A tan female stands in a gray shirt, purple pants and blue gloves and opens a bird box among a green field of corn with a blue sky.
A tan female stands in a gray shirt, purple pants and blue gloves and opens a bird box among a green field of corn with a blue sky.

Citizen science at The Dawes Arboretum

According to the National Geographic Society, citizen science is “the practice of public participation and collaborating in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge.” But to Emma Farmer,…
This is a historical photo of The Pure Oil Company's annual picnic. It is black and white, and shows over 100 people walking around the grounds of the farm. Surrounded by tall trees, the people are in professional clothing and talking amongst one another.
This is a historical photo of The Pure Oil Company's annual picnic. It is black and white, and shows over 100 people walking around the grounds of the farm. Surrounded by tall trees, the people are in professional clothing and talking amongst one another.

America 250 Drop: Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming and Picnics Edition

Happy Birthday, America! In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semi quincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and celebrate Ohio’s…
This is a black and white photograph of people attending The Pure Oil Company's annual picnic. There is a band sitting in front. It is overlayed with a blue bar that reads "Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic." It is also layered with America 250's anniversary logo as well as the America 250 picnic logo.
This is a black and white photograph of people attending The Pure Oil Company's annual picnic. There is a band sitting in front. It is overlayed with a blue bar that reads "Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic." It is also layered with America 250's anniversary logo as well as the America 250 picnic logo.

How to have the perfect picnic at The Dawes Arboretum

To celebrate 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semi quincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and honor Ohio's rich history. This month,…
This is the emblem for the Columbus Member Advantage Program. It's a circular emblem with a blue outline that reads Columbus on top and Member Advantage in the bottom of the outline. It's a white outline of Ohio with a red heart in the middle of the state on top of a green background.
This is the emblem for the Columbus Member Advantage Program. It's a circular emblem with a blue outline that reads Columbus on top and Member Advantage in the bottom of the outline. It's a white outline of Ohio with a red heart in the middle of the state on top of a green background.

Celebrate CMAP Week With Us!

We’re celebrating the Columbus Member Advantage Program (CMAP) beginning June 22. The CMAP began in 2009 as a reciprocal initiative among major cultural institutions in Central Ohio to add value to…
A black and yellow bee sits on a flower with a red middle and bright pink petals amongst greenery.
A black and yellow bee sits on a flower with a red middle and bright pink petals amongst greenery.

The Importance of Pollinators

“You can’t look at the Earth as a place to conquer,” said Doug Berube, Senior Field Biologist at The Dawes Arboretum. “We’re all passengers on this same rock that’s flying around the sun at 27,000…
A tan wooden boardwalk lays on top of a mossy green river filled with greenery inside of it and surrounding it. A large red barn, Red Barn Reserve, sits in the background of the picture after grass at the end of the trail.
A tan wooden boardwalk lays on top of a mossy green river filled with greenery inside of it and surrounding it. A large red barn, Red Barn Reserve, sits in the background of the picture after grass at the end of the trail.

How to Celebrate National Prairie Day at The Dawes Arboretum

It’s National Prairie Day on June 6! National Prairie Day was created by the Missouri Prairie Foundation in 2016 to enhance public awareness, create curiosity, recognize prairies’ importance,…
This is a black and white photo of The Dawes Arboretum. It shows a bridge over water with many trees surrounding it.
This is a black and white photo of The Dawes Arboretum. It shows a bridge over water with many trees surrounding it.

America 250 Drop: Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio’s Natural Resources Edition

Happy Birthday, America! In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semi quincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and celebrate Ohio’s…
A person wearing long brown boots, tan shorts and a black sweatshirt stands in the middle of a stream. The stream is brown and has reflections of the green leaves and brown branches that are above it.
A person wearing long brown boots, tan shorts and a black sweatshirt stands in the middle of a stream. The stream is brown and has reflections of the green leaves and brown branches that are above it.

Researcher Spotlight: Doug Spieles at Denison University

How long have you been a research partner with The Dawes Arboretum? For about 20 years! I began working with Dawes when the Dutch Fork Wetlands were in the design phase. My students and I…
Two women walk away from the camera inside of the Japanese Garden at The Dawes Arboretum. They are surrounded by green trees, a lake and a tan bridge is in the distance. The woman on the left is wearing a white patterned shirt, blackpants and a tan hat. The woman on the right is wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
Two women walk away from the camera inside of the Japanese Garden at The Dawes Arboretum. They are surrounded by green trees, a lake and a tan bridge is in the distance. The woman on the left is wearing a white patterned shirt, blackpants and a tan hat. The woman on the right is wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.

Mental Health Matters: Therapeutic Horticulture at The Dawes Arboretum

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and one of the many ways The Dawes Arboretum encourages healthy mental choices is a practice called therapeutic horticulture.According to the American…
A tan woman stands admist green trees and leans against a stantion with information. She has grey hair and is wearing a grey shirt. Three kids stand in front of her listening intently, their backs are to the camera. A man with a brown hat stands in the background and smiles, listening to the women and watching the kids.
A tan woman stands admist green trees and leans against a stantion with information. She has grey hair and is wearing a grey shirt. Three kids stand in front of her listening intently, their backs are to the camera. A man with a brown hat stands in the background and smiles, listening to the women and watching the kids.

The Dawes Arboretum’s 2026 StoryTrail™ Opening Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the opening of a new StoryTrail™ at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come prepared to walk, skip, run and explore as you enjoy a beloved…