Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - Raindrops to Rainbow.

The Blue Trail begins behind the Nature Center. This 0.75 mile dirt loop has some steep hills. Stop by the Nature Center after you’ve completed the trail for a free book.

Self-led | Free and open to all.

Bring your favorite mug to the Nature Center for free coffee in the Bird Watching Room. Get cozy and enjoy watching birds visit the feeders.

Donations are welcome.

Self-led | Free and open to all.

Want to attract birds in your backayrd? Join Dennis McDaniel of Wild Birds Unlimited for a presentation on backyard birds. After the presentation, each registrant will build a hopper style feeder (normally a $40 value) to take home. No woodworking skills are needed! Each person leaves with a hopper-style bird feeder and seed to take home. 

Meet in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration required as supplies are limited.

Members: $12/person | Nonmembers: $15/person. 

Add enchantment to your bookshelf by creating a book nook shelf insert. Join special guests from Morrisson-Reeves Library for an evening of crafting and love of books. 

Meet in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration required as supplies are limited.

Free and open to all. 

Growing a native food forest can feed your family, support wildlife, and requires less work than maintaining a conventional garden. Come learn more about how to start your own food forest!

Meet in the Nature Center. 

Registration preferred.

Members: $3/person | Nonmembers: $5/person. Children 12 and under free.

Did you know that research shows that overall wellness increases in green spaces? Increase your physical and mental wellness by joining us for a session of yoga. Bring your yoga mat and join us at the Brice E Hayes Memorial Fountain Lawn. Led by Amber Hall. 

Meet at the East Entrance.

Registration preferred.

Free and open to all. 

Hike the forests of Hayes Arboretum with the American Discovery Trail Hiking Club. No fees, no commitments, just hiking.

Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.

Free and open to all.

We are asking for volunteers to help us learn what species are in the Pollinator Field! All you need is a cell phone and the iNaturalist app. Volunteers will meet with our naturalist, learn how to use your phone to take images of plants, and then be given an area to photograph all the different plants and animals. All volunteers will receive a small gift for their help.

Meet at the East Entrance.

Registration preferred.

Free and open to all. Phone or camera required.

Discover the medicinal uses of plants found here in the prairie and forests of Hayes. Led by Cierra Taylor, owner of Run Wild Apothecary.

Meet at the East Entrance.

Registration preferred.

Members: $3/person | Nonmembers: $5/person. Children 12 and under are free.

Have questions about honeybees? Why not ask a beekeeper! Join us for this monthly meeting as we discuss various bee topics.

Meet in the Nature Center.

Free and open to all.

Hike the forests of Hayes Arboretum with the American Discovery Trail Hiking Club. No fees, no commitments, just hiking.

Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.

Free and open to all.

Engage in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku and immerse yourself in nature using your senses. This mindful walk will take you into the forests of Hayes Arboretum. Led by Tabetha Glomb. 

Meet in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration preferred.

Free and open to all. 

The Pollinator Prairie is in full bloom! Join Jaime Coon for a short hike through the field, learning how to identify these native plants and why this ecosystem is so important.

Meet at the East Entrance.

Registration preferred.

Members: $3/person | Nonmembers: $5/person. Children 12 and under are free.

Join us in search of six-legged friends in the forest.

Suggested ages: 3-8 years of age

Check in at the Nature Center. Activity in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration preferred.

Members: Free | Nonmembers: $2/child. All adult guardians are free of charge.

Learn the basics of woodcarving through this hands-on, introductory course. Taught by the talented Dayle Lewis.

Meet in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration required.

Open to everyone 3rd grade and up.

Members: $20/person | Nonmembers: $25/person

Build your technique and create a hiking stick uniquely your own! Taught by the talented Dayle Lewis.

Meet in the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.

Registration required.

Open to everyone 3rd grade and up.

Members: $25/person | Nonmembers: $30/person

Join Lizzie for her monthly playdate! Each event includes a short activity, story time, and song, followed by time for families to socialize and play.

Meet in the Nature Playscape.

Free and open to all.

A gratitude walk is intentional movement with an intentional mindset. Join BeTempered for their monthly hike at Hayes Arboretum.

Meet at the East Entrance (corner of Hayes Arb Rd and Woodside Dr).

Free and open to all.