Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - No Two Alike.

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.

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.

Let’s go on an adventure! We will start with a hike along the trails, collecting our memories along the way, before bringing our story together in a special craft. Suggested ages: 3-8 years of age.

Meet at the Nature Center.

Free and open to all | Registration preferred.

Let’s welcome the return of the timberdoodle with a walk through our prairie and forest. Keep your eyes open for the chance to see a sky dance or even hear the familiar “peent” call of the woodcock.

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

Free and open to all | Registration preferred.

Collaboration with Cope Environmental Center.

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.

Calendar-date spring is just around the corner, but what is actually happening outside? Let’s explore the forest for signs of the season and determine if spring is here or still on the way.

Meet in the Nature Center.

Free and open to all | Registration preferred.

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.

Forests are vital to our planet and to people. Take a hike with our naturalist through both young and old forests and learn the many ways that trees help us in our everyday lives.

Meet in the Nature Center.

Free and open to all | Registration preferred.

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.