Friday, June 6, 2008

Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Vistit them on the web: http://www.cbgarden.org/

From their site:

Our facilities include:
Ten acres of beautiful gardens, including the award-winning Hershey Children's Garden, the Elizabeth and Nona Evans Restorative Garden, the David and Paula Swetland Topiary Garden, the Western Reserve Herb Society Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Sears-Swetland Rose Garden, the Ohio Woodland, the C.K. "Pat" Patrick Perennial Border, and the public Campsey-Stauffer Gateway Garden.
The Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, a soaring 18,000 sq. ft. conservatory housing authentic recreations of two of the earth's most fragile ecosystems - the spiny desert of Madagascar and the cloud forest of Costa Rica. Over 350 species of plants and 50 species of animals immerse visitors in a dazzling multi-sensory experience that raises awareness of environmental issues.

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HOURS:
Summer Hours
April 1 - October 31
Open Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Open until 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening (Hershey Children's Garden closes at dusk)

Winter Hours
November 1 - March 31
Open Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Open until 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening
Closed Mondays
Hershey Children's Garden closes for the winter on November 1
All other gardens remain open throughout the winter

Admission
Member: Free
Adult: $7.50 ($5.00 after 5 p.m. on Wednesday)
Children (3-12): $3
Children under 3: Free
Groups: (15 or more): $5.50
Seniors: (60+): $5.50 (Tuesdays only)
We accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa
Above admission rates not applicable for special events


Onsite Parking
Onsite parking is available on a first-come basis in the Garden's attached parking garage. Rates are a $5.00 minimum, $1.00 each additional half hour after 2 1/2 hours, with a maximum daily rate of $10.00 and $3.00 flat rate after 5 p.m. VISITORS TO THE GARDEN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPECIAL $5.00 DISCOUNTED ONSITE PARKING RATE.

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