The Dawes Arboretum is a protected natural haven where everyday adventurers escape the ordinary.
Each Wednesday for the month of May, join an Arboretum educator on a walk through the forest to discover what mushrooms are popping. Mushrooms grow quickly, so come each week to see something new!…
In the leading up to the history portion of our Spring Speakers Series on Wednesday, May 8, we will be highlighting a few historical staff biographies.Willard Melick was born in 1894 in Knox County,…
Written by Holly Latteman, Science & Conservation ManagerYou might be asking yourself, “What is a seed bank?” Well, a seed bank is used to store seeds to then preserve genetic diversity for…
On Friday, April 19, around 16 Young Leaders of Licking County joined The Dawes Arboretum staff to plant more than 100 trees near the Red Barn Reserve. The Arboretum has a goal to plant 1,000 trees…
By Alexxa Mitchell, Curatorial SpecialistWe like to use the playful term ‘Treeschool’ at The Dawes Arboretum to emphasize the existence and needs of young trees. Treeschool essentially means…
In the leading up to the history portion of our Spring Speakers Series on Wednesday, May 8, we will be highlighting a few historical staff biographies.Carmen Wise was born in Licking County in 1904…
On Monday, April 8 more than 500 guests joined The Dawes Arboretum to witness the historical 2024 solar eclipse. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology and The Hopewell Ceremonial…
Calling all fur parents! The Dawes Arboretum will be presenting their very first Dawesome Dogs Day event! The event will be open to all friendly pups on April 20 from 10am to 12pm. During this time,…
Spring is the season for planting and buying those new annuals or perennials for your home. Did you know you can shop for a mix of annuals, perennials, natives, trees and shrubs on your next visit to…
One of a kind and massive in scale, David Rogers’ “Big Bugs!”For the first time, The Dawes Arboretum will be home to David Rogers’ “Big Bugs” traveling art exhibit beginning Memorial Day Weekend…
