Check out our daily sustainability tips all January long!
Drop off your undecorated, live Christmas Tree behind the Nature Center!
Thank you to Wayne County Foundation for funding to help us expand the parking lot on the East Side!
Check out our daily sustainability tips all January long!
The winter season is here!
That means cooler weather and harder to follow trails!
Please dress appropriately for the weather and
use caution while on the trails!
Important News from Hayes Arboretum (Updated 1/20/2022):
Main Entrance is Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm.
East Side Trailhead is Open dawn to dusk, every day.
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All visitors - regardless of vaccination status - are kindly asked to wear a mask indoors.
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Hiking trails can be accessed from the Main Entrance (801 Elks Road) and the East Side Trailhead (corner of Hayes Arboretum Road and Woodside Drive).
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Mountain Bike Trails are accessed from the East Side Trailhead and are weather dependent. Please confirm the status of the mountain bike trails here.
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The restrooms are OPEN and can be accessed from the back of the Nature Center.
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The Nature Center is OPEN to the public. Some rooms and exhibits remain closed.
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The Auto Tour is OPEN. Please call the day of the visit to verify it is open or closed to the public for that particular day. Tokens can be purchased in the Nature Center. Members are free while nonmembers pay $5/car.
Thank you for understanding.
Hayes Arboretum is a private property and classified forest. This means that you cannot collect or hunt mushrooms, flowers, plants, animals, and other natural objects from the property without permission of Hayes Arboretum staff.
Please follow these rules and stay on the trails.
Help us protect the forest for future generations.
Thank you!
Dogs are welcomed!
Please use leash and clean up after pets.
 Hiking TrailsCome explore our sixteen miles of hiking trails, the heart and soul of the Arboretum. |  20201013_131341See the beautiful scenery of Hayes Arboretum from the comfort of your car on this two-mile driving tour. Admission is $5 per car and free for members. |
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 IMG_0653We host a variety of programs and events throughout the year for all ages, including public hikes, school field trips, and special celebrations. |  Mountain BikingHayes Arboretum's Mountain Bike trails are located on the East Side of the property, on the corner of Woodside Dr. and Hayes Arb Rd. Before riding, you must sign a one-time safety waiver, and of course, wear a helmet! |
 Continuing the TraditionThe Arboretum has a history of over 100 years of environmental stewardship; Stanley Hayes bought his first parcels of land in 1915. |  20200625_192912Becoming a member is one of the best ways to support the Arboretum, and members receive a variety of benefits in return. |
Month of Sustainability
Now - Jan 31st, Virtual Event
Visit our social media pages daily for tips on sustainable living.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Now - Jan 29th, 9-5pm
Drop of your undecorated, live Christmas tree behind the Nature Center any Tues - Sat, 9-5pm.
Read & Roam: Stranger in the Woods
Now - Jan 29th, Dawn to Dusk
Starts on the Orange Hiking Trail on the East Side.
Hayes Hikes & Hot Chocolate
Saturday, Jan 29th, 10-4pm
Hot Chocolate and Coffee will be available in the Nature Center.