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Sunday Seminar: Native Plants

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

Are you interested in native plants and the importance of planting them? Join Alicia Bosela at Ironweed Native Plant Nursery for an informative presentation. A plant sale will follow the…

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Western Kentucky Beer Festival

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

April 19th, 2025, 12 pm - 5 pm A festival bringing craft beers to the western side of the state, one year at a time, and presented by Western Kentucky breweries. Theme for 2025: Bockfest! No tickets are required for attendance, all 21 and up attendees will be age-verified. Click HERE for event updates via…

Guided Hike: Trees

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

Join Forester Cannan on a tree hike at the arboretum. Guests will be able to learn about various trees and ask questions along the way! Celebrate Arbor Day!Meet at the Welcome Center.

Star Party

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

Take in the night sky at Mahr Park Arboretum. The Star Party will be one of two for the year. Located at Barn B., Guests will enjoy a sky tour led by Ross Workman and can view objects with telescopes. Guests are welcome to bring their own telescopes as well.Open to the public and free.

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 will learn about the summer solstice and experience a guided hike at night.We will meet at the Welcome Center, this hike will be in the…

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.

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

Star Party

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

Take in the night sky at Mahr Park Arboretum. Located at Barn B, guests will enjoy a sky tour led by Ross Workman and can view objects with telescopes. Guests are welcome to bring their own telescopes as well.Open to the public and free.

Harvest Fest at Mahr Park

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

Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Harvest Fest at Mahr Park!This family fun two-day event is a kick-off of all things fall- and you are invited!Lots of planning is underway, so stay tuned for more info! Please contact lbess@madisonvillegov.com if you have any questions about the event.

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