Upcoming Events
Self-led Events
Independent Programs
Read & Roam:
When Spring Comes
Now - May 28th
Tuesday - Saturday, 9-5pm
Spring is here! Enjoy Kevin Henkes' When Spring Comes along the Yellow Trail.
Start the story on the Yellow Trail. This trail begins behind the Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile. Includes steep hills.
Free and open to all!
Hayes Summer Adventures
June 7th - 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!
Tuesday, May 17th | 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!
Thursday, May 26th | 4:00pm
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!