This listing includes our most current events:

HORTICULTURAL WALKING TOUR
Saturday, February 20, 2010  10:00 AM - Noon
Our winter horticulture tour will focus on landscape elements that can only be seen during the dormant season. We’ll examine the texture and form of trees from distant and close up views; seek out vistas concealed by foliage during the growing season; all in addition to observing signs of natural life that gives evidence of its existence when the ground is covered in snow. Walk fee is $6.00, pre-paid registration required.
OWL PROWL
Friday, March 19, 2010  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join Lake View and The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes as we discuss the habitats of owls, while searching for their signs and sounds. Walk fee is $6.00, pre-paid registration required.
OPENING DAY - GARFIELD MONUMENT AND WADE CHAPEL
Thursday, April 01, 2010  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The President James A. Garfield and Wade Memorial Chapel will open for the season today. Both buildings are open 7 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and have an interpretive guide to give presentations and answer questions. The buildings will remain open through November 19th, the President's Birthday.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday, April 18, 2010  7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Begin at either our Euclid Ave or Mayfield Road entrances, and follow the red arrows for a drive-it-yourself tour of amazing spring-time beauty! Gates are open everyday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
AZALEA SUNDAY
Sunday, May 02, 2010  7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Begin at either our Euclid Ave or Mayfield Road entrances, and follow the red arrows for a drive-it-yourself tour of amazing spring-time beauty! Gates are open everyday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HORTICULTURAL WALKING TOUR
Saturday, May 08, 2010  10:00 AM - Noon
Today a horticultural landmark, Lake View Cemetery was developed in 1869 to be a garden cemetery. Dave Gressley, our Horticulturalist, will discuss the incredible variety of blooming trees, plants and shrubs that make us an "outdoor museum and arboretum." Walk fee is $6.00, pre-paid registration required.

You can arrange a tour led by a volunteer docent -
normally scheduled April through October

A typical walking tour is 1½ hours and includes the Garfield Monument and Wade Chapel. Groups must have a minimum of 12 people and be prepared to walk for the entire tour. There is no cost for the tour - however donations to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation are appreciated. (email link) For planning purposes, please contact our Community Relations department at least two weeks prior to your desired tour date.

GROUP BUS TOURS
You may arrange a bus tour (your own arrangements) and we will supply a volunteer docent to guide your group for a 1½-hour tour. There is no cost for the tour; however, donations to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation would be appreciated.
(Email link) For planning purposes, please contact our Community Relations department at least two weeks prior to your desired tour date.

SELF GUIDED AUDIO TOUR
If you would rather go at your own pace, just pick up a cassette or CD at the office just inside the Euclid Avenue entrance to direct you on a self-guided tour, which includes stops at Wade Chapel and the Garfield Monument. Buildings are open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, during April through October. A RENTAL fee of $5.00 is required for either a cassette or CD.

SUNDAY LOLLY THE TROLLEY TOURS
From June 28th - September 6th (except for July 5th), Lake View Cemetery will conduct a 1 hour guided tour of historic Lake View Cemetery, aboard Lolly the Trolley, with an additional 15 minute stop at the exquisite Wade Chapel. The Garfield Monument may be visited before or after the trolley tour. The tour starts at 1:00 p.m. behind the Garfield Monument. Cost is $7.00 per person. Reservations required — limited seating.

SPEAKER'S BUREAU
You can arrange to have a speaker with slide presentations for your organization -

Garfield: The Man and his Monument
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Rockefeller: The Family Man
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Rockefeller: The Business Man
Narrated by Bob DeVille

Wade and His Chapel
Narrated by Katie Karrick

African-Americans at Lake View Cemetery
Narrated by Sandra Malek Vodanoff

Landmarks, Landscapes and Legacies: Lake View's History
Narrated by Katherine Kohl

Down the Garden Path: Lake View's Horticulture
Narrated by Dave Gressley

Full Circle: Cleveland's Women
Narrated by Katherine Kohl

Jimmy and Laura Corrigan: A Tragic Love Story
Narrated by Allan May
(Program given without slides)

Angels of Lake View: Guides, Guardians and Messengers
Narrated by Katie Karrick

Wade Chapel provides a lovely location for an intimate wedding. The Chapel holds 60 people comfortably. For further information call 216-421-2687 or email us here.

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