Visit informative displays highlighting the history of tree dedications at The Arboretum. The History Center is open Friday through Sunday from May 5 to October 29.
This program is free. Registration is not required.
Join us as we celebrate the Dutch Fork Wetland, our 70-acre wetland and grassland prairie habitat. Home to a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants - the ecosystem’s biodiversity is impressive. Arboretum experts will be on hand to share their knowledge and expertise.
Please plan on meeting in the Dutch Fork Wetland’s parking lot, just north of the main grounds on White Chapel Road. Call 740-323-2355 for further direction details.
Experience a relaxing summer evening in the Japanese Garden, beautifully lit with colorful lights and luminaries. Watch the Moon rise over the garden as you enjoy a stroll around the peaceful pond and delight in conversation with friends over a Japanese beverage. Telescopes will offer a close-up view of the Moon. A unique date night or evening out with friends -- adults only, please.
Take a guided tour of the Daweswood House Museum, once the country home of Arboretum co-founders Beman and Bertie Dawes. See and hear the history behind antiques and memorabilia from the Dawes family. A house highlight is the "Rathskeller," a basement area that displays shovels used by over 100 notable men and women who dedicated trees at The Arboretum and features their initials and signatures on the ceiling.
Tours available from 12pm to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm.
Adults: $2 Children: $1 Members: FREE
Purchase tickets in the Visitors Center. Please call ahead to confirm tour times.
Visit informative displays highlighting the history of tree dedications at The Arboretum. The History Center is open Friday through Sunday from May 5 to October 29.
This program is free. Registration is not required.
Join other home school students in exploration of our natural world. Each monthly 90-minute session includes a hands-on science study correlated with Ohio's Learning Standards. Sessions meet each month on the second Tuesday (1:30pm - 3pm) or the second Friday (10 - 11:30am). Parents may choose the day of the week that works best for their schedules.
All home school students, ages 6-10 years old are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required by the day prior to the session.
This week we present: Adopt-a-Tree
Make a nature journal and choose a tree from our collection to monitor and study all year.
Join other home school students in exploration of our natural world. Each monthly 90-minute session includes a hands-on science study correlated with Ohio's Learning Standards. Sessions meet each month on the second Tuesday (1:30pm - 3pm) or the second Friday (10 - 11:30am). Parents may choose the day of the week that works best for their schedules.
All home school students, ages 6-10 years old are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required by the day prior to the session.
This week we present: Adopt-a-Tree
Make a nature journal and choose a tree from our collection to monitor and study all year.
Take a guided tour of the Daweswood House Museum, once the country home of Arboretum co-founders Beman and Bertie Dawes. See and hear the history behind antiques and memorabilia from the Dawes family. A house highlight is the "Rathskeller," a basement area that displays shovels used by over 100 notable men and women who dedicated trees at The Arboretum and features their initials and signatures on the ceiling.
Tours available from 12pm to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm.
Adults: $2 Children: $1 Members: FREE
Purchase tickets in the Visitors Center. Please call ahead to confirm tour times.
Visit informative displays highlighting the history of tree dedications at The Arboretum. The History Center is open Friday through Sunday from May 5 to October 29.
This program is free. Registration is not required.
Attend a home school program specifically designed for students ages 11-13. Practice thinking logically and critically, analyzing and interpreting data, using scientific tools and techniques and learning more about our natural world. Sessions are held rain or shine; please dress for both indoor and outdoor activities. Space is limited and reservations are required by the day prior to the session.
This week we present: Splendid Soils
Get the dirt on soil! Compare soil types and learn their significance to people and plants. Experiment with percolation tests and discuss components of this important resource.
7770 Jacksontown Rd. SE
Newark, Ohio 43056
The Dawes Arboretum is dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees and nature.