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.
The Dawes Arboretum was founded on the legacy of the Dawes family and their dedication to nature and conservation in our community. If you would like to memorialize a loved one or would like to establish a plan for giving, we are honored that you would consider The Dawes Arboretum.
The Dawes Arboretum will welcome six monumental sculptures from artists The Myth Makers, with the exhibit scheduled to open to the public on May 27. The […]
Have you ever wondered how much of an impact your actions can have on the planet?
The Dawes Arboretum is excited to offer an online Spring Plant Sale this year! The sale will open to members on Saturday, May 15 before it opens to the public on Monday, May 17.
Do you have a library card for the Columbus Metropolitan Library? If so, did you know your card offers free admission to select central Ohio institutions? […]
See these inspirational works moving with the wind in The Arboretum’s beautiful, natural setting. Make your way down the paved Parkwoods Trail and take in their calming, peaceful presence.
The Dawes Arboretum is pleased to announce that the Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculpture exhibit has been extended through October 17, 2021.