Check out this WVXU article featuring our naturalist!
Thank you to the Reid Community Health Benefit for funding this project to help families be outside more!
Thank you to Wayne County Foundation for funding to help us expand the parking lot on the East Side!
Leaves are beginning to change color as the fall season is here!
Remember to leave mushrooms and all other natural objects in the forest for others to enjoy.
No hunting or collecting is allowed at Hayes Arboretum.
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.
 Hiking TrailsCome explore our sixteen miles of hiking trails, the heart and soul of the Arboretum. |  Auto TourSee 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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 ProgramsWe 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. |  MembershipBecoming a member is one of the best ways to support the Arboretum, and members receive a variety of benefits in return. |
ArbLeaf
Now - Oct 29th, 9-5PM
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.
Read & Roam:
We're Going on a Leaf Hunt
Now - Oct 1st, Tues-Sat, 9-5PM
Hike the Blue Trail behind the Nature Center.
Fall Mushroom Program
Saturday, Oct 1st, 10-NOON
Meet in the Annex.
Leaf Art
Now - Oct 1st, Tues-Sat, 9-5PM
Activity starts in the Nature Center.
ADTHC Hike
Thursday, Oct 6th, 4PM
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.
Read & Roam:
The Three Bears' Halloween
Oct 11th - 29th, Tues-Sat, 9-5PM
Hike the Blue Trail behind the Nature Center.
ADTHC Hike
Saturday, Oct 15th, 9AM
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.
Seed Collecting with
Dr Jaime Coon
Saturday, Oct 15th, 10-NOON
Meet in the Annex Building.
Eastern Indiana Beekeepers
Tuesday, Oct 18th, 6:30PM
Meet in the Nature Center.
Generation G Night
Friday, Oct 21st, 5-7PM
Stop by the Main Entrance.
Weed Wrangle
Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10-NOON
Meet in the Annex Building.
ADTHC Hike
Saturday, Nov 5th, 9AM
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.