Program GuideJuly - September 2015

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

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For programs that require registration, space may be reserved online at www.dawesarb.org/learn/calendar, by making selection(s) and paying fees with a credit card. Reservations also may be made in person or by calling 800.44.DAWES. For many programs, walk-in registrations are accepted on the day of a program, unless the program is full. Space is often limited, so we encourage early reservations to guarantee a spot. To view upcoming programs on a monthly calendar, visit us online at www.dawesarb.org.

Sugar Maple (Individual Membership) Level Member’s price may be only used by the named member.Hickory (Household Membership) Level & Above Member’s price may be used by all individuals residing in the member household.

Most programs are held rain or shine; please dress appropriately. In the event of a cancellation, The Arboretum will attempt to contact you. Please be sure to include current contact information when submitting your registration.

Volunteers are some of The Arboretum’s biggest supporters, contributing nearly 5,000 hours per year. Opportunities to volunteer your expertise and enthusiasm range from one-time projects to ongoing grounds work and education programs. For details on becoming a volunteer, please contact The Arboretum at 740.323.2355 or education@dawesarb.org.

Cancellations made at least 48 hours (two weeks for summer camps) prior to the first day of the program will receive a full refund, minus a $5 processing fee. Cancellations received with less than 48 hours notice are generally not eligible for a refund or transfer. Substitutions for the participant are allowed. The Arboretum reserves the right to cancel a program; if a cancellation must occur, participants are notified and receive a full refund.

For information on accessibility, please call us prior to the date of the class. We will do our best to meet your needs.

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The Dawes Arboretum, in collaboration with the Licking County Local Foods Council and Local Food Week 2015, invites you to an event that is all about local food and flavor, in support of the local foods community.

In its second year, this event boasts a variety of cuisine for purchase from local food trucks and a selection of beverages from Ohio breweries and wineries, all in a beautiful setting that only The Arboretum can provide. Musical entertainment, a special children's area and a peek at how Arboretum staff and program participants are utilizing their green thumbs to grow produce for a local food bank, add to the atmosphere.

Admission to the event is free. There is a $5 per car parking fee taken at the gate (Arboretum supporters—show your membership card, for free entry). Or, if your feeling ambitious, roll out your bicycle and join Cyclicking for an evening ride to and from the event!

Food Truck FestivalFriday, August 21, 20154 - 8pm

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Gardening Through the Seasons: Keeping Up the Garden in SummerSaturday, July 18, 2015 | 1 – 3pmZand Education Center | $10/$5 members Learn tips and tricks to keep gardening in the summer months fun and enjoyable. Take away a checklist of when garden tasks should be completed to help keep you organized and your garden looking lush.

Grounds and Gardens Tour: Flowering Shrubs CollectionSaturday, August 1, 2015 | 1 – 2pmVisitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcomeEnjoy a wagon ride and walking tour of our beautiful Flowering Shrubs collection on The Arboretum’s south end. Seating is limited—first come, first served.

Grounds and Gardens Tour: Tree DedicatorsSaturday, September 5, 2015 | 1 – 2pmVisitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcomeWe invite you to learn about the legacy of tree dedications on a wagon ride and walking tour of Pershing Avenue. Guests are encouraged to participate in a Daweswood House Museum tour at noon or 2pm after the Tree Dedicator program. Tickets for the house tour may be puchased at the Visitors Center.

HorticultureFall Native Tree & Perennial Plant SaleSaturday, September 12, 2015 | 10am – 5pmVisitors Center DeckIt’s time for our Fall Plant Sale—featuring the best Ohio native plants. Browse our selection of native perennials, trees and shrubs grown at The Dawes Arboretum! Fall is a great time to add these beneficial plants to your garden. Arboretum members receive 15% off of purchases.

