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View fullsize Make memories at Hayes Arboretum this summer during our Explorer Camp! Children in grades 1st-4th grade are invited to join our naturalist for adventures through our forests to search for animals, plants, and much more! Every participant receives an
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View fullsize The sun is shining and the wildflowers are blooming Take some time to visit Hayes Arboretum this weekend: Nature Center: open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Main Entrance: every day, 9am-5pm East Entrance: every day, dawn to dusk Friendly reminder:
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