Join us for our next program.
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StoryWalk | Every day | 9am-5pm
Travel the Blue Trail to read along to this month’s story - No Two Alike.
The Blue Trail begins behind the Nature Center. This 0.75 mile dirt loop has some steep hills. Stop by the Nature Center after you’ve completed the trail for a free book.
Self-led | Free and open to all.
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Saturday Coffee & Bird Watching | Every Saturday | 9am-2pm
Bring your favorite mug to the Nature Center for free coffee in the Bird Watching Room. Get cozy and enjoy watching birds visit the feeders.
Donations are welcome.
Self-led | Free and open to all.
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American Discovery Trail Hiking Club | Thursday, April 2nd, 4pm | Thursday, April 23rd, 4pm
Hike the forests of Hayes Arboretum with the American Discovery Trail Hiking Club. No fees, no commitments, just hiking.
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot.
Free and open to all.
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Gratitude Walk | Saturday, April 4th | 9am
A gratitude walk is intentional movement with an intentional mindset. Join BeTempered for their monthly hike at Hayes Arboretum.
Meet at the East Entrance (corner of Hayes Arb Rd and Woodside Dr).
Free and open to all.
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A Walk with Wildflowers | Saturday, April 11th | 1pm
The spring wildflowers are here - but not for long! Spend some of your Saturday afternoon learning fun facts and how to identify our early spring ephemerals.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.
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April Tinkergarten Playdate | Monday, April 13th | 10am
Join Lizzie for her monthly playdate! Each event includes a short activity, story time, and song, followed by time for families to socialize and play.
Meet in the Nature Playscape.
Free and open to all.
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Evening Wildflower Hike | Wednesday, April 15th | 5:30pm
Looking for plans this Wednesday evening? Join us after hours for a special hike in search of spring ephemeral flowers in the forest.
Meet in Nature Center.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.
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Spring Season Hike | Saturday, April 18th | 1pm
Let’s enjoy spring for all it has to offer - warmer weather, wildflowers, bird songs, and good company! Hike will take place on gravel and dirt trail and will around 1 mile in length.
Meet at the East Entrance.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.
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Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting | Tuesday, April 21st | 6:30pm
Have questions about honeybees? Why not ask a beekeeper! Join us for this monthly meeting as we discuss various bee topics.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Free and open to all.
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Arbor Day Hike | Friday, April 24th | 6pm
Let’s spend some time in the forest appreciating all the things that trees have done for us! Learn how to identify a few common trees and why forests are important.
Meet in the Nature Center.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.
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Weed Wrangle | Saturday, April 25th | 4pm
Join Wayne County Invasive Plant Education & Removal for an hour at Hayes Arboretum! Volunteers will learn how to identify and remove garlic mustard.
Meet at the Turner-Grey Meeting Room.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.
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East Side Evening Hike | Thursday, April 30th | 6pm
Join us during these extra hours of sunshine for a group hike on the East Property with our naturalist.
Meet at the East Entrance.
Free and open to all | Registration preferred.