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 - 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.

  • 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.

  • Group of adults hiking through a summer forest.

    American Discovery Trail Hiking Club | Thursday, March 12th, 4:15pm | Saturday, March 21st, 9am

    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.

  • Pink Spring Beauty flower bloomed amongst last fall's leaves.

    Signs of Spring Hike | Saturday, March 14th | 1pm

    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.

  • Beekeeper holding a frame of honeybees.

    Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting | Tuesday, March 17th | 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.

  • A Sycamore Tree leaf focused on the branch of a tree.

    International Day of Forests Hike | Saturday, March 21st | 1pm

    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.

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

    March Tinkergarten Playdate | Monday, March 23rd | 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.

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

    Gratitude Walk | Saturday, April 4th | 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.