Dawes Arboretum (near Newark, Ohio)
September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Local Attractions, EventsDawes Arboretum is one of those real gems of Licking County and central Ohio. Here is a short description (from the Dawes website):
“One of the premier public gardens in North America, The Dawes Arboretum has over 1,700 acres of plant collections, gardens and natural areas. Founded in 1929, Dawes is a travel destination for Licking County, central Ohio and beyond!
Beman and Bertie Dawes founded The Arboretum with the dedication to increase the love and knowledge of trees, history and the natural world. We continue their dedication through a variety of ways including education, conservation, research and maintaining diverse woody plant collections for the public to enjoy.”
Here are some of the upcoming events for the rest of 2008:
Plant Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 4, 2008
8:30 - 10am (registration begins at 8am)
$9/$6 members
Visitors Center
We’re planning an enjoyable way to spend a fall Saturday. Speakers for Oktoberfest are Mike Ecker starting at 8:30am and John Murray at 9am. Mike’s program is on “Dawes Introductions and Favorites.” John will speak on “Twenty New Plants No Garden Should Be Without.”
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10am - 2pm
Visitors Center area
Our Horticulturists say there is still time to put plants out for next spring’s bloom! We will have recommended perennials and some woody plants (Dawes Favorites). If you missed spring Plant Sale, here’s another chance to buy some great plants.
Luminary Tour
Friday, December 5, 2008
5 - 8:30pm
North End Auto Tour and Visitors Center
The Dawes Arboretum brings you an evening of illumination with 1,500 candle luminaries. Join us inside the Visitors Center after the drive for a cup of hot cocoa, a holiday treat and some activities for the whole family. All proceeds will benefit the Licking County Food Pantry.
Click here to view a visitor map.
Lastly, here is a short video that was shot at the “Arb” about a year ago:
Hope you enjoy it!