Join us for our next program.

  • StoryWalk Project Sign at the entrance of a forest trail.

    StoryWalk | Every day | 9am-5pm

    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.

  • Person in winter clothing holding a cup of coffee and a flower.

    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.

  • Person handling white powdery substance on a table, with broken pieces and tools nearby.

    Intro Carve Workshop | July 29th-30th | 10:30am-noon

    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

  • Person with a beard and mustache, wearing a light blue collared shirt, smiling while carving or shaping a piece of light-colored wood with a hand tool inside a room with wooden cabinets in the background.

    Walking Stick Workshop | July 29th-30th | 1-2:30pm

    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

  • Group of people in a parking lot gathered for a photo with "BeTempered" logo.

    Gratitude Walk | Sat, Aug 1st | 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.

  • Beekeeper holding a frame of honeybees.

    Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting | Tuesday, Aug 18th | 6:30pm

    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.

  • Group of young children playing with a dough mixture in the play area.

    Tinkergarten Playdate | TBD | 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.

  • roup of adults hiking through a summer forest.

    American Discovery Trail Hiking Club | TBD

    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.