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Guided Hike: Summer Solstice

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Celebrate the longest day of the year on a guided night hike! The summer solstice happens when one of Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun!On this hike, you…

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2025 Mahr Park Photography Contest

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Mark your calendars!We would love you to participate in our annual photography contest at Mahr Park Arboretum! We want to see the arboretum from your lens!More details soon on categories/rules.

Pennyroyal Master Gardeners’ Garden Tour

June 28th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join the Pennyroyal Master Gardeners for an exposition of 6 stunning gardens and farms that provide a delightful escape into nature’s serene beauty. This year's tour will feature a fairy garden, water features, small space gardens, traditional backyard garden getaways plus the folks at OrganiLock will have their…

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Guided Hike: Pollinators

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join Kevin Moser on a tour of the gardens and learn about the Mahr Park honey bee program! Meet at the Mahr Park Welcome Center. 

Sunday Seminar: Bee 101

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join Larry Stone, President of the Audubon Bee Keepers Association and avid bee keeper to discuss the importance of honey bees and an informative and interactive presentation.Location: Event Barn A

Hay Bale Trail

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Get ready for a fun-filled autumn adventure for the whole family with the 5th Annual Hay Bale Trail at Mahr Park Arboretum! Marvel at the impressive displays of creativity and talent from local businesses and organizations as you drive through the scenic trail. With over 80 entries, you'll be delighted by the unique hay bale…

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Guided Fall Shoreline Water Trek

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Enjoy a leisurely guided kayak trek at the Arboretum. Take in the beautiful sights along the shore of Lake Pee Wee!If you are unfamiliar with kayaking and would like to go with a group, this is a great opportunity for you! Seasoned kayakers are invited as well.Meet us at the kayak launch at 2:00 p.m.We…

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Guided Hike: Fall Scavenger Hunt

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Enjoy the crisp air and changing leaves at the Arboretum as we trek out into the great outdoors in search of natural treasures.We invite you to bring your littles to the fall scavenger hunt and afterward, they will create a work of art with their finds! Recommended ages: 1st-5th grades. We will meet at the Welcome…

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Guided Hike: New Year Hike

Mahr Park Arboretum 465 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Hike the 40-acre forest and kick off the first day of 2026! Meet at the Mahr Park Arboretum Welcome Center and join trail guide Maria Bailey.

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