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    DIY Maple Syrup

    November 27, 2019 Eric Ivie

    Interested in making maple syrup for yourself but aren’t sure where to start? This Jan. 11 program is for you! FREE to attend!

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  • Ugly Sweater Hike

    November 27, 2019 Eric Ivie

    Break