A group of hands surround greenery at The Dawes Arboretum at Camp Dawes. There are twelve hands surrounding the greenery with something purple in the middle.
A group of hands surround greenery at The Dawes Arboretum at Camp Dawes. There are twelve hands surrounding the greenery with something purple in the middle.

Camp Dawes: 2026

Summer awaits for curious minds, excited learners and hands-on explorers for Camp Dawes in 2026! The Dawes Arboretum will have activities for every age (5 through 14) that will spark inspiration for…
This is a black and white piece of history, specifically, it is the portrait of John Glenn's tree planting. He is standing in his astronaut's uniform and holding his helmet. It reads: "Colonel John Herschel Glenn Jr."
This is a black and white piece of history, specifically, it is the portrait of John Glenn's tree planting. He is standing in his astronaut's uniform and holding his helmet. It reads: "Colonel John Herschel Glenn Jr."

America 250 Drop: Ohio’s First and Originals Edition

Happy Birthday America! In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and celebrate Ohio’s…
A hand holds a small, white plastic cup of maple syrup that's a bit larger than a quarter. There is plaid brown and white tablecloth underneath it that is out of focus. The hand and maple syrup cup our in focus. Whomever is holding the cup has a black sleeve.
A hand holds a small, white plastic cup of maple syrup that's a bit larger than a quarter. There is plaid brown and white tablecloth underneath it that is out of focus. The hand and maple syrup cup our in focus. Whomever is holding the cup has a black sleeve.

60th Annual Dawes Maple Syrup Day Offers Sweet Taste of History

Ooey, gooey, sweet, syrupy goodness awaits your arrival at The Dawes Arboretum on our sixtieth annual Dawes Maple Syrup Day!A nod to the cofounders, Beman and Bertie Dawes, Maple Syrup Day has…
A large group of people, about 80 individuals, stand against a tan wall. The cieling is tan with white flowy curtains. There is a window with natural light shining through on the right side of the photo.
A large group of people, about 80 individuals, stand against a tan wall. The cieling is tan with white flowy curtains. There is a window with natural light shining through on the right side of the photo.

2025: A Year in Review

The Dawes Arboretum has continued to bloom in inspiring ways over the past year. We hosted Artisans At The Arboretum, an outdoor mural exhibit where beautiful murals inspired by Dawes dotted the…
A heron stands around greenery at The Dawes Arboretum. He has a yellow mouth and gray skin.
A heron stands around greenery at The Dawes Arboretum. He has a yellow mouth and gray skin.

Henry the Heron: A Story of Recovery at The Dawes Arboretum

On the exciting morning of November 11, a blue heron momentously circled Dawes Lake after recovering from injury and illness. Arboretum staff, one dedicated Arboretum member and Ohio Wildlife Center…
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Green Team at The Dawes Arboretum

Through the work of The Dawes Arboretum’s Green Team committee, we aim to strengthen our commitment to the environment while advancing our mission statement of enriching lives through the…
This picture is of The Dawes Arboretum's newsletter. The font is black and white. There is a photo of trees on the front page with the Dawes logo.
This picture is of The Dawes Arboretum's newsletter. The font is black and white. There is a photo of trees on the front page with the Dawes logo.

Digital Archive: Newsletter Drop

Did you know that The Dawes Arboretum’s first-ever newsletter debuted 57 years ago? The print publication was produced monthly and featured stories and news about The Arboretum – answering questions…
Two individuals hold hands and walk along the lit Parkwoods Trail at The Dawes Arboretum. The trees are uplit with warm colors like read and purple, as well as yellow lights that are lining the paved pathway.
Two individuals hold hands and walk along the lit Parkwoods Trail at The Dawes Arboretum. The trees are uplit with warm colors like read and purple, as well as yellow lights that are lining the paved pathway.

How to Have the Perfect Date at Winter Wonders Walk

Are you looking for a romantic and affordable date night this holiday season? Look no further! The Dawes Arboretum’s Winter Wonders Walk is the perfect solution for you and your partner. Whether it…
This is an image that contains all of the Winter Wonders sponsors in one banner. It is white with individual logso on it.
This is an image that contains all of the Winter Wonders sponsors in one banner. It is white with individual logso on it.

Featured Sponsors: Winter Wonders Walk

The magic of Winter Wonders Walk is made possible by the generous support of an exclusive group of sponsors.AEP Ohio FoundationOur first featured sponsor this year for our eighth annual Winter…
There are yellow, orange and green trees that are surrounding the gray paved path of the South Auto Tour facing Holly Hill.
There are yellow, orange and green trees that are surrounding the gray paved path of the South Auto Tour facing Holly Hill.

Support Dawes, Support Your Community

We can’t wait to see you on November 28 at the seventh annual Turkey Trail Challenge! Started in 2018, the Turkey Trail Challenge offers a post-Thanksgiving adventure that encourages movement and…