Growing Terrific TreesSaturday, September 19, 2015 | 2 – 4pmZand Education Center | $5/members freeWhen properly cared for, trees can be a beautiful, long-lived addition to your home or property. Our Director of Horticulture guides participants in selection of appropriate tree(s) for their landscape, troubleshoot common issues and demonstrate proper planting techniques.

Floral Design WorkshopThursday, September 17, 2015 | 6 – 8pmZand Education Center | $35/$30 member European-trained floral artisan Evelyn Frolking, owner of Studio Artiflora in Granville, teaches participants in building a structure to showcase fresh flowers gathered from The Arboretum’s grounds. Take home an artistic one-of-a-kind design that you create from branches, pods, mosses and fresh, seasonal blooms, buds and leaves. Learn about the care and treatment of fresh flowers as you work with them. Experience with flower arranging helpful, but not necessary. If available, bring floral snips and wire cutters.

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NatureDog Days Night HikeFriday, August 7, 2015 | 9 – 10:30pm Visitors Center Deck | $5/$3 membersEnjoy a summer evening with your furry canine friend on a night time hike as we discuss and look for creatures of the night. Dogs must have a good temperament and be on a 6’ leash or shorter; no flex-leashes. Maximum two dogs per person.

Lunar Eclipse ViewingSunday, September 27, 2015 | 9 – 11:30pm Red Barn | $20/$15 membersStay up late for a rare opportunity to view a total eclipse of the harvest moon, which is also the closest supermoon of 2015. The moon passes through Earth’s shadow beginning approximately one hour after sunset, with a total eclipse occurring at approximately 10:45pm. Tastings of Ohio wines from local Sand Hollow Winery served with cheese and crackers are offered. Socialize in the beautiful setting of our rustic Red Barn as you wait for the eclipse to appear or listen for the sounds of wildlife on a guided night hike. Register by Thursday, September 24. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited.

Ohio Sustainable Landscapes SymposiumSaturday, September 12, 2015 | Time TBA Visitors Center | $65/$55 members, registration opens August 1, 2015Do you want to be a part of restoring Ohio’s native landscapes? Looking for locally available native plants and trees for your garden? Find opportunities

for both at the Ohio Sustainable Landscape Symposium! This event offers nurseries specializing in native plants, experts in eco-landscaping, practical techniques for creating sustainable landscapes, and several hands-on workshops to choose from. During the event, Arboretum staff led tours through natural habitats and our exquisite gardens. At each destination, participants learn about plant identification and restoration highlights. Also included is the Fall Plant Sale, showcasing some of the best trees, shrubs and flowering plants for restoring Ohio’s unique biodiversity.

Lunch includes a delicious variety of locally-sourced food. Registration ends September 7, 2015. All registrants receive a FREE native plant grown by The Dawes Arboretum to take home!

Night HikesVisitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcome

On the third Friday of each month, join our team of educators and volunteers for a guided hike on our main grounds, after hours. Search for night-time critters and look for stars, as daylight fades and your senses change. Each season brings something new to see and hear.

Friday, July 17, 2015 | 9 - 10:30pmFriday, August 21, 2015 | 8:30 - 10pmFriday, September 18, 2015 | 7:30 - 9pmFriday, October 16, 2015 | 7 - 8:30pm

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HistoryDaweswood House Museum ToursFridays, Saturdays & Sundays | noon & 2pm$2 adults/$1 children/members freeTake a guided tour of the Daweswood House Museum, once the country home of Arboretum co-founders, the late Beman and Bertie Dawes. See and hear the history behind antiques and memorabilia from the Dawes family. A house highlight is the “Rathskeller,” a basement area that displays shovels used by 100 notable men and women who dedicated trees at The Arboretum and features their initials and signatures on the ceiling.

Building Doctor ClinicThursday, July 23, 2015 | 7 – 10pmVisitors Center | freeOhio’s building doctor makes house calls!The Dawes Arboretum and The Historic Hudson Community Association have collaborated to sponsor a Building Doctor Clinic presented by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.

