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  • Firefly Night Hike on Saturday!

    May 11, 2017 Eric Ivie

    Our annual Firefly Night Hike is Saturday at McCloud Nature Park!

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  • Summer Nature Day Camp Registration is Open!

    May 8, 2017 Eric Ivie

    Get your kids ages 8-14 registered for our Summer Nature Day Camps!

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  • Animal Tales in July

    November 18, 2016 hcparks

    Our monthly Animal Tales program returns to local public libraries during the week of July 5-7 with “The Very Lonely Firefly” by Eric Carle.

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  • Summer Fun Run Series is Underway!

    November 18, 2016 hcparks

    Pre-register NOW for the Summer Fun Run Series and save time at check-in!

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5 Tips for Enjoying Your Summer Fun Run

With a record-shattering 963 people participating in the first Summer Fun Run

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Wall Calendar Photo Contest

We’re now accepting photos for our 2018 wall calendar!

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Summer 2017 Explorer Program Guide

The Summer 2017 issue of The Explorer, covering May – August, 2017.

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Map of All Hendricks County Parks

Interactive map displaying all parks in Hendricks County.

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Upcoming Events

Jun
23
Fri
10:00 am Young Adventurers Day Camp: Anim... @ McCloud Nature Park
Young Adventurers Day Camp: Anim... @ McCloud Nature Park
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Young Adventurers Day Camp: Animal Rehab @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Learn about how to become a wildlife rehabilitator! You will get your hands on some real mammal fur, and learn
Jun
24
Sat
9:00 pm Firefly Night Hike @ McCloud Nature Park
Firefly Night Hike @ McCloud Nature Park
Jun 24 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Firefly Night Hike @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Learn why fireflies flash (and why they never have to pay an electric bill!), and join Park Naturalists on a
Jun
27
Tue
10:00 am Lil’ Explorers Day Camp: Get Messy @ McCloud Nature Park
Lil’ Explorers Day Camp: Get Messy @ McCloud Nature Park
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lil' Explorers Day Camp: Get Messy @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
***This day camp is now FULL.*** Come get messy at McCloud! We will play in the mud, and learn about
Jun
28
Wed
6:00 pm Summer Fun Run: Hummel Park @ Hummel Park
Summer Fun Run: Hummel Park @ Hummel Park
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer Fun Run: Hummel Park @ Hummel Park | Plainfield | Indiana | United States
What better way to enjoy your summer than by exploring your parks?! The 2017 Summer Fun Run Series takes you
Jun
29
Thu
10:00 am Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Arc... @ McCloud Nature Park
Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Arc... @ McCloud Nature Park
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Archery Adventure @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
***This day camp is now FULL.*** Our most popular camp, archery is back! Register early, because this camp always fills
Jun
30
Fri
10:00 am Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Arc... @ McCloud Nature Park
Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Arc... @ McCloud Nature Park
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Junior Naturalists Day Camp: Archery Adventure @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
***This day camp is now FULL.*** Our most popular camp, archery is back! Register early, because this camp always fills
Jul
1
Sat
1:00 pm Ecohike: Decomposers @ Sodalis Nature Park
Ecohike: Decomposers @ Sodalis Nature Park
Jul 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ecohike: Decomposers @ Sodalis Nature Park | Plainfield | Indiana | United States
Though they aren’t often given much thought, the world around us would look much different without decomposers. Join us for
8:00 pm Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park
Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Beyond the limits of our atmosphere are some of the most spectacular objects you’ll ever see! Learn to identify and
Jul
5
Wed
4:00 pm Animal Tales: The Very Lonely Fi... @ Brownsburg Public Library
Animal Tales: The Very Lonely Fi... @ Brownsburg Public Library
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Animal Tales: The Very Lonely Firefly @ Brownsburg Public Library | Brownsburg | Indiana | United States
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
6:00 pm Summer Fun Run: Al & Jan Barker ... @ Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex
Summer Fun Run: Al & Jan Barker ... @ Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer Fun Run: Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex @ Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex | Plainfield | Indiana | United States
What better way to enjoy your summer than by exploring your parks?! The 2017 Summer Fun Run Series takes you
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