Join us for our next program.
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StoryWalk | Every day | 9am-5pm
Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - The Trouble with Dragons.
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.
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Saturday Coffee & Bird Watching | Every Saturday | 9am-2pm
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.
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Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting | Tuesday, Sept 15th | 6:30pm
It is our Annual Potluck! Bring a honey-inspired dish to share with the group.
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.
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American Discovery Trail Hiking Club | Saturday, Sept 19th | 8:30am
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.
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iNat Together @ Hayes Arb | Wednesday, Sept 23rd | 5:30-6:30pm
New to iNaturalist or need an expert to help you? Join Hayes Arboretum Program Coordinator and iNaturalist Ambassador Jenilee Braun on Wed, Sept 23rd from 5:30-6:30pm for a group-led BioBlitz.
Data collected at Hayes Arboretum during this period helps staff, researchers, and visitors better understand the unique fauna, flora, and fungi on property.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Volunteer event.
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American Discovery Trail Hiking Club | Thursday, Sept 24th | 8am
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.
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Fall Mushroom Program | Saturday, Sept 26th | 10am-noon
Learn about the amazing world of fungi during our presentation with special guest Dr Don Ruch, Professor Emeritus of Biology from Ball State. Then join our naturalist for a hike in search of fall mushrooms.
Meet in the Turner-Gray Meeting Room.
Free and open to all.
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Gratitude Walk | Saturday, Oct 3rd | 9am
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.
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Tinkergarten Playdate | Friday, Oct 9th | 10am
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.