Sustainable Landscape Series: Hands On! Propagating Native Trees and ShrubsSaturday, October 6 | 12:30 – 3pm | Zand Education Center$15/members | $20/non-membersLearn about seed selection, stratifica-tion methods and growing tech-niques. Participants will have hands-on opportunities to explore various methods of stratification, propagation and proper planting to ensure success with growing hardy native plants. Take home a native tree, along with seed of various species, to plant in your yard.

Fall Mushroom ForaySaturday, October 13 | 3 – 5pm | Visitors Center$5/members | Free/volunteers | $7/non-members Join us for an introduction to mycology, the study of fungi! Learn the basics of identification and terminology, go on a stroll in the Woodland Garden to collect seasonal mushrooms, practice making a spore print and learn to use an ID key. Collecting mushrooms is prohibited at The Dawes Arboretum unless part of an Arboretum sanctioned program.

Secrets of SoilFriday, October 19 | 1 – 3pm | Red Barn Reserve$10/members | $15/non-membersThe ground beneath your feet contains an ecosystem that is just as complex as those that surround you! Join soil experts as we investigate soil structure and formation and explore why soil is one of our most precious resources. Participants will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty in the outdoor portion of this program.

Wagon Tour: Fantastic Fall Fruits and ConifersSaturday, October 20 | 1 – 3pm | Visitors Center Deck$5/members | $10/non-members Please join us for a special wagon tour of Arboretum grounds to see all of the fantastic fruits and special collection of cones in the Conifer Glen. We will stop at various locations along the way to give you a chance to step off of the wagon and see the outstanding plants up close.

Programs & Events Fall 2018

Learn and discover with programs and special events at The Dawes Arboretum.

Fall Festival & Plant SaleSeptember 22 | 10am – 2pm

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How to Register: For programs that require registration, space may be reserved online at www.dawesarb.org. (Programs marked with an * do not require registration.) Reservations also may be made in person or by calling 800.44.DAWES. Early registration is encouraged! Space is often limited. We also regularly assess program registrations and reserve the right to cancel a program if there are not sufficient registrations. To view upcoming programs on a monthly calendar, visit dawesarb.org.

Membership Discount: The Sugar Maple (Individual) level membership permits the member’s price to be used by the named member only. The Hickory (Household) level and above memberships permit the member’s price to be used by all persons residing in the member household.

Weather Note: Most programs are held rain or shine; please dress for the weather.

Visit www.dawesarb.org/about/faqs for our complete registration policy.

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Creatures of the Night Halloween WalkFriday, October 26 | 7 – 8:30pm | Visitors Center Deck$3/members | Free/volunteers | $5/non-membersCelebrate Halloween with this family-friendly night hike. We will travel around the grounds in search of Ohio’s most notorious nocturnal animals. Staff will assist the group in calling for owls, listening for bats and much more! There will be moderate walking during this program, so be sure to wear good outdoor shoes and dress for the weather.

Fall Fling Nursery Open House TourSaturday, October 27 | 1 – 4pm | Horticulture Complex$15/members | $20/non-membersThis is your chance to visit the Dawes Nursery, an area usually not open to the public. Enjoy seasonal refreshments while you wander through nursery huts and see the propagation set-up. You will get an idea of behind-the-scenes activities and learn how plants start in production and make it to their final destination, in this case, collection areas, plant sales or refor-estation. If something catches your eye in the plant sale hut, use the $10 voucher registrants receive toward the purchase!

Calling for Chestnut Caregivers!Friday, November 9 | 1 – 4pm | Zand Education Center$10/members | Free/volunteers | $15/non-membersThis unique citizen science opportunity will examine the his-torical importance of the legendary American chestnut. Learn about The Arboretum’s collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and the more than 350 trees growing in the chestnut research plot. Adopt up to three hybrid chest-nuts, and learn planting techniques that will help to ensure their success when you take them home.

