We love the opportunity to marvel at the beauty and wonder of our grounds.
We also recognize that the spectacular views would not be possible without the dedicated team of scientists behind the research, planning and action that goes into the trees and plants at our arboretum.
The Arboretum Explorer
Did you know there are nearly 16,000 living trees and shrubs on The Arboretum’s grounds and most are hardy in central Ohio? Of these plants, more than 5,000 are unique names.
*By visiting the Plant Search via Arboretum Explorer, you are opening a new browser window to a database where you are able to search for plants found at The Dawes Arboretum.
What's
in Bloom?
An accurate schedule of many different species of plants around The Arboretum sharing when they will be in bloom each year.
Arboretum
Wildlife
Looking to see some critters at The Arboretum? Here are a few of the wildlife regulars you can expect to see at The Dawes Arboretum.
Plants
& Research
Learn about the various ways we research and document the various plant species you will find at The Dawes Arboretum.
Conservation
Efforts
All the ways our team honors the original mission of the Dawes Family to preserve and conserve the natural world around you.