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Two individuals hold hands and walk along the lit Parkwoods Trail at The Dawes Arboretum. The trees are uplit with warm colors like read and purple, as well as yellow lights that are lining the paved pathway.
Two individuals hold hands and walk along the lit Parkwoods Trail at The Dawes Arboretum. The trees are uplit with warm colors like read and purple, as well as yellow lights that are lining the paved pathway.

Dec 04 2025

How to Have the Perfect Date at Winter Wonders Walk

Are you looking for a romantic and affordable date night this holiday season? Look no further! The Dawes Arboretum’s Winter Wonders Walk is the perfect solution for you and your partner. Whether it…

This is an image that contains all of the Winter Wonders sponsors in one banner. It is white with individual logso on it.
This is an image that contains all of the Winter Wonders sponsors in one banner. It is white with individual logso on it.

Dec 01 2025

Featured Sponsors: Winter Wonders Walk

The magic of Winter Wonders Walk is made possible by the generous support of an exclusive group of sponsors.AEP Ohio FoundationOur first featured sponsor this year for our eighth annual Winter…

There are yellow, orange and green trees that are surrounding the gray paved path of the South Auto Tour facing Holly Hill.
There are yellow, orange and green trees that are surrounding the gray paved path of the South Auto Tour facing Holly Hill.

Nov 24 2025

Support Dawes, Support Your Community

We can’t wait to see you on November 28 at the seventh annual Turkey Trail Challenge! Started in 2018, the Turkey Trail Challenge offers a post-Thanksgiving adventure that encourages movement and…

Two people walk admist tall trees that appear yellow due to the fall color. They are walking on a paved trail facing away from the camera.
Two people walk admist tall trees that appear yellow due to the fall color. They are walking on a paved trail facing away from the camera.

Nov 12 2025

Join Us for the Turkey Trail Challenge!

We can’t wait to see you on November 28 for the seventh annual Turkey Trail Challenge! Started in 2018, the Turkey Trail Challenge offers a post-Thanksgiving adventure that encourages exploration…

This is an image of three paintings that make up equal squares, including a square with the white version of The Dawes Arboretum's logo.
This is an image of three paintings that make up equal squares, including a square with the white version of The Dawes Arboretum's logo.

Nov 06 2025

Don't Miss Out: Bid on The Dawes Arboretum's Murals Before November 23

It’s been an amazing Year of Art for The Dawes Arboretum where we featured Artisans at The Arboretum, a 9-part series of murals that dotted The Arboretum’s 2,000-acre landscape.We now have the unique…

the Dawes Arboretum
the Dawes Arboretum

Nov 03 2025

Dawes Arboretum Honored with Ohio Local History Alliance Outstanding Achievement Award

The Dawes Arboretum is proud to announce that its exhibit, Dedicated: Arboretum Staff, has been selected for an Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of Exhibits or Displays by the Ohio Local…

The Daweswood House is lit up at night surrounded by two trees that are uplit with the color purple.
The Daweswood House is lit up at night surrounded by two trees that are uplit with the color purple.

Oct 27 2025

Winter Wonders Walk 2025

Imagine this – you’re walking the Parkwoods Trail and you’re viewing the beautiful uplit trees as you sip on a hot chocolate and you hear Santa Claus laughing in the distance. Reindeer are on their…

A legacy tan bench is in the middle of the picture. It is a light green grass with dark green trees behind it.
A legacy tan bench is in the middle of the picture. It is a light green grass with dark green trees behind it.

Oct 13 2025

Legacy Program at The Dawes Arboretum

Do you have fond memories of family time at The Dawes Arboretum? Did your loved one adore the beauty and peace of nature?  The Arboretum’s Legacy Program provides community members and…

the Dawes Arboretum
the Dawes Arboretum

Oct 09 2025

Challenge Yourself With Licking County’s Passport Challenge

Do you know how much Beman Dawes spent on Lindale “Aaggie” Concordia? Do you know about the five trails at Dutch Fork Wetlands? Have you ever been to its Hibiscus Corridor? You can immerse yourself…

The Red Barn Reserve from drone.
The Red Barn Reserve from drone.

Oct 06 2025

The Dawes Arboretum and Stream + Wetlands Foundation Launch New Wetland Restoration Project at the Red Barn Reserve

(Newark, OH) – The Dawes Arboretum and the Stream + Wetlands Foundation are proud to announce the launch of another exciting wetland restoration project, this one featuring The Arboretum’s Red Barn…

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