Donations &
Sponsorships

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Today, you could plant a forest, teach a child about gardening and save a Monarch butterfly all without getting your fingernails dirty!

Your donation to The Dawes Arboretum supports our many projects to enrich lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history. Thank you for your contribution and for giving us all a greener, brighter future.

You can also support The Arboretum through membership. Visit the membership page to learn more.

The Dawes Arboretum is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Dawes Arboretum ensures responsible use of donations and is rated an effective charity with a seal of approval from Guidestar, an independent agency.

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

The Dawes Arboretum welcomes donations made in honor or in memory of a loved one or special event along with planned gifts which allow our most committed supporters to make the gift of a lifetime.

Event Sponsorship

The Dawes Arboretum hosts large events throughout the year including an Arbor Day Festival and educational programs. These events and programs offer wonderful sponsorship opportunities and marketing benefits for your organization.

The Arboretum is certainly one of the most popular places in Licking County and our events draw considerable community involvement. Partnering in an Arboretum event offers valuable exposure for your organization as well as the satisfaction of supporting a local non-profit organization.

To learn more about Event sponsorship, please contact us.