Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events gives you an overview of each event and program available at The Dawes Arboretum.

Calendar of Events
 

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About The Arboretum

The Dawes Arboretum Story


The Dawes Arboretum was established in 1929 by Beman Dawes and his wife, Bertie. The idea for an arboretum came to Beman during his youth in Marietta, Ohio, where his father’s lumber business supported the family.

Around 1917, Beman Dawes purchased 140 acres of the old Brumback farm in Licking Township. The farm, known as “Woodland,” offered gently rolling hills and several acres of mature trees native to central Ohio. Beman felt that the farm was well situated; it was located practically in the center of the state with diversified soils and good climate for hardy trees.

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2024 History Center: From Architecture to Beauty

2024 History Center: From Architecture to Beauty

New buildings and display collections at The Dawes Arboretum begin with an idea and a drawing. The archives store conceptual ...
In the Garden with Peter: Five Fabulous Perennials

In the Garden with Peter: Five Fabulous Perennials

Written by Peter Lowe, Senior Coordinator of Horticulture Education & Community Impact The lead up to spring in Ohio is ...
What to See: Week of March 25

What to See: Week of March 25

Another week, another argument at the bird feeders! Here we have a northern mockingbird and red-bellied woodpecker both after the ...

See What People are Saying About The Dawes Arboretum

Beautiful grounds and scenery! We drove 2 hours south just to visit and it was well worth it!
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2020-10-13T14:59:40-04:00
Beautiful grounds and scenery! We drove 2 hours south just to visit and it was well worth it!
Something for everyone. Individual or family. Beautiful fall foliage and currently a scarecrow contest on display. Oh and enchanting wind sculptures on display. Nice!
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2020-10-13T14:49:37-04:00
Something for everyone. Individual or family. Beautiful fall foliage and currently a scarecrow contest on display. Oh and enchanting wind sculptures on display. Nice!
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