Upcoming Events
Self-led Events
Independent Programs
Riddle Me This
Now - December 4th
Every day, dawn to dusk
Work your body and your mind,
when you hike the Orange Trail and find,
riddles and fun facts about native
wildlife.
Trail starts at the East Side Parking Lot
(corner of Hayes Arb Rd & Woodside Dr).
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Read & Roam: We're Going on a Bear Hunt!
December 7th - January 1st
Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm
Bring story time to the forest! Hike the Blue Trail and read Michael Rosen's retelling of We're Going on a Bear Hunt!
The Blue Trail (0.75 miles) has some steep hills. Starts behind Nature Center.
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Winter Activity Packets
December 14th - 23rd
Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm
Need something for your child to do this winter break? Pick up one of our winter packets in the Nature Center! This packet includes activities for both inside and outside adventures.
Packets can be picked up inside the Nature Center Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm. No registration necessary.
Self-led | Family-friendly | Free
Saturday, Jan 1st | 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!
TBD
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!