The clinic begins with a seminar Thursday about how to recognize and solve some of the most common sources of problems in maintaining older buildings, and how to make informed decisions about repairs and improvements.

On Friday, July 24, from 9am – 3pm, the Building Doctors will schedule ten private visits to pre-1955 buildings within five miles of downtown Newark, advising owners on specific technical or design problems. Common problems include peeling paint, flaking plaster, wet basements, deteriorating masonry and plans for remodeling, additions or demolitions. This part of the session is by appointment only.

Register or submit a site to be considered for review at ohiohistory.org/preserve/state-historic-preservation-office/buildingdoctor.

Book Repair WorkshopSunday, August 9, 2015 | 2 – 3pmHistory Archives Building | $30/$25 membersThis lecture and workshop introduces participants to basic book repair, including: book nomenclature; examples of common types of damage and appropriate repairs, such as hinge repair, mending torn pages and how to dry wet books; and hands-on practice of learned methods. All participants receive a set of tools necessary to complete the treatments covered in the workshop.

Coloring Historic PhotographsThursday, September 24, 2015 | 6:30 – 8pmVisitors Center | $20/$15 membersDeb Bennett of Licking County Arts and The Dawes Arboretum Historian Leslie Wagner teach participants to hand-color historic photographs, a technique used by Bertie Dawes. Watercolor paints, copies of Bertie’s photos and brushes are provided.

Touring the Tombstones: Beard-Green Cemetary TourSaturday, October 31, 2015 | 6:30 – 8pmVisitors Center Deck | $6/$3 membersProfessional archaeologist Krista Horrocks shares the history of the cemetery and showcases its unique headstones. Learn how gravestone symbology reflected the ideals of the time and how the meaning and interpretation still holds true today.

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Second Saturday Speaker SeriesJoin us on the second Saturday of each month for engaging presentations related to science, nature, local history and horticulture topics. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required; however, support is greatly appreciated—recommended donation is $2 per guest. *Pease note, due to the Ohio Landscape Symposium on September 12, there is no Speaker Series.

Tallgrass Prairies of Ohio and a Recipe for Making Prairie GrassSaturday, July 11, 2015The Tallgrass Prairie Biome is unique to North America. Our prairies are a product of what scientists call the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains. In this presentation, Guy Denny, current President and a founding member of the Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association, examines the origin and ecology of the prairies of North America and, more specifically, the tallgrass prairie biome.

Participants get a close look at the different types of native tallgrass prairie remnants found in Ohio with particular attention to the flora and fauna of Ohio’s tallgrass prairie ecosystems. The second part of this presentation covers, in detail, how to go about establishing and maintaining your own tallgrass prairie garden, large or small.

An Introduction to Tree DedicatorsSaturday, August 8, 2015If you’ve toured our grounds or Daweswood House Museum, you may be familiar with our legacy of dedicated trees by 106 individuals including Senator John Glenn, Orville Wright and Buckminster Fuller. This lecture, followed

by a wagon or walking tour, highlights some of the most notable tree dedicators throughout Arboretum history. Register early as space on the wagon is limited.

The Great Hopewell Road—Ohio’s Ancient SuperhighwaySaturday, October 10, 2015Celebrate Ohio Archaeology Month with Brad Lepper, Curator of Archaeology at the Ohio History Connection.

Those who are familiar with the Newark Earthworks or are simply curious to learn about Ohio’s ancient cultures will enjoy this presentation that highlights The Great Hopewell Road, a set of parallel earthen walls built around A.D. 100. The ultimate destination of this road, which began at the monumental Newark Earthworks, is still a mystery, but it may have been a route of pilgrimage connecting two of the grandest centers of the Hopewell world.

Family Nature Investigations 10 – 11am | Visitors Center Deck*$3 per person/members freeFamilies learn and explore nature in guided sessions on Saturdays, beginning in May. Please note, there will be no class on July 4, 2015.

