long eared owl
long eared owl

102nd Annual Christmas Bird Count

What is the importance of bird counting? Counting birds is a helpful way to estimate how a bird species is doing. It is a fact that birds are decreasing globally and it is crucial to understand the…
Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life
Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life

Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life

We are so excited to be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital here at The Dawes Arboretum for their second annual “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” campaign this holiday season. Now…
Appalachian Hollow
Appalachian Hollow

Beyond Your Backyard: Appalachian Hollow

The Appalachian mountains are home to some native species that are not usually found while hiking here in Licking County. With this, we have brought the Appalachian Trail to you! The Dawes Arboretum…
Gingerbread House
Gingerbread House

2023 Gingerbread Contest at The Works

The Dawes Arboretum is partaking in The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology’s 2023 Gingerbread Contest! The contest also includes gingerbread houses from other organizations such as…
Maple Collection
Maple Collection

Beyond Your Backyard: Maple Collection

Connecting the history of The Dawes Arboretum to the science and conservation that our founders Beman and Bertie Dawes started has always been key to our mission. The first systematic planting done…
holly bush with snow
holly bush with snow

Beyond Your Backyard: Holly Hill

Holly, the bright red berries on vibrant greenery that one may use to decorate with during the holidays. This is mainly what we might think of when the name “holly” is mentioned. In 1955, The…
Seed collecting
Seed collecting

Record Breaking Seed Collection 2023

Conservation is one of the major key functions that make up The Dawes Arboretum. This has been a historical convention that the Dawes Family has always upheld, and we are continuing that to this day…
Volunteers and staff spent some time working to Deck The Dawes
Volunteers and staff spent some time working to Deck The Dawes

Deck The Dawes 2023

On November 16th 2023, around 20 volunteers and staff spent some time working to Deck The Dawes. Many handmade wreaths were created and decorated along with trees of pine. The holidays are quickly…
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden

Beyond Your Backyard: The Japanese Garden

The Japanese Garden is a unique and well-known spot here at The Arboretum. This authentically inspired space was designed by Makoto Nakamura in 1963 and officially opened in 1965. The garden is a…
fall leaves
fall leaves

Veterans Day: Free Admission for Veterans & Active Military

This Veterans Day, The Arboretum would like to honor those who have served or who are currently serving in the Armed Forces. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 admission will be free for all veterans and…