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CANCELLED: Nature’s Recycler- Worms!
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesDig in to the fascinating world of nature’s recyclers! We’ll explore the worm bin and cheer on those cuddly decomposers in exciting worm races. Join us for some Spring Break family fun! This program is included with Arboretum admission.
Smartphone Science
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesLearn how to become a naturalist using your phone! There are a lot of apps out there to help you identify flora and fauna. We will cover the ins and outs of iNaturalist, a common phone app for identification. Participants must each have a smartphone. To get some hands on experience with iNaturalist, please come…
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesCome to the Discovery Center’s Bird Watching Garden and identify and count birds for this annual citizen-science project. Families can learn about our local birds and help collect data for Cornell Lab of Ornithology and add to an international database. This event is free for everyone.
Resident Reptiles
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesCome meet some of our turtles in a cozy, indoor setting with this drop-in program! Learn about each of their unique characteristics and ask questions about our resident reptiles. Attendees will receive an ODNR species guide book to learn more about Ohio reptiles. This event is included with admission.
Treewhispers Sessions
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesCome and share your tree story with us! Presently Treewhispers has contributions that include text and/or imagery. Some suggest tree rings, depict leaves or illustrate a personally significant tree; others are imprinted with a poem or a meaningful story relating to trees. You’re invited to join the forest by decorating your flat handmade paper round…
Girl Scout Daisy Nature’s Recyclers
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesSome tiny animals make the world a better place. They turn rotting leaves into soil. Check out their other amazing feats. All participants will receive a patch. Registration for Girl Scout programs is managed by the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland council at www. gsoh.org.
Treewhispers
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesTreewhispers is an ongoing international collaboration awakening our heartfelt connection to trees. The art installation features paper rounds that hang from ceiling to floor reminiscent of tree trunks. Each round highlights its maker's connection to trees with stories, poetry and art. We invite you to experience this forest of inspiration and explore your connection to…
Christmas Bird Count
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesBe a part of the nation's longest-running citizen science bird project: National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Help complete a portion of a bird census used to assess the health of bird populations and guide conservation action. Contact labline@dawesarb.org if you're interested in volunteering!
Turkey Trail Challenge
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesJoin us for a post-Thanksgiving trail adventure! Guests who walk 2,500, 5,000 or 10,000 steps at The Dawes Arboretum on November 29 will receive a prize. Bring your own pedometer and register at the Visitors Center then come back to collect your prize after putting in some steps out on the grounds. Healthy snacks will…
Girl Scout Junior Follow the Clues
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesTeam up to complete scavenger hunt challenges, indoors and out on the trails. Registration for Girl Scout programs is managed by the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland council at www. gsoh.org.