the Dawes Arboretum
the Dawes Arboretum

Now Offering Free Outdoor Wi-Fi!

Now Offering Free Outdoor Wi-Fi!Having trouble uploading your favorite Arboretum photos to social media? Connect to "Dawes Public Outdoor" and gain access to free outdoor Wi-Fi in select areas. These…
Plaque that states "National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior The Dawes Arboretum dedicated in 1929"
Plaque that states "National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior The Dawes Arboretum dedicated in 1929"

The Dawes Arboretum Awarded STEPS Certificates

The Dawes Arboretum has been awarded multiple certificates from the American Association for State and Local History. Within their STEPS, Standard and Excellence Program for History Organizations,…
C.E. Mitchell's Mural
C.E. Mitchell's Mural

Artisans at The Arboretum: Meet Artist C.E. Mitchell!

As part of our summer-long mural exhibit, Artisans at the Arboretum, The Dawes Arboretum is proud to showcase the work of nine talented artists who have brought their creativity to our grounds. In…
Matthew Riddle, Stephanie Crockatt, Holly Latteman, and Bridget Reed accepting the grant from Meta's New Albany Data Center.
Matthew Riddle, Stephanie Crockatt, Holly Latteman, and Bridget Reed accepting the grant from Meta's New Albany Data Center.

The Dawes Arboretum Awarded Community Action Grant

On May 28, 2025, The Dawes Arboretum was awarded a grant by Meta’s New Albany Data Center as one of their Meta Data Center Community Action Grant recipients. Dawes was chosen due to its dedication to…
Adam next to his mural
Adam next to his mural

Artisans at The Arboretum: Meet Artist Adam Brouillette!

As part of our summer-long mural exhibit, Artisans at The Arboretum, The Dawes Arboretum is proud to showcase the work of nine talented artists who have brought their creativity to our grounds. In…
Artisans Blog Cover
Artisans Blog Cover

Celebrate Art, Nature, and History with Artistans At The Arboretum This Summer

This summer, The Dawes Arboretum invites you to experience the beauty of art in nature with Artisans at the Arboretum, a vibrant outdoor mural exhibit launching Saturday, May 31. Spanning nearly 2,…
Tree Planting 2
Tree Planting 2

How to Plant a Tree with Peter Lowe

With spring comes planting season! Have you ever picked out the perfect tree to add to your landscape, but not sure how to plant it? Continue reading for a step-by-step tutorial provided by our…
Garden Manager working in the Nursery
Garden Manager working in the Nursery

Shop our 2025 Spring Plant Sale!

Our Spring Plant Sale will be back on April 26 from 10am to 2pm for guests to shop plants for their landscapes! This event coincides with our annual Arbor Day Festival so attendees can enjoy the…
Dedicated History Center Blog Cover
Dedicated History Center Blog Cover

Behind the 2025 History Center Exhibit, Dedicated

The 2025 History Center Exhibit, Dedicated, features stories of staff who helped cultivate the beautiful gardens, natural areas and towering trees that dot our nearly 100-year-old landscape. Read…
Two candlelights displayed in the windows of the Daweswood House Museum
Two candlelights displayed in the windows of the Daweswood House Museum

Two Lights for Tomorrow at The Dawes Arboretum

This week, The Dawes Arboretum is proud to participate in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a commemorative event honoring the bravery of American patriots who rode on the eve of the revolution. While Paul…