The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
The Arboretum has welcomed six new guests to its grounds recently, and they are stirring up quite the chatter! These new additions known as the Avian Avatars were designed by The Myth Makers, Donna…
Join us for our 11th annual Ohio Sustainable Landscapes Symposium and discuss all things Edible, Medicinal and Livable Landscapes! Now in its 11th year, the Ohio Sustainable…
For this year’s History Center exhibit, opening May 1, eight pieces of clothing representing Arboretum co-founders Beman and Bertie Dawes will be on display for the first time. The Arboretum’s…
April at The Arboretum is a celebration of all things trees, including our Arbor Day Festival on April 30 from 11am to 3pm! Admission to the Arbor Day Festival is free! Don't miss the tree giveaway,…
Join The Arboretum's team and help us to further our mission of enriching lives through conservation of trees, nature and history! The Dawes Arboretum has several job opportunities available for full…
Museum open May 1 through October 30Tours will be offered Wednesday through Sunday at 12pm and 2pmGuided tours run approximately 45 minutes.10 guests maximumPlease note: Rathskeller and second-story…
The Dawes Arboretum will welcome six monumental sculptures from artists The Myth Makers, with the exhibit scheduled to open to the public on May 27. The bamboo birds— some standing more than 20 feet…
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,…
