The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
As an Arboretum, we continue to explore ways to beautify our grounds and better the environments around us. This goes beyond creating the beautiful gardens that our guests enjoy during their visits.…
By Doug Berube, Senior Field Biologist Waiting for the Salamander Migration at The Dawes Arboretum? So are the Salamanders! They spend the winter in tunnels in a period of suspended development…
At Camp Dawes, children can expect to journey through a variety of ecosystems, observe nature, create outdoor-inspired crafts and cultivate a sense of curiosity and adventure for the natural world,…
The Dawes Arboretum closes on 1pm on December 24 and December 31. The Arboretum is closed on December 25 and January 1.
The Dawes Arboretum is excited to announce the fourth annual Winter Wonders Walk 2021! This spectacular display of our grounds will take place on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 from 6 – 9pm.…
Celebrate the Spooky Season at The Dawes Arboretum! Join us on October 27, 2021 from 5:30 to 7pm dressed in costume and walk the Parkwoods Trail to experience fall color, get a sweet treat and enjoy…
Ex-STRAW-dinary Scarecrows are back at The Dawes Arboretum from October 16 to 31! Visitors can enjoy dozens of scarecrows throughout the Parkwoods Trail in a variety of fun costumes and poses and…
The Dawes Arboretum is hosting its fall plant sale on Saturday, September 25 on the Visitors Center Deck. There will be special member hours from 10am to 12pm, and everyone is welcome to shop from…
Join us for our 10th annual Ohio Sustainable Landscapes Symposium! The 2021 Symposium will feature a hybrid model with virtual events September 20-24 and an in person event on Saturday, September 25.…
Ribbit the Exhibit hopped its way to The Dawes Arboretum this summer!24 whimsical frog sculptures will delight visitors along the Parkwoods Trail, in the Japanese Garden and the Learning Garden. The…
