Matthew Riddle, Stephanie Crockatt, Holly Latteman, and Bridget Reed accepting the grant from Meta's New Albany Data Center.
Matthew Riddle, Stephanie Crockatt, Holly Latteman, and Bridget Reed accepting the grant from Meta's New Albany Data Center.

The Dawes Arboretum Awarded Community Action Grant

June 5, 2025On May 28, 2025, The Dawes Arboretum was awarded a grant by Meta’s New Albany Data Center as one of their Meta Data Center Community Action Grant recipients. Dawes was chosen due to its…
Adam next to his mural
Adam next to his mural

Artisans at The Arboretum: Meet Artist Adam Brouillette!

May 28, 2025As part of our summer-long mural exhibit, Artisans at The Arboretum, The Dawes Arboretum is proud to showcase the work of nine talented artists who have brought their creativity to our…
Artisans Blog Cover
Artisans Blog Cover

Celebrate Art, Nature, and History with Artistans At The Arboretum This Summer

May 1, 2025This summer, The Dawes Arboretum invites you to experience the beauty of art in nature with Artisans at the Arboretum, a vibrant outdoor mural exhibit launching Saturday, May 31. Spanning…
Tree Planting 2
Tree Planting 2

How to Plant a Tree with Peter Lowe

April 24, 2025With spring comes planting season! Have you ever picked out the perfect tree to add to your landscape, but not sure how to plant it? Continue reading for a step-by-step tutorial…
Garden Manager working in the Nursery
Garden Manager working in the Nursery

Shop our 2025 Spring Plant Sale!

April 23, 2025Our Spring Plant Sale will be back on April 26 from 10am to 2pm for guests to shop plants for their landscapes! This event coincides with our annual Arbor Day Festival so attendees can…
Dedicated History Center Blog Cover
Dedicated History Center Blog Cover

Behind the 2025 History Center Exhibit, Dedicated

April 23, 2025The 2025 History Center Exhibit, Dedicated, features stories of staff who helped cultivate the beautiful gardens, natural areas and towering trees that dot our nearly 100-year-old…
Two candlelights displayed in the windows of the Daweswood House Museum
Two candlelights displayed in the windows of the Daweswood House Museum

Two Lights for Tomorrow at The Dawes Arboretum

April 15, 2025This week, The Dawes Arboretum is proud to participate in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a commemorative event honoring the bravery of American patriots who rode on the eve of the revolution…
Arbor Day Festival
Arbor Day Festival

2025 Arbor Day Festival & Spring Plant Sale

March 4, 2025Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am-2pm for The Dawes Arboretum's 32nd annual Arbor Day Festival & Spring Plant Sale. Admission is free all day thanks to our…
Salamander
Salamander

Slimy but Sensitive: The Surprising Science Behind Salamander Skin

Feb. 28, 2025The skin of salamanders is thin, filled with glands that secrete mucus to keep the skin moist, which is important for skin respiration and thermoregulation. The mucus barrier protects…
Big Cypress Swamp
Big Cypress Swamp

The History of the Cypress Swamp

Feb. 20, 2025Written by Leslie Wagner, HistorianA trip to the Big Cypress Swamp in the Everglades likely reminded Beman of a letter from State Forester Edmund Seacrest in 1925 suggesting plantings of…