The Dawes Family in World War ISaturday, November 10 | 1 – 2pm | Visitors Center$Free/members and volunteers | $5/non-membersIn commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, this presentation will showcase the Dawes family’s activi-ties and participation in World War I. Original objects, docu-ments and photographs will be featured.

Give Thanks Centerpiece WorkshopFriday, November 16 | 6 – 8pm | Visitors Center or Saturday, November 17 | 12 – 2pm | Visitors Center$35/members | $45/non-membersCreate a beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpiece using elements of nature (many collected at The Arboretum). All materials will be provided as a kit. You will also receive easy care instructions for keeping your centerpiece looking beautiful through the holiday season.

Feeding Birds in Your BackyardFriday, November 23 | 1 – 3pm | Visitors Center$10/members | $15/non-membersLearn about attracting more birds to your backyard, and hike to The Arboretum’s most popular birding sites. Get tips from experienced birdwatchers who have a knack for attracting backyard wildlife. Each participant will take home a bird-feeder, several bags of basic birdseed and plans for making a bluebird nest box.

Programs & Events: Choose Your Areas of Interest

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Looking for Programs for Your Scout Troop?Visit dawesarb.org to learn about The Arboretum's educational

programs for Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

Remember, Arboretum members save money on classes and programs!

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Make Your Own Salsa SoireeThursday, September 6 | 6 – 7:30pm | Learning Garden$10/members | Free/volunteers | $15/non-membersFrom garden to table – learn to make a healthy salsa snack using fresh vegetables (many grown in The Arboretum’s Learning Gar-den). Shari Gallup, Extension Educator, Ohio State University, will discuss health and wellness during this hands-on class.

Beginning BonsaiSaturday, September 8 | 9am – 12pm & September 15 | 9 – 11amZand Education Center$35/members | $40/non-membersJoin us as we explore this fascinating living, horticultural art form in this two-session course. Part one will cover the history of bonsai, types of plants, cultural needs, containers and tools with an emphasis on pruning and styling trees. During the sec-ond session, students will plant a tree in a bonsai container to take home and nurture.

SunDAWES*Sunday, September 9 | 12 – 4pm | Visitors CenterSunday, October 14 | 12 – 4pm | Visitors CenterSunday, November 11 | 12 – 4pm | Visitors CenterFREESpend the day at The Dawes Arboretum learning about animals, nature or trees. Enjoy a fun, hands-on activity and join a house tour or a wagon tour.

Dedicated: the Daweswood Trail*Sunday, September 9 | 1 – 2:30pm | Visitors Center DeckFREEDid you know that sports heroes, military leaders, world explorers, artists and inventors have dedicated trees at The Dawes Arboretum? Walk the Dawes-wood Trail with the Arboretum Historian and learn about these dedicated trees. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for hills and dips in the trail.

About The Dawes Arboretum

Located approximately 30 miles east of Columbus, The Dawes Arboretum is a nearly 2,000-acre tree museum dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees and nature. We invite you to take part in our fun and informative programs or visit our grounds to experience the extraordinary

collection of trees, beautiful gardens and distinctive natural areas.

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Special Events & Featured Activities

Celebrate the harvest season with a familyevent featuring hands-on apple cider

making, guided wagon tours, fall games,a plant sale, cooking demonstrations,

animal ambassadors from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and much more!

The Dawes Arboretum Fall Festival & Plant Sale*September 22 | 10am – 2pm | FREE

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Preschool Storybook Science*Second and Fourth Thursdays, September – May | 10 – 10:45amVisitors CenterFREEExplore quality children’s literature in a natural setting. Each 45-minute session may include songs, games, crafts, creative movement, outdoor exploration or a hands-on science activity suitable for children ages three to five and their caregiver.

Sustainable Landscape Series: Save the Monarchs!Friday, September 14 | 2 – 4pm | Red Barn Reserve$10/members | $15/non-membersPopulations of Monarch butterflies are on the decline due to habitat loss and other human threats. Learn what The Dawes Arboretum is doing to monitor butterfly populations and restore their habitat. Then participate in the tagging and release of live butterflies. Explore steps that you can take at home to help this iconic species. All participants will receive a milkweed plant to take home.

