebration of Year of the Frog, come learn about the ongoing conservation efforts in Ohio to save the Eastern Hellbender, an endangered salamander native to Ohio streams.
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BotaniCool® School for Big Sprouts (ages 6-10 yrs)
Saturdays, June 21, July 19 & August 16: 10:30am-12:00pm
NEW Hershey Children’s Garden Series for children ages 6-10.View
Zen Meditation
Saturday, June 21, 2008; 1:30-3:00pm
Explore the relaxation of Zen Meditation in the Japanese Garden.View
BotaniCool® Summer Camp Session 1
Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27, 2008; 9:00am – Noon
BotaniCool® Kids Camp is a unique day camp experience for children ages 6-10, held at Cleveland Botanical Garden this summer.View
Yoga in the Garden: Summer Series
Tuesdays, June 24-July 29, 2008: 5:45-7:00pm
Relax with Hatha Yoga in the Garden.View
Good Gardening Workshop: Beginning Bonsai
Wednesday, June 25, 2008; 6:00-7:30pm
Discover the basics of beginning bonsai.View
Botanical Arts: Folk Dance Workshop Presented by Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
Sunday, May 4; Noon - 1:30pm OR Saturday, June 28; 10:00am-11:30am
Learn traditional Japanese folk dances with the Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers.View
Aikido and Sport Sword Demonstration
Saturday, June 28, 2008: 2:00pm
Enjoy a demonstration of the Japanese martial art of Aikido.View
BotaniCool® Summer Camp Session 2
Monday July 7 - Friday, July 11, 2008; 9:00am – Noon
BotaniCool® Kids Camp is a unique day camp experience for children ages 6-10, held at Cleveland Botanical Garden this summer.View
Botanical Arts Compositions in Oil
Tuesdays, July 8-August 5, 2008: 10:00am-12:30pm
Enjoy peaceful mornings in the summer glory of the Garden while learning to balance color, pattern, contrast, texture and form.View
Eleanor Squire Library Lecture: Cultivating Culinary Herbs
Saturday, July 19, 2008: 1:00-2:00pm
Learn how to cultivate culinary herbs with the Western Reserve Herb Society.View
T'ai Chi in the Garden: Summer Series II
Saturdays, July 26-August 30, 2008: 8:15-9:45am
Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Garden.View
Good Gardening Series: Creating Kitchen Container Gardens
Saturday, July 26, 2008: 1:30-3:00pm
Create a kitchen container garden to maintain fresh produce through the harvest.View
Botanical Arts: Botanical Jewelry Making Workshop
Wednesdays, August 6-20, 2008: 6:30-8:00pm
A beginners' workshop to create your own floral jewelry design.View
Botanical Arts: Digital Photography – Extreme Close Up
Saturday, August 9, 2008: 8:00-11:00am
Zoom in to explore the exciting world plants and flowers.View
Eleanor Squire Library Lecture: Traditional Herb Garden Design
Saturday, August 16, 2008: 1:00-2:00pm
Learn traditional herb garden design with members of the Western Reserve Herb Society.View
Go Bananas! Banana Busters Family Workshop
Saturday, August 23, 2008: 10:30am-12:00pm
Enjoy this family hands-on cooking class in celebration of Go Bananas!View
Go Bananas! Summer Story Hour in the Eleanor Squire Library
Saturday, August 23: 1:30-2:30pm; Wednesday, August 27: 6:00-7:00pm; Sunday, August 31: 1:30-2:30pm
This program treats young visitors to a story and activity, followed by a special appearance by Curious George.View
Eleanor Squire Library Lecture: Hobby Greenhouses
Saturday, August 30, 2008: 2:00-3:00pm
Discover how to create your own hobby greenhouse to enjoy throughout the year.View