Pond ExplorerSaturday, August 1, 2015Become biologists for the day! Dip into and explore the Red Barn Area pond using nets, magnifiers and field guides. *Please note that this session meets at the Red Barn.

Amazing InsectsSaturday,September 5, 2015Search for butterflies and other insects in gardens and discover how you can grow plants to help them. A “make & take” insect craft is included with this program.

Teddy Bear Picnic Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 2 – 4pmRed Barn | $20 per child/$17 membersIf you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise! During this fun-filled afternoon, make crafts and picnic snacks, play games and explore nature with friends, new and old. All participants will make and take their very own stuffed teddy bear, to join in on the fun. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. For discount, members must be at the Hickory Levelor above.

Fun for FamiliesMovie in the Garden: A Bug’s Life Saturday, July 29, 2015 | 8pmAll Season’s Garden | free, donations welcomeThe Dawes Arboretum invites you to enjoy a special night under the stars as we present Disney’s classic “A Bug’s Life.” Blending traditional Disney storytelling and the mysterious underground world of bugs, this is a fun film that can be enjoyed by all audiences. Light refreshments will be available for purchase or feel free to bring your own movie snacks to enjoy!

Signs of Fall Wagon Tour Saturdays | 1pm & 3pmVisitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcomeExplore the science behind fall color and search for signs of the season on a guided wagon tour through The Arboretum’s main grounds. Space is limited—arrive early to secure a seat.

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School’s Out Family Day Friday, October 16, 2015 | 10am – 4pmVisitors Center | Free, donations welcomeDon’t waste a beautiful fall day sitting at home! Visit our Discovery Center for some hands-on exploration and fun, with special guided opportunities between 11am and 3pm. Family-friendly wagon tours leave from our Visitors Center Deck at 10am and 1pm.

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Rolling hills with bursts of color. The smell of autumn harvest.

Family and friends time.

October 3, 201510am – 5pm

Where better to honor the start of autumn than The Dawes Arboretum? Celebrate the harvest season with an enjoyable family event that explores homesteading techniques and seasonally appropriate gardening tips. Hitch a ride on a wagon to learn about fall color and encounter wild critters in a presentation by Ohio Nature Education. Other activities include crafts and interactive displays for childrena dn adults alike. A special craft will be available

to our valued members, while supplies last.

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Walk to Be Well Wednesdays | Visitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcomeEnjoy a morning or evening stroll as staff and volunteers lead a group through The Arboretum grounds during these weekly walks (30 – 45 minutes). Stroller Strolls are intended for caregivers with young children to explore the outdoors together from the comfort of a paved trail. Join the group on the Visitors Center Deck every Wednesday, beginning in May.

Sunrise Stroll: 7:15am

Stroller Stroll: 10am

Walk After Work: 6pm

Japanese Garden Yoga Workshop Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 8:30 – 10:30amJapanese Garden | $30/$25 membersYoga is a path to health, relaxation and inner happiness. The Japanese Garden is a serene and peaceful garden designed for contemplation and meditation. This morning’s workshop helps to cleanse your body and mind systematically through movement and breath. Optional free breakfast tea and light snacks will be offered at the conclusion of class. In the event of inclement weather, class will be held in the Visitors Center.

Health and WellnessChair Yoga for All Ages Series II: Mondays, July 13 – August 10, 201510 – 10:45amVisitors Center | $40/$30 membersIf you want to be active, but have limitations, this may be the class for you. As you are seated in a chair, you will be guided in gentle movements of the upper and lower body. Soothing music and a view of the Bird Watching Garden will inspire relaxation as you move your body, connect your mind and boost your spirits. Fee includes the entire 5-week series.

