The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
Our Ex-STRAW-Dinary Scarecrow contest is back for another year and live from October 15 to 31! Visitors can enjoy dozens of scarecrows throughout the Parkwoods Trail in a variety of fun costumes and…
You're invited to a free community day event at the Red Barn Reserve this Saturday, October 8 from 9am-12pm! The scarecrows built will be entered into our Ex-STRAW-Dinary Scarecrow contest from…
Celebrate the Spooky Season at The Dawes Arboretum! Join us on October 26 from 5:30 to 7pm dressed in costume and walk the Parkwoods Trail to experience fall color, get a sweet treat and enjoy the…
The Dawes Arboretum is hosting its fall plant sale on Saturday, September 17 on the Visitors Center Deck. There will be special member hours from 8 to 9am, and everyone is welcome to shop from 9am to…
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…
