Cleveland Poetry Cooperative is providing readings at 1 p.m. March 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8. The greenhouse is at 750 E. 88th St. off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, south of Interstate 90. 4 p.m. daily. The Cleveland Botanical Garden, previously the Garden Center of Greater Cleveland, is adjacent to the art museum off Cleveland's University Circle. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free.
The center at 11030 East Blvd. A jungle atmosphere can be found at the Cleveland Zoo's RainForest at 4101 Fulton Parkway south of I-90. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 9 p.m. Wednesday. The greenhouse, grounds and gift shop at Akron's Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens may be visited at a reduced rate. In Cincinnati, the Krohn Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 9 p.m. Wednesday starting today.