Upcoming Events
Arboretum Events
Independent Programs
Water Wednesdays
June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
10am
Dive into our wetlands to learn about the animals that live there. Family hike.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/child
Trail Thursdays
June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
10am
Explore the trails in search of things that crawl, fly, and grow. Family hike.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/child
Native American Mound Program
Saturday, June 10th
10am
Go back in time as we visit the Adena Mound on property and discuss what was discovered during its excavation.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/adult
Children 12 and under: Free
Arboretum History Series: Part 1
Wednesday, June 14th
6:30PM
Morrison-Reeves Library
Join us as we look back in time at the life of Stanley W Hayes and the creation of Hayes Arboretum.
This presentation will take place at Morrisson-Reeves Library.
Free and open to all!
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Invasive Species Hike
Saturday, June 17th
10am
Join Liz Yetter, Indiana's East Central Regional Invasive Specialist, for an educational hike through Hayes Arboretum.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/adult
Children 12 and under: Free
Arboretum History Series: Part 2
Wednesday, June 21st
6:30PM
Hayes Arb Nature Center
Join us as we discuss the years from 1963 to today, looking at the expansion, decline, and rebirth of the Arboretum over the past 60 years.
This presentation will take place at the Hayes Arb Nature Center.
Free and open to all!
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Native Tree ID Hike
Saturday, June 24th
10am
Learn leaf language and how to identify native trees.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/adult
Children 12 and under: Free
Hayes Natural History Hike
Saturday, July 1st
10am
Join our naturalist for a hike through the property where we will discuss the changes to the natural environment within the past 100 years.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2/adult
Children 12 and under: Free
Every Thursday | 6PM
Meditation Hikes at Hayes
Join us for a peaceful hike and meditation through the beautiful forests of Hayes Arboretum. The group starts at 6PM so please arrive a few minutes early.
Meet at the East Side Parking Lot
(corner of Hayes Arb Rd & Woodside Dr)
Free and open to all!
Tuesday, June 20th | 4PM
Saturday, July 1st | 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!
Tuesday, June 20th | 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!