Approximately 50 volunteers are sitting and standing on a grassy area with three green tents behind them. Half of them are wearing bright yellow safety vests, and a lot of them are wearing blue t-shirts. There are green trees above them. They are smiling.
Approximately 50 volunteers are sitting and standing on a grassy area with three green tents behind them. Half of them are wearing bright yellow safety vests, and a lot of them are wearing blue t-shirts. There are green trees above them. They are smiling.

30 Miles, 30 Years: The Dawes Arboretum Helps Celebrate River Round Up’s 30th Anniversary

On September 6, 2025, The Dawes Arboretum collaborated with the Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District to achieve its 30th River Round Up. For over a decade, The Arboretum has rallied…
the Dawes Arboretum
the Dawes Arboretum

Why Does The Dawes Arboretum Charge Admission?

The Dawes Arboretum began charging admission in 2019 as it prepares for the long-term sustainability of The Arboretum, which includes growing and tailoring its programming and opportunities for the…
This is a drawing of a mockup of the Dawes Arboretum's new welcome center. It is from the hypothetical northwest end of the building. The building has glass panes all around it. It has orange and stone walls, with drawn people in front of it.
This is a drawing of a mockup of the Dawes Arboretum's new welcome center. It is from the hypothetical northwest end of the building. The building has glass panes all around it. It has orange and stone walls, with drawn people in front of it.

Announcement of The Dawes Arboretum’s New Welcome Center

The Dawes Arboretum will be blooming along with the spring flowers with a new Welcome Center to enhance how the community experiences Dawes breaking ground in spring of 2026. Using a $17 million…
Three orange pumpkins lay in focus against red, white, and yellow colored mums in a patch on Dawes Arboretum's property.
Three orange pumpkins lay in focus against red, white, and yellow colored mums in a patch on Dawes Arboretum's property.

Enjoy Autumn With Us at Fall in Love With Dawes

At The Dawes Arboretum, autumn is a time of exciting and wonderous transformation, when the crisp breeze blows through warm colored leaves. The Arboretum invites you to experience the beauty this…
Smartphone Photo
Smartphone Photo

Arboretum Photo Contest 2025: Capture the Beauty of Dawes

Do you have an eye for nature and a phone in your pocket? This September, The Dawes Arboretum invites you to showcase the beauty of our grounds through your lens in the Arboretum Photo Contest 2025!…
Mr. and Mrs. Beman G. Dawes
Mr. and Mrs. Beman G. Dawes

Beman Dawes’ Manuscript Collection is Now Digitized and Accessible!

Thanks to partial funding by an Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA) Digitization Grant, The Dawes Arboretum is excited to announce that the collection of our co-founder, Beman Dawes, has been scanned…
Curtis' Mural
Curtis' Mural

Artisans at The Arboretum: Meet Artist Curtis Goldstein

As 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 grounds. In…
Anne Balogh Art
Anne Balogh Art

Artisans at The Arboretum: Meet Artist Anne Balogh!

As 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 grounds. In…
Rolling Hills Meadow Wetland Chronolog
Rolling Hills Meadow Wetland Chronolog

Check Out The Dawes Arboretum's New Chronolog Stations!

Have You Seen What’s New at Dawes?We’re excited to announce the installation of two new Chronolog stations—interactive additions that bring science and storytelling together through photography! You’…
Franklin Park Conservatory 2025
Franklin Park Conservatory 2025

Limited Time Reciprocal Admission at Franklin Park Conservatory!

We are excited to share with you that beginning Saturday, August 23 through the month of September 2025, members of The Dawes Arboretum can enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. This is…