Coffee and Canvas: Painting the Red BarnSaturday, September 15 | 9 – 11:30am | Red Barn Reserve$25/members | $35/non-membersEnjoy the quiet and tranquility of the scenic Red Barn while local artist Kathy Anderson guides you step-by-step to painting one of The Arboretum’s most iconic buildings. No art experience necessary! Fee includes all painting supplies. Attendees will take home the painting they create.

Beginner Tai Chi ChuanSundays, September 16 – October 21 | 1 – 2pm | Visitors Center$55/members | $65/non-membersTai Chi is designed to help increase muscle and cardiovascular strength; help improve balance, joint flexibility and posture; and support mental health. This class focuses on basic Tai Chi skills along with completion of the Modified Tai Chi Chuan Short Form (Yang Style). Basic warm-ups start the class with a new portion taught each week. Students should wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. Fee includes six sessions.

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Intermediate Tai Chi ChuanSundays, September 16 – October 21 | 2 – 3pm | Visitors Center$55/members | $65/non-membersTai Chi is designed to help increase muscle and cardiovascular strength; help improve balance, joint flexibility and posture; and support mental health. This class focuses on advanced warm-ups, the complete Modified Tai Chi Chuan Short Form (Yang Style) from the beginner’s class and additional Qi Gong exercises. Students are required to complete the beginner class at least once prior to participating in the intermediate class. Students should wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. Fee includes six sessions.

Unlocking the Mysteries of MossFriday, October 5 | 1– 4pm | Zand Education Center$10/members | $15/non-membersAre you interested in exploring the tiny world of moss and hornworts? Don’t miss this chance to learn more about Earth’s oldest plants! We will explore bryophyte biology, morphology and identification using microscopes and specimens we collect on Arboretum property. Collecting is prohibited outside of Arbo-retum sponsored programs.

Fall Seed Collecting at The Dawes ArboretumSaturday, October 6 | 9 – 11:30am | Zand Education Center$15/members | $20/non-membersAccompany Arboretum propagators Rich Larson and Carrie Brown as we hike Arboretum grounds in search of seed to harvest. Learn about sustainable collection techniques and keep the seed that you collect! Seed collecting is prohibited out-side of Arboretum sponsored programs.

* indicates programs that do not require registration

Holiday Greenery Workshops$35/members | $45/non-members

Bring your friends or family and enjoy views of the great outdoors while creating a beautiful holiday centerpiece or wreath.

Sessions are scheduled: December 6 | 12–2pm December 7 | 3–5pm December 7 | 6–8pm December 8 | 9–11am December 8 | 12–2pm

Arboretum members-only registration is open now! Non-members can begin registering on November 1.

Members, call 740.323.2355 to register today!

Join Us as a Licking County River Round Up Volunteer!

Saturday, September 8 The annual River Round Up is a county-wide volunteer effort

to remove trash from the Licking River and its tributaries. Groups and individuals are invited to volunteer at one of a

dozen sites across the county, including one at The Dawes Arboretum!

Register in advance at http://bit.ly/rrup2018

Did you know that The Arboretum has regular programming for home school students?

Visit the calendar at dawesarb.org to learn about The Arboretum's home school science programs.

Presented by The Energy Cooperative with support from media sponsor Ohio Magazine.

Bertie’s TeaSeptember 15 | 11am – 2pm

$75/members | $85/non-members Please join us for Bertie’s Tea featuring renowned Ohio writer, artist and

naturalist Julie Zickefoose. This annual event celebrates the life and legacy of self-taught naturalist and Arboretum co-founder Bertie Dawes

with great speakers, tasty refreshments and meaningful fellowship. Each day, Zickefoose roams her 80-acre wildlife sanctuary, building

a relationship with land that serves as inspiration for her writing and artwork. She will share the joys of birding and draw parallels between

her observations and those of Bertie Dawes.

Members-Only | 9 – 10am

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