Upcoming Events
StoryWalk
Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - The Snowy Day/Un Dia De Nieve.
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
Recycle your live holiday tree at Hayes Arboretum. Drop off undecorated trees at the first parking area at our 801 Elks Road Entrance.
Artificial trees should be dropped off at the East Central Indiana RE Hub on Thursdays 1-6pm or Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Free and open to all
Christmas Tree Recycling
December 26th-January 17th | 8pm-5pm
Share your goals for the new year, warm up with some hot chocolate or coffee, and join a staff member for the first hike of the year. Distance and pace will be based on the audience and weather.
Meet in the Nature Center. Registration is preferred. Save your spot here.
Free and open to all.
First Hike at Hayes
Saturday, January 3rd | 10am
January Family Hike & Craft
Stop, look, and listen for birds on the trail with our naturalist. Warm up inside with a bird feeder craft to take home to help out feathered friends in your neighborhood. Suggested ages: 3-8 years.
Meet in the Nature Center. Registration is preferred. Save your spot here.
Free and open to all.
Tuesday, January 13th | 10am
Winter Hike
Saturday, January 17th | 1pm
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, January 20th | 6:30pm
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
Saturday, January 3rd | 9am Thursday, January 22nd | 4:15pm
Hot Chocolate at Hayes Arb
Warm up with free hot chocolate and coffee in the Nature Center. Save a cup and bring your own favorite mug.
Thank you to the Richmond Starbucks for their generous donation.
Free and open to all.
Saturday, January 31st | 10am-2pm