The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
The Dawes Arboretum is hosting its fall plant sale on Saturday, October 5 on the Visitors Center Deck! The sale will feature a great selection of plants well suited to fall planting. Arboretum…
Butterflies are key indicators of ecosystem health. As climate changes, butterfly populations are facing global declines and are now on the endangered species list. To help aid in the documentation…
Conifers are perfect to remain in awe of anytime of the year. Our Conifers (cone bearing woody plants both evergreen and deciduous ) are planted all over the Arboretum grounds. Some species include…
If you take the Dogwood Trail towards the Log Cabin, you can't miss the large Daddy Long Legs hovering over the walkway! This sculpture is made of red cedar and willow, measures 17' long, 17' wide…
Stumbling upon a giant spider in a giant web may seem like something out of a nightmare, but don't worry! Our next highlighted bug is too fascinating to be scary! This friendly 60 pound spider made…
We are excited to share with you that during the month of September, members of The Dawes Arboretum can enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. This a reciprocal agreement, so members of…
While you’re on your journey to find all of the David Roger’s Big Bugs, hop in the car and take the Auto Tour along the South Loop! Just past the Conifer Glen, take a look out your window to see the…
Our Bald-Cypress Swamp is definitely a location on grounds that is a visitor favorite. This vernal pool is man made and was introduced to the property in approximately 1929. The water level of the…
Just before you hop on the Parkwoods Trail from the Visitors Center, you’ll come face-to-face with this larger-than-life assassin bug! It is 7’ in length, 7’ in width and 3.5’ in height. The body and…
Eastern bluebirds have historically faced drastic population decline due to a lack of cavities for nesting. With being obligatory cavity nesters, the loss of habitat and the introduction of invasive…
