The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
To some, The Arboretum may look just like any other park or even like your backyard if you reside in the country. However, this is far from the truth.We currently are home to four Nationally…
On Tuesday, October 24, The Dawes Arboretum’s Learning and Engagement department presented “Trees At Work” hosted at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio. More than 1500 students from elementary…
Written by Leslie Wagner, HistorianIn a previous blog, we shared the history behind some of the famous trees that were collected and planted by our co-founder Beman Dawes. Many of Beman’s trees were…
Nature has a way of easing the mind and letting the stressors of life escape in the moment. Curiosity can take over and boundaries that seem to be road blocks become lifted. For 8-year-old Olivia…
Written by Greg Payton, Director of Living CollectionsThe story of the first known accessioned plant at The Dawes Arboretum is one with an interesting history.In 1918, a Babylon weeping willow (Salix…
Written by Leslie Wagner, HistorianBeman and Bertie Dawes’ five children were founding Trustees of The Dawes Arboretum. They helped oversee the operations and development of the grounds even after…
The Dawes Arboretum is excited to announce the sixth annual Winter Wonders Walk 2023! This spectacular display of our grounds will take place on November 30, December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 from 6 –…
Written by Greg Payton, Director of Living CollectionsEvery fall, I get a lot of concerned callers asking why their pines (or other conifers) are losing so many needles- mostly in the middle.…
Autumn, one of the perfect times to get outside and enjoy the warm color palette that nature presents. Here at The Dawes Arboretum, treetops are now starting to glisten bright shades of yellow…
Written by Greg Payton, Director of Living CollectionsMany people consider spring the best time to plant trees and shrubs, but many types of trees are better planted in late August,…
