A gray and white photo shows a large white amphiteahter and groups of people gathered sitting on chairs listening in front of it.
A gray and white photo shows a large white amphiteahter and groups of people gathered sitting on chairs listening in front of it.

America 250 Drop: Ohio Entertains: Music & Entertainment Edition

March 9, 2026Happy Birthday, America! In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and…
Ecosystems Manager Emma Farmer stands in a burning field in a yellow suit and a hard hat with a drip torch in hand. Emma is working on a prescribed fire.
Ecosystems Manager Emma Farmer stands in a burning field in a yellow suit and a hard hat with a drip torch in hand. Emma is working on a prescribed fire.

The Science Behind Prescribed Burns: How Controlled Fire Protects Ecosystems

Feb. 23, 2026In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and celebrate Ohio’s rich history…
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the Dawes Arboretum

How to Find Tree Dedications

Feb. 19, 2026Are you curious about how to find a Tree Dedication on Arboretum Explorer? Arboretum Explorer is The Dawes Arboretum’s fascinating tool that allows curious minds all around the world to…
The Dawes Arboretum's new Centennial log features four leaves on the bur oak leaf: pink, green, dark blue and a darker green that all represent something special about The Arboretum. It has a tan badge surrounding it that says "The Dawes Arboretum: Growing Together 100 Years."
The Dawes Arboretum's new Centennial log features four leaves on the bur oak leaf: pink, green, dark blue and a darker green that all represent something special about The Arboretum. It has a tan badge surrounding it that says "The Dawes Arboretum: Growing Together 100 Years."

A Centennial Celebration in Color

Feb. 17, 2026This Dawes Maple Syrup Day, you’ll see some of our staff walking around sporting two colored beanies: blue and pink, decorated with a stylish new logo. This logo celebrates our multi-…
the Dawes Arboretum
the Dawes Arboretum

Counselor-In-Training Program: 2026

Feb. 17, 2026Are you a teen that loves nature and is interested in a unique opportunity to gain experience in leadership and mentorship in a safe, supported and exciting outdoor environment? Then…
Holly Latteman stands proudly with a blue shirt with a design on it with a grey sweater and a silver necklace. The background is grey. She is fairskinned with blonde hair.
Holly Latteman stands proudly with a blue shirt with a design on it with a grey sweater and a silver necklace. The background is grey. She is fairskinned with blonde hair.

Honoring Women Who Shape Science: Director of Science and Research, Holly Latteman

Feb. 13, 2026February 11 was The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To celebrate it, read about Director of Science & Research Holly Latteman. Holly’s family was endlessly…
A black and white photo of a Pure Oil gas station is alongside the raod near a Pure Oil gas station sign.
A black and white photo of a Pure Oil gas station is alongside the raod near a Pure Oil gas station sign.

America 250 Drop: Ohio Works: Innovation & Industry Edition

Feb. 6, 2026Happy Birthday America! In honor of 250 years since 1776, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250) has chosen a different theme each month to highlight and…
Stephanie Crockatt, Executive Director of The Dawes Arboretum, sits on a chair wearing a navy blue balzer. She is wearing glasses with her left hand on her chin.
Stephanie Crockatt, Executive Director of The Dawes Arboretum, sits on a chair wearing a navy blue balzer. She is wearing glasses with her left hand on her chin.

Rooted in Leadership: Celebrating Stephanie Crockatt, First Female Executive Director of The Dawes Arboretum

Jan. 29, 2026In the book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz lays out a simple but profound framework: Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions and Always…
Two black and yellow salamanders are laying on top of a hand with the Cypress Swamp (water) in the background on a wooden baordwalk. This person has a tattoo sleeve that's covered up by a shirt with their colorful wrist showing. They're wearing a silver watch.
Two black and yellow salamanders are laying on top of a hand with the Cypress Swamp (water) in the background on a wooden baordwalk. This person has a tattoo sleeve that's covered up by a shirt with their colorful wrist showing. They're wearing a silver watch.

Small Creatures, Big Impact: Adopt a Salamander For Just $5 Today

Jan. 27, 2026Slimy yet beautiful, elusive yet cute – in the murky depths of The Dawes Arboretum’s Cypress Swamp, a rare amphibian emerges only once a year under the watchful eyes of our scientists…
Shannon Barnette stands on a ladder and uses a gardening tool on a tree. There is a person looking up at her with a blue bandana on their head. She is wearing safety glasses with a grey sweatshirt.
Shannon Barnette stands on a ladder and uses a gardening tool on a tree. There is a person looking up at her with a blue bandana on their head. She is wearing safety glasses with a grey sweatshirt.

Hand and Heart: A Horticulturist's Journey from Newark to Kyoto

Jan. 23, 2026A gentle breeze circles you. The sound of the wind rippling over the water calms you. You take one step, two, three, then you’re across the stone bridge – forcing you to slow down, be…