Grief molds us—but how do we make sure it helps us grow?
This spring, The Nature of Healing transforms the Cleveland Botanical Gardens into a space for reflection, storytelling, and renewal.
Created by Literary Cleveland Amplify Fellow David Ramsey, this interactive project explores grief and resilience through poetry, visual arts, writing workshops, nature walks, and community conversation.
Join David and his fellow artists as they guide you through your own discovery of the nature of healing, April 4-May 15.
Fri April 4 - Opening Reception - 6-9pm
Come out and celebrate the opening of this interactive project exploring grief through poetry, visual arts, nature, and community conversation!
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Click here to register!
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Thu April 10 - Guided Tours Begin - 5:30-6:30pm
Explore, write, and share your thoughts and feelings about grief and healing among nature and community on these FREE guided tours through the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, led by David Ramsey, a special Nature of Healing Artist, CBG staff member, and certified mental healthcare professional.
Additional tour dates: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15
Click here to register!
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Sat April 12 - Poetry Reading w/ Poetry Unplugged- 2-4pm
Join the poetry contributors to The Nature of Healing anthology as they showcase their submissions and share their experiences with grief and healing in the beatific setting of the Botanical Gardens.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
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Sun April 20 - Artist Panel - 12-2pm
Hear from the visual artists featured The Nature of Healing exhibition as they discuss their contributions, creative processes, and personal experiences with grief and healing at this special artist panel.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
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Thu April 24 - The Nature of Healing Book Release - 6-8pm
Celebrate the official release of The Nature of Healing anthology with David and contributors and share the Deep Roots Experience in the heart of the historic Fairfax Neighborhood.
Location: Deep Roots Gallery (7901 Central Ave)
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Sun April 27 - Writing Workshop - 3:30-5pm | Sun May 4 - Writing Workshop - 3:30-5pm
Join Calil "Just C.O.S." Cage of Poetry Unplugged, alongside engagement specialists from the UH Community Wellness Center at Glenville, as they help you find language for healing through creative writing exercises and prompts. These FREE workshops are open to participants of all ages, genres, skill and interest levels.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Click here to register!
Grief molds us—but how do we make sure it helps us grow?
This spring, The Nature of Healing transforms the Cleveland Botanical Gardens into a space for reflection, storytelling, and renewal.
Created by Literary Cleveland Amplify Fellow David Ramsey, this interactive project explores grief and resilience through poetry, visual arts, writing workshops, nature walks, and community conversation.
Join David and his fellow artists as they guide you through your own discovery of the nature of healing, April 4-May 15.
Fri April 4 - Opening Reception - 6-9pm
Come out and celebrate the opening of this interactive project exploring grief through poetry, visual arts, nature, and community conversation!
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Click here to register!
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Thu April 10 - Guided Tours Begin - 5:30-6:30pm
Explore, write, and share your thoughts and feelings about grief and healing among nature and community on these FREE guided tours through the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, led by David Ramsey, a special Nature of Healing Artist, CBG staff member, and certified mental healthcare professional.
Additional tour dates: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15
Click here to register!
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Sat April 12 - Poetry Reading w/ Poetry Unplugged- 2-4pm
Join the poetry contributors to The Nature of Healing anthology as they showcase their submissions and share their experiences with grief and healing in the beatific setting of the Botanical Gardens.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
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Sun April 20 - Artist Panel - 12-2pm
Hear from the visual artists featured The Nature of Healing exhibition as they discuss their contributions, creative processes, and personal experiences with grief and healing at this special artist panel.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
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Thu April 24 - The Nature of Healing Book Release - 6-8pm
Celebrate the official release of The Nature of Healing anthology with David and contributors and share the Deep Roots Experience in the heart of the historic Fairfax Neighborhood.
Location: Deep Roots Gallery (7901 Central Ave)
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Sun April 27 - Writing Workshop - 3:30-5pm | Sun May 4 - Writing Workshop - 3:30-5pm
Join Calil "Just C.O.S." Cage of Poetry Unplugged, alongside engagement specialists from the UH Community Wellness Center at Glenville, as they help you find language for healing through creative writing exercises and prompts. These FREE workshops are open to participants of all ages, genres, skill and interest levels.
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Click here to register!
