Upcoming Events
StoryWalk
Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - This Is the Nest That Robin Built.
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
Every day, 9am-5pm
Saturday Coffee & Bird Watching
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
Every Saturday, 9am-2pm
American Discovery Trail Hiking Club
Tag along with the American Discovery Trail Hiking Club as they hike the forests of Hayes Arboretum. Meet in Nature Center Parking Lot.
Self-led | Free and open to all
TBD
Member’s Night Hike
Roast a marshmallow over a fire, enjoy the Nature Center after hours, and explore the night forest with our naturalist during this exclusive members only event.
Hike begins at 8:45pm.
Registration is required. Call 765.962.3745 or email jbraun@hayesarb.org.
Free and open to current Hayes Arboretum members only.
Saturday, June 14th | 8-10pm
Join guest experts every Saturday for a nature presentation and hike. Schedule is listed below:
June 21st, 8pm-10pm: Moth Night
June 28th, 8am-10am: Morning Bird Hike
July 12th, 2pm-4pm: Herb Hike
July 19th, 10am-Noon: Beekeeping Basics
July 26th, 10am-Noon: Pollinator Field Tour
Registration is preferred. Register here.
Members: $3/person | Non-Members: $5/person | Children 12 and under are free
Saturday Summer Series
Saturdays in June & July | Time varies
Explorer Camp 2025
Make memories at Hayes Arboretum this summer during our Explorer Camp Program. Children in grades 1st-4th grade are invited to join our naturalist for adventures through our forests and streams in search of animals, plants, and much more! Every participant receives an Explorer Bag filled with items that will encourage them to discover the natural world around them.
Register here.
Children: $70/each | Members: 10% off
June 16th-20th | 9am-noon
Eastern Indiana Beekeepers
Join the Eastern Indiana Beekeepers for their monthly meeting on various bee topics. Open to anyone curious about beekeeping.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Free and open to all
Tuesday, June 17th | 6:30pm