The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 12 – 4pmCelebrate one of The Arboretum’s most beloved gardens during the Japanese Garden Festival! With hands-on activities for all ages, food trucks and more, there will be…
Did you know that The Dawes Arboretum has been proactively managing and assisting with research on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) for more than two decades? In 2002, this beetle (Agrilus planipennis)…
By Leslie Wagner, HistorianAre you in the habit of visiting the History Center? The white building behind the Daweswood House Museum features a new exhibit every year that tells the history of The…
The Dawes Arboretum is hosting our spring plant sale on Saturday, May 20. There will be special member hour from 8 to 9am, and everyone is welcome to shop from 9am to 12pm. The sale will feature a…
Have a teen that wants hands-on with conservation? The Teen Conservation Team is designed to immerse teens in hands-on learning experiences with our dedicated team in conservation, preservation,…
The Arboretum team is always working to improve the visitor experience, so we have made the decision to remove The Dawes Arboretum app from app stores on April 28, 2023. Still want to explore all The…
We are celebrating all things trees at our Arbor Day Festival on April 29 from 11am to 3pm! Guests can enjoy free admission all day, thanks to our presenting sponsor, Park National Bank!There's…
After offering consistent membership pricing for more than four years, The Dawes Arboretum will be increasing membership prices effective May 1, 2023. Following a thorough review of public garden and…
By Doug Berube, Senior Field Biologist Are you waiting for the 2023 Great Salamander Migration at The Dawes Arboretum? So are the Salamanders! They spend the winter in tunnels in a period of…
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,…
