Join us for our next program.

  • StoryWalk Project Sign at the entrance of a forest trail.

    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.

  • Person in winter clothing holding a cup of coffee and a flower.

    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.

  • Group of adults hiking through a summer forest.

    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.

  • Group of people in a parking lot gathered for a photo with "BeTempered" logo.

    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.

  • Pink Spring Beauty flower bloomed amongst last fall's leaves.

    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.

  • Group of young children playing with a dough mixture in the play area.

    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.

  • Yellow Trout Lily Flower

    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.

  • 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.

  • Beekeeper holding a frame of honeybees.

    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.

  • A Sycamore Tree leaf focused on the branch of a tree.

    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.

  • Green Garlic mustard leaves

    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.

  • Road leading through a springtime forest

    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.