2009 Events
Woodland 5K Run
| When: | Sunday, June 28 |
| Where: | Warren H. Corning Visitor Center and Grounds |
Registrations: |
Register online |
Cost: |
$15 Pre registration $18 Race Day Registration |
This 5K fun run/walk for health raises money for Holden's wellness and educational programming. The course is fast and covers asphalt as well as well-groomed, smooth trails with a few slight hills. It allows participants to experience the natural beauty of several of the Holden Arboretum's trails while supporting a good cause. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information visit www.hermescleveland.com
A Summer Soiree
| When: | Saturday, July 11 |
| Where: | Warren H. Corning Visitor Center and Gardens |
Reservations: |
Invitations to be mailed in June. If you have not attended this event in the last three years and would like to attend, please call Alicia Soss at 440.602.3848 |
Cost: |
Fundraiser. Reservation pricing TBA |
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a French country market filled with silent auction items, entertainment, dinner under the big tent and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit the conservation of Holden’s native forests.
For more information contact Alicia Soss at 440.602.3848
Woofstock 2009
| When: | Sunday, Sept. 27, 9am-3pm |
| Where: | Warren H. Corning Visitor Center |
Join us for this day-long, outdoor dog and family frestival, which will include an organized dog walk, live music, animal friendly vendors, an agility course, games and children’s activities. This fun-filled, dog-friendly, family event to benefit the animals at Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village. For more information visit the Geauga Human Society or call 440.338.4819, ext. 40
Goblins in the Garden
| When: | Sunday, Oct. 11 12pm - 4:30pm |
| Where: | Corning Visitor Center and Gardens |
| Cost: | TBA |
Visit the Holden Arboretum for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. We can't wait to see your little goblins in costume for some daylight, garden trick-or-treating. A complete list of harvest activity details will be announced as the event date draws near. It's sure to be a boo-tiful day!
Gifts from the Heart of Nature
The beauty of Northeastern Ohio provides the inspiration for handcrafted gifts available during this unique exhibit and sale. Celebrate nature’s splendor and the gift of each artisan’s creativity during the opening evening or come in and browse throughout the show. Gifts from the Heart of Nature promotes regional artists with nature inspired works and crafts made from environmentally responsible materials.
| When: | November and December |
| Where: | Corning Visitor Center |
| Cost: | Members: Free Non-members: Gate admission |
For more information contact Peg Weir at 440.602.3854.
Members Pancake Breakfast
| When: | Mid March |
| Where: | Warren H. Corning Visitor Center |
| Reservations: | Reservation Only Event |
A big thanks to our members, guests, and volunteers for ringing in spring at The Holden Arboretum for our
30th Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Interested in volunteering at this event? Send your application to the volunteer office now.
Deepwood Foundation's 13th Annual Strides of March- 5K Run and Walk
| When: | Date and time to be announced |
Where: |
Warren H. Corning Visitor Center |
The 3.1 mile race course winds along beautiful Sperry Road through The Holden Arboretum. The out and back course is fully paved and is slightly hilly. Sperry Road will be closed for the duration of the race to ensure the utmost safety of the participants.
All proceeds from the Strides of March 5K Race will benefit children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Please visit www.deepwoodfoundation.org for more information.
