Upcoming Events
Self-led Events
Independent Programs
Read & Roam: Seeds
June 9th - July 3rd
Tuesday-Saturdays, 9-5pm
Bring story time to the woods! Follow Carme Lemniscates' story along the Red Trail (starts behind Nature Center).
The Red Trail is a dirt trail 1 mile in length on the West Side of the property (801 Elks Rd Entrance).
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Nocturnal Neighbors
June 15th - 19th, 9-5pm
Who is that in the shadows? Try to identify nocturnal animals from a silhouette and learn how they can see us, even when we can't see them!
This program will be on the Blue Trail. The Blue Trail is a dirt trail (0.75 miles) that begins behind the Nature Center.
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Endangered in Indiana
June 22nd - 26th, 9-5pm
Learn about the animals that are listed as endangered and species of greatest concern here in Indiana.
The Orange Hiking Trail (approx 1.5 miles) is located on the East Side (corner of Hayes Arb Rd & Woodside Dr).
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Tuesday, June 15th, 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!
Saturday, June 26th, 9am
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!