When the opportunity arose to discuss how Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Gardens might work more closely together, the leaders of both organizations got busy, and soon agreed to form one institution. Besides retiring the significant debt that CBG had acquired, new options quickly presented themselves to both groups.
Listen as Dr. Clem Hamilton, CEO and President of Holden Arboretum expresses his enthusiasm for opportunities with the new arrangement, such as visibility, stability, synergies, dual locations, and combined education programs. As of today, members from either organization can visit the other as part of their membership, with more developments to come. View the video here.