Two people walk admist tall trees that appear yellow due to the fall color. They are walking on a paved trail facing away from the camera.
Two people walk admist tall trees that appear yellow due to the fall color. They are walking on a paved trail facing away from the camera.

Join Us for the Turkey Trail Challenge!

We can’t wait to see you on November 28 for the seventh annual Turkey Trail Challenge! Started in 2018, the Turkey Trail Challenge offers a post-Thanksgiving adventure that encourages exploration…
This is an image of three paintings that make up equal squares, including a square with the white version of The Dawes Arboretum's logo.
This is an image of three paintings that make up equal squares, including a square with the white version of The Dawes Arboretum's logo.

Don't Miss Out: Bid on The Dawes Arboretum's Murals Before November 23

It’s been an amazing Year of Art for The Dawes Arboretum where we featured Artisans at The Arboretum, a 9-part series of murals that dotted The Arboretum’s 2,000-acre landscape.We now have the unique…
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the Dawes Arboretum

Dawes Arboretum Honored with Ohio Local History Alliance Outstanding Achievement Award

The Dawes Arboretum is proud to announce that its exhibit, Dedicated: Arboretum Staff, has been selected for an Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of Exhibits or Displays by the Ohio Local…
The Daweswood House is lit up at night surrounded by two trees that are uplit with the color purple.
The Daweswood House is lit up at night surrounded by two trees that are uplit with the color purple.

Winter Wonders Walk 2025

Imagine this – you’re walking the Parkwoods Trail and you’re viewing the beautiful uplit trees as you sip on a hot chocolate and you hear Santa Claus laughing in the distance. Reindeer are on their…
A legacy tan bench is in the middle of the picture. It is a light green grass with dark green trees behind it.
A legacy tan bench is in the middle of the picture. It is a light green grass with dark green trees behind it.

Legacy Program at The Dawes Arboretum

Do you have fond memories of family time at The Dawes Arboretum? Did your loved one adore the beauty and peace of nature?  The Arboretum’s Legacy Program provides community members and…
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the Dawes Arboretum

Challenge Yourself With Licking County’s Passport Challenge

Do you know how much Beman Dawes spent on Lindale “Aaggie” Concordia? Do you know about the five trails at Dutch Fork Wetlands? Have you ever been to its Hibiscus Corridor? You can immerse yourself…
The Red Barn Reserve from drone.
The Red Barn Reserve from drone.

The Dawes Arboretum and Stream + Wetlands Foundation Launch New Wetland Restoration Project at the Red Barn Reserve

(Newark, OH) – The Dawes Arboretum and the Stream + Wetlands Foundation are proud to announce the launch of another exciting wetland restoration project, this one featuring The Arboretum’s Red Barn…
Two girl scout badges sit near the fairy house in a garden. The flowers on the left of the image are pink and yellow. The badges are for maple syrup tasting and hiking.
Two girl scout badges sit near the fairy house in a garden. The flowers on the left of the image are pink and yellow. The badges are for maple syrup tasting and hiking.

The Dawes Arboretum Girl Scout Season Has Begun

The Dawes Arboretum has officially begun its 2025-2026 Girl Scout season! With fan favorites like maple syrup tasting and new opportunities on the horizon jewelry making, this season is sure to be…
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the Dawes Arboretum

Improving Access With Family Access

The Dawes Arboretum is excited to announce that we will be increasing access by offering a new reduced-cost membership to support families with income challenges to experience the beauty and wonder…
Approximately 50 volunteers are sitting and standing on a grassy area with three green tents behind them. Half of them are wearing bright yellow safety vests, and a lot of them are wearing blue t-shirts. There are green trees above them. They are smiling.
Approximately 50 volunteers are sitting and standing on a grassy area with three green tents behind them. Half of them are wearing bright yellow safety vests, and a lot of them are wearing blue t-shirts. There are green trees above them. They are smiling.

30 Miles, 30 Years: The Dawes Arboretum Helps Celebrate River Round Up’s 30th Anniversary

On September 6, 2025, The Dawes Arboretum collaborated with the Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District to achieve its 30th River Round Up. For over a decade, The Arboretum has rallied…