Beginner’s Yoga Series II Wednesdays, July 15 – August 12, 2015 | 6 – 7pmVisitors Center | $50/$40 membersTake your yoga skills to the next level as you develop more postures and learn new breathing techniques. Upon completion of this series, you will have the confidence to drop-in on any yoga class. Beginner’s Yoga Series I is a prerequisite for this course. Fee includes the entire 5-week series.

Licking Memorial For Your Health 5K and Family Fun Walk Saturday, August 1, 2015 7:30am registration/ 8:30am race | $15 in advance, $20 day of race, walkers freeLicking Memorial Hospital Development Council and The Dawes Arboretum are proud to present the 2015 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Walk. Register today by visiting premierraces.com.

A day to focus on you! Wonderful opportunities for you are being offered to enhance the mind, body or soul’s health in the beautiful, natural setting of The Arboretum. This day includes free and paid programming. Choose what suits you best or just come for a self-guided visit! Details of the event can be found found at www.dawesarb.org/learn/special-events. Below is a sample listing of what is happening the day of the event. Be sure to come early and enjoy Chelsea’s Real Food mobile kitchen—offering loally sourced, glueten-free food.

• Organized walks and hikes• Yoga, Tai Chi and group runs• Wagon Tour

Day of WellnessSaturday, September 20, 2015 | 8am - 4pm | Visitors Center | prices vary

• Nature Art for children and adults• Cardiac Heath information from Licking Memorial Health Systems• Music and Movement for children

Young ExplorersHomeschool Investigations: Elementary1st Tuesday of the Month | 10 – 11:30am | Visitors Center | $5 per studentJoin other home school students in exploration of our natural world. Each 90-minute session includes a hands-on science study correlated with Ohio’s New Learning Standards. Sessions are for ages six to ten.

September 1, 2015 | The Life Cycle of Plants Explore the learning garden and investigate the fascinating life of plants.

Preschool Storybook ScienceThursdays | 10 – 10:45am AND 6 – 6:45pm Visitors Center | FreePreschoolers explore quality children’s literature in a natural setting as only The Dawes Arboretum can provide. Sessions may include songs, games, crafts, creative movement, outdoor exploration and hands-on science for children ages three to five and their special caregivers.

September 10, 2015In the Tall Tall Grass

September 24, 2015Tickly Prickly

Work toward a badge or belt loop while participating in popular activities. Custom opportunities are also available. Girl Scouts register at www.gsoh.org or call 800.621.7042.

Cub Scout Night HikeFriday, August 28, 2015 | 8 – 9:30pm Visitors Center Deck | Free, donations welcomeCubs and their chaperones are invited to meet with their den or pack for a guided adventure up and down Arboretum trails after sunset. Patch available with $5 donation.

Little Buckeyes Imagination SessionsWednesdays | 2 – 3pm | Visitors Center DeckFree, donations welcomeLearn with a group as the creative educators at The Arboretum bring families closer to the wonders of the natural world. These programs, designed for children ages 3 to 8, keep the body moving and brain exercising as science is combined with games, crafts, stories and music.

July 1, 2015 | Critters at NightOur specimens will give a new perspective on elusive nocturnal creatures.

July 8, 2015 | Tree HistoryPonder milestones for a tree and me!

July 15, 2015 | Wiggly WormsDig into the worm bin to study one of our precious decomposers.

July 22, 2015 | Compass ChallengeLearn to read a compass and count your steps to complete the course.

July 29, 2015 | Wagon Tour BingoEnjoy a narrated tour of The Arboretum grounds and complete a BINGO card based on what you see and hear. Seating on the wagon is limited—first come, first served.

August 5, 2015 | Group Nature GamesGet together for relays, hide-n-seek and other active games with a nature twist.

August 12, 2015 | Garden Fairy HouseBuild an enchanting miniature home alongside our gardens.

August 19, 2015 | Tweet, Call ROAR!What animal do you hear? Investigate the sounds of critters.

August 26, 2015 | Monarch BeautyInvestigate the lives of these delicate but strong creatures and wish them well on their long migration!

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