The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
Our Bald-Cypress Swamp is definitely a location on grounds that is a visitor favorite. This vernal pool is man made and was introduced to the property in approximately 1929. The water level of the…
Just before you hop on the Parkwoods Trail from the Visitors Center, you’ll come face-to-face with this larger-than-life assassin bug! It is 7’ in length, 7’ in width and 3.5’ in height. The body and…
Eastern bluebirds have historically faced drastic population decline due to a lack of cavities for nesting. With being obligatory cavity nesters, the loss of habitat and the introduction of invasive…
This striking damselfly is located in our Stumpery Garden. It is 10’ in length, 3’ in width and 10’ in height. The body is made up of carved red cedar, the wings are made up of willow on armature and…
Did you know? Moths are great for our ecosystems. They are also just as beautiful and intriguing as their butterfly cousins. There are over 10 times more species of moths than butterflies in the…
This spectacular praying mantis is located next to our Parkwoods Trail. It is 18’ in length, 20’ in width and 2’ in diameter. The sculpture is made up of carved black locust and the overall weight…
These three magnificent ants are located along our Japanese Garden Trail. It is 25’ in length, 12’ in width and 10’ in height. The body is made up of bent willow on armature and the eyes are carved…
The Deep Woods, a nickname given around 1928, is a location that is encapsulated in greenery in the summer and orange bright coloring in the fall. The magnificent canopy provided by the trees allow…
This post is a part of a series to showcase each bug on site from David Rogers’ Big Bugs collection. Please continue to check back in for more fun facts!This extra large ladybug is located outside of…
The Dawes Arboretum was established by Beman and Bertie Dawes on June 1, 1929. By that time, they had planted over 50,000 trees and the grounds covered 293 acres. They created The Arboretum as a…
