Events & Lectures

2012 Events

Annual Pancake Supper and Breakfast

When:	Pancake Supper, March 16; Pancake Breakfast, March 17 and 18
Where:	Warren H. Corning Visitor Center
	Reservations for members will be taken starting Feb 3; reservations for non-members begin Feb 23. Check the home page on those dates to make your reservations online or call 440.946.4400, ext 224.

Join us for one of Holden's sweetest traditions, our annual Pancake Breakfast. Guided hikes on the grounds to search for signs of spring help guests work up an appetite or work off calories. Come explore the grounds before or after your breakfast and discover what makes Holden a destination for thousands of guests each year.

Strides of March

When:	Sunday March 25
Where:	Warren H. Corning Visitor Center

Holden is the site for this 3.1 mile race along Sperry Road. The out and back course is fully paved and slightly hilly. All proceeds from the Strides of March 5K Race benefit children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities.

Contact the Deepwood Foundation at 440.350.5208 for more information.

Arbor Day

When:	April 27, 28 and 29
Where:	Warren H. Corning Visitor Center and grounds

Arbor Day is the annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. Holden will celebrate with a weekend filled with activities. Check back for more details.

Summer Exhibit: Vanishing Acts - Trees Under Threat

When:

Opening April 27

Learn more about tree species threatened with extinction. This traveling exhibit was organized and circulated by the Morton Arboretum, in partnership with the Global Trees Campaign. The traveling exhibit is made possible by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Plant Sale

Members Preview

When:	Friday, May 18
Where:	Corning Visitor Center

General Public

When:	Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20
Time:	9am - 5pm
Where:	Corning Visitor Center

Talk to the experts and tour the gardens to discover ways to enhance your home landscape. More than 40 vendors featuring woody plants, perennials, annuals, herbs, container plants, garden accessories and wood crafts, plus Holden nursery propagated wildflower varieties and homemade jellies and jams. Check back for more details closer to the event.

Bouquets Wine Tasting

Date:	Saturday, June 2
Time:	5 - 7:30pm
Cost:	Member – $35 Nonmember – $50 Designated Driver – $20
	Reservations will be accepted starting on April 20. Check the home page on that date to make your reservations online or call 440.946.4400, ext 224.

Come and sample a variety of international, domestic and regional wines, tasty accompaniments and live music. Holden's beautiful gardens create a breathtaking backdrop for this popular event that sells out each year. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Woodland 5K

Date:	Sunday, June 24
Time:	7:30am – registration opens 8:30am – race begins Awards ceremony immediately following the race.
Registration:	Pre-registration by June 22; on-site registration available. Register online at Hermes Sports Management.
Entry Fee:	Pre-registration by June 22 -- $17, Day of the race, $22
Note:	Dogs permitted to run the course if on a leash; however, runners with dogs will be positioned at the back of the start pack.

Test yourself on the trails of The Holden Arboretum as the course weaves its way through Holden's gardens and natural areas. The race will begin and end at the Warren H. Corning Visitor Center. Trophies will be presented to the top three male and female finishers overall and the top three male and female finishers in each age category.

All proceeds to benefit Holden’s wellness and education programs.

To volunteer for activities during this event, simply contact Holden’s Volunteer Coordinator at 440.602.8003.

Summer Garden Concert Series

When:	Each Tuesday, starting July 10 and continuing through Aug. 14.
Where:	Corning Visitor Center

The series will start on Tuesday, July 10 and continue every Tuesday through Aug. 14. All concerts will start at 6:30pm and are free and open to the public.

Holden is now seeking bands for the series, which will be selected in April. Check back for a complete list of bands and their concert dates.

Woofstock 2012

When:	Sunday, Sept. 23
Where:	Warren H. Corning Visitor Center

Bring your canine friends to Holden for the Geauga Humane Society's annual Woofstock fundraiser. Each year hundreds of dogs and their human families enjoy a wide variety of activities including cool canine contests, a pet agility course, live music and shopping on Vendors' Rrrow

Proceeds from the event support the Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village and provide homeless animals with a clean shelter, medical care and food.

Goblins in the Garden

When:	Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7
Where:	Warren H. Corning Visitor Center