The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
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,…
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…
