Events | 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…

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…

Preschool Storybook Science

Thursdays | 10-11am

Preschool Storybook Science sessions explore quality children’s literature in a natural setting! Each session may include outdoor exploration, songs, games and crafts suitable for children ages 3-5…

Home School Investigations

Various Fridays | 1:30-3pm

Calling all home schoolers! Supplement your science curriculum on the first and third Fridays of the month with hands-on nature study! Join other home school students, ages 6-10, as we explore nature…