Upcoming Events
Self-led Events
Independent Programs
Read & Roam:
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds
Now - June 25th
Tuesday - Saturday, 9-5pm
Join Ms Frizzle as the Magic School Bus travels inside a flower!
Start the story on the Red Trail. This trail begins behind the Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile.
Thank you to Every Child Can Read for their generous book donation!
*all books have been given away*
Free and open to all!
Hayes Summer Adventures
Now - July 30th
Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4pm
Join us for a summer of free family hikes and crafts! Each week will have a unique theme that includes a free staff-led hike at 10am. Crafts will be located in the Butterfly Cottage in the Nature Playscape.
Themes:
June 7th - 11th: Forests
June 14th - 18th: Birds
June 21st - 25th: Pond Life
July 5th - 9th: Nature Sounds
July 12th - 16th: Insects
July 19th - 23rd: Flowers
July 26th - 30th: Pollinators
Free and open to all!
Saturday, June 25th | 9am-4pm
Woodcarving Workshop
Join woodcarving artist Dayle Lewis for a woodcarving workshop! For more information or to register, click here.
Saturday, July 2nd | 9:00am
American Discovery Trail Hiking Club
Do you want to walk our trails but don't want to go alone? Tag along with the American Discovery Trail Hiking Club as they hike the forests of Hayes Arboretum. Learn more about the group and future dates and locations here.
Meet at the Nature Center parking lot (801 Elks Rd)
Free and open to all!
Tuesday, July 19th | 6:30pm
Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting
Are you an avid bee lover or want to learn more about beekeeping? Join the Eastern Indiana Beekeepers as they meet on various topics. Learn more here.
Free and open to all!