The Dawes Arboretum is pleased to announce that the Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculpture exhibit has been extended through October 17, 2021.
Beman Dawes, co-founder of The Dawes Arboretum, shared a great love for the outdoors alongside his wife, Bertie Dawes. Beman was taught by his father, Rufus […]
At The Dawes Arboretum we enrich lives through the conservation of trees and nature in Licking County, just 30 miles east of Columbus, Ohio. As a nearly 2,000 acre accredited Arboretum, or tree museum, we are unique locally.
The winter season at The Arboretum is full of wonder and excitement – view beloved summer locations and witness them in the stillness and serene setting of January and February.
Did you know that the autumn season can actually be a great time of the year to add new plants to your landscape?
Even though this year has been interesting to say the least, the Dawes Arboretum staff is thankful for the visitors, community support and conservation advancements we were able to take part in for 2020.
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 […]
2023 has brought on many new challenges and new achievements. At The Dawes Arboretum, we strive every day to put our best foot forward in serving […]
Written by Greg Payton, Director of Living Collections The story of the first known accessioned plant at The Dawes Arboretum is one with an interesting history. […]