Museum Description :Cleveland Botanical Garden's Rich Heritage started with a collection of horticulture books and a small boathouse in 1930.Today, Cleveland Botanical Garden serves as a national leader in the sustainability movement and as an exciting destination for Northeast Ohio families, garden lovers, fun-seekers and more. Surely, the women behind the Garden's launch in 1930 couldn't have imagined it would grow so much and touch so many people's lives. The story of the Garden starts in 1916 when Eleanor Squire donated her collection of 250 horticultural books to the Garden C .. View More >>
Museum Description :Cleveland Botanical Garden's Rich Heritage started with a collection of horticulture books and a small boathouse in 1930.Today, Cleveland Botanical Garden serves as a national leader in the sustainability movement and as an exciting destination for Northeast Ohio families, garden lovers, fun-seekers and more. Surely, the women behind the Garden's launch in 1930 couldn't have imagined it would grow so much and touch so many people's lives. The story of the Garden starts in 1916 when Eleanor Squire donated her collection of 250 horticultural books to the Garden Club of Greater Cleveland, which housed the books at the Museum of Art.On January 24, 1930, six members of the Garden Club decided the small library deserved a dedicated home; and they conceived a plan to transform an empty, brick boathouse along Wade Lagoon into a garden center that would house the collection of horticultural books and serve as a place for people to learn about plants and gardening. In doing so, those members — Mrs. Thomas P. Howell, Mrs. William G. Mather, Mrs. Walter C. White, Mrs. Charles A. Otis, Mrs. John Sherwin and Mrs. Windsor T. White — essentially planted the seeds for what would become today's Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Museum Admission :Members : FreeAdults : $12.00Children (3-12) : $8.00Groups : (15 or more) : $12.00Seniors Groups (15 or more): $9.50.
Museum Program :Senior Horticulture Group, Tuesday, June 2, 10:00am-12:00pm : Are you and older adult interested in plants, nature, good health and making new friends? On the first Tuesday of each month, Seniors enjoy interactive gatherings for discussion and a related activity.Garden admission and discounted parking included with registration. Groups are also welcome! Please register in advance online or by calling 216.721.1600 x100.Member: $5, Non-member: $7Looking for more opportunities to gather together? The Arboretum campus also offers a Senior Horticulture Group that meets the third Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm. Click here for the Holden Arboretum's website for more information.Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club Meeting : Tuesday, June 2,7:00pmAttend the quarterly meeting of the Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club and enjoy a special guest presentation and learn from other club members.The meeting is open to current Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club members and begins at 7:00pm, following the Tuesday evening Photography Club private shooting access in the Gardens and Glasshouse. Complimentary parking included.Visit the Garden's membership page for more information about how Garden members may join the Photography Club, as well as club benefits.Gourmets in the Garden : Wednesdays, June 3 - August 26, 6pm : Session Fee: $6/member; $16/non-memberSeries Fee (13 weeks): $65/member; $195/non-memberTickets: Please register in advance online or call 216.721.1600, ext. 100Pick up cooking tips, watch live demonstrations and sample fine cuisine from a different top chef each week. This popular series on Geis Terrace sells out year after year, so we encourage you to get your tickets early online or by calling 216.721.1600, ext. 100. 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. << View Less