Fall Seed Collection

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Artemis I Moon Tree has Landed!

Thank you to NASA, USDA, and the US Forest Service for this unique opportunity.

ArbNet Accredidation

We are excited to announce that we are now accredited through ArbNet!

Fall Seed Collection

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SPECIAL HOURS

The Main Entrance (801 Elks Rd) open every day, 7am-7pm

from now until the end of October.

The East Side (corner of Hayes Arb Rd and Woodside Dr)

open every day, dawn to dusk.

Nature Center, Auto Tour, & Restrooms open Tues-Sat, 9-5pm.

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!

Visitors must leash and clean up after dogs.

9am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday

Hiking Trails Come explore our sixteen miles of hiking trails, the heart and soul of the Arboretum.	Auto Tour See 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.
Programs We host a variety of programs and events throughout the year for all ages, including public hikes, school field trips, and special celebrations.	Mountain Biking Hayes 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 Tradition The Arboretum has a history of over 100 years of environmental stewardship; Stanley Hayes bought his first parcels of land in 1915.	Membership Becoming a member is one of the best ways to support the Arboretum, and members receive a variety of benefits in return.

StoryWalk: Full of Fall

Now - November | 9AM - 5PM

Begins behind Nature Center

(801 Elks Road)

ArbLeaf

Now - Oct 31st | 7AM - 7PM

Meet in the Nature Playscape

(801 Elks Road).

Hoosiers Helping Habitat

Saturday, Oct 12th | 10AM - Noon

Meet in the Annex/Turner-Grey Room

(801 Elks Road).

Eastern Indiana Beekeepers

Tuesday, Oct 15th | 6:30pm

Meet in the Nature Center

(801 Elks Road).

American Discovery Trail Hiking Club

Thursday, Oct 24th | 4:15PM

Meet in the Annex/Turner-Grey Room

(801 Elks Road).

Fall Seed Collection

Saturday, Oct 26th | 10AM - Noon

Meet in the Annex/Turner-Grey Room

(801 Elks Road).

See All Upcoming Events

Dogs are welcomed!

Visitors must leash and clean up after dogs.

Hiking Trails

Come explore our sixteen miles of hiking trails, the heart and soul of the Arboretum.

Auto Tour

See 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.

Programs

We host a variety of programs and events throughout the year for all ages, including public hikes, school field trips, and special celebrations.

Mountain Biking

Hayes 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 Tradition

The Arboretum has a history of over 100 years of environmental stewardship; Stanley Hayes bought his first parcels of land in 1915.

Membership