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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Tinkergarten Playdate | Friday, Sept 4th | 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.
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Gratitude Walk | Saturday, Sept 5th | 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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Weed Wrangle | Saturday, Sept 5th | 4pm
Help us remove harmful invasive plants from our forests! Volunteers are asked to dress in long pants and close-toed shoes as you may go off the main trail.
Meet at the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.
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.