The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
Oct. 7, 2022You'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…
Sept. 29, 2022Celebrate 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…
Sept. 7, 2022The 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…
June 15, 2022The 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…
June 2, 2022Join 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…
April 29, 2022For 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…
March 31, 2022April 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…
March 30, 2022Join 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…
March 20, 2022Museum 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…
March 1, 2022The 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…
