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The start of something new at
Hayes Arboretumβ¦
Take a look into the future of Hayes Arboretum – designed by input from the community and through the expertise of Rundell Ernstberger Associates and DELV Design.
Thank you to the Ronald L McDaniel Foundation for generously funding the creation of this plan.
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Seasonal Hours
Main Entrance Gate
801 Elks Road
Every Day, 8am-5pm
Nature Center, Restrooms, & Auto Tour
801 Elks Road
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
East Entrance
Corner of Hayes Arboretum Road & Woodside Drive
Every Day, Dawn to Dusk
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StoryWalk
Every Day | 9am-5pm
Travel the trail to read along to this monthβs story. Visit the Nature Center for a free book after you complete your hike.
Blue Trail behind the Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
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Saturday Coffee
Every Saturday | 9am-2pm
Get cozy, drink away, and enjoy watching birds visit the feeders. Help us by bringing your favorite cup or mug.
Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
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Gratitude Walk
Sat, March 7th | 9am
A gratitude walk is intentional movement with an intentional mindset. You walk without music or distraction and mentally list things youβre grateful for, past, present, and even future. Join BeTempered for their monthly hike at Hayes Arboretum.
Meet at the East Entrance Trailhead
191 Hayes Arboretum Road
Free and open to all.
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March Family Hike & Craft
Tues, March 10th | 10am
Letβs go on an adventure! We will start with a hike along the trails, collecting our memories along the way, before bringing our story together in a special craft.
Suggested ages: 3-8 years.
Meet in the Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
Registration preferred.
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Woodcock Walk
Wed, March 11th | 7:45pm
Letβs welcome the return of the timberdoodle with a walk through our prairie and forest. Keep your eyes open for the chance to see a sky dance or even hear the familiar βpeentβ call of the woodcock.
Meet at the East Side Entrance
Corner of Hayes Arb Road & Woodside Drive
Free and open to all.
Registration preferred.
Collaboration with Cope Environmental Center.
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American Discovery Trail Hiking Club
Thurs, March 12th | 4:15pm
Sat, March 21st | 9:00am
Walk along with the American Discovery Trail Hikers as they traverse the trails of
Hayes Arboretum.
Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
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Signs of Spring Hike
Sat, March 14th | 1pm
Calendar-date spring is just around the corner, but what is actually happening outside? Letβs explore the forest for signs of the season and determine if spring is here or still on the way.
Meet in the Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
Registration preferred.
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Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting
Tues, March 17th | 6:30pm
Join regional beekeepers in the Nature Center monthly to discuss various beekeeping topics.
Meet in the Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
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International Day of Forests Hike
Sat, March 21st | 1pm
Forests are vital to our planet and to people.
Take a hike with our naturalist through both young and old forests and learn the many ways that trees help us in our everyday lives.
Meet in the Nature Center
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
Registration preferred.
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Tinkergarten March Playdate
Mon, March 23rd | 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
801 Elks Road
Free and open to all.
Suggested ages: 18 months to 8 years of age
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