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Guided Hike: Birding

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

Join hike leader, Erika Wood for a birding hike at the Arboretum.Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count and see how many species you can find!The hike begins at the Mahr Welcome Center.Recommended: Binoculars and closed-toe shoes. 

Beekeeping @ Mahr Park

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

Would you be interested in the Mahr beekeeping program for 2025?Join Kevin Moser, Erik Miller, and Chip Tate with a presentation on an intro to the program.*The program requires bee school and select weekend bee meetings and hive checks

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 presentation.Event Barn A

Western KY Beer Fest

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

Save the date! Join us in Madisonville for the 2nd Annual Western KY Beer Fest at Mahr Park Arboretum! Stay tuned for more info!

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