Calendar | Dawes Arboretum

Pop-Up Exhibits

Saturdays & Sundays | 1-4pm

Experience nature at The Arboretum in a new way by visiting a pop-up exhibit. Displays highlight various natural phenomena seen during your visit. There is something to learn for everyone from…

Community Volunteer Days

Select Sundays | Times Vary

Join us as we transplant a variety of native plants in our nursery! The plants we grow in the Dawes Nursery go to many destinations such as restoration plantings, reforestation initiatives, gardens…

Camp Dawes

Monday - Wednesday | Times Vary

Camp Dawes is The Dawes Arboretum’s summer day camp program! Camps journey through a variety of ecosystems, observe nature, create outdoor-inspired crafts and cultivate a sense of curiosity and…

Little Buckeye Imagination Sessions

June 6 - August 8 | Fridays | 10 - 11am

Let our creative educators bring your family closer to the wonders of trees, nature and history. Stop by the Zand Education Center and Learning Garden on Fridays between 10-11am, June 6 –…

Art at The Arboretum

Dates Vary | 1-3pm

Join The Arboretum in a day of artistic expression! We have the materials, just bring your creativity. Drop in any time from 1-3 pm to create self-guided nature inspired art. Try your hand at some…

In the Garden with Peter

Dates Vary | Times Vary

Come hang out in the garden with expert horticulturist, Peter Lowe! Stop by these monthly “how-to” engagement opportunities to observe horticulture best practices in action and ask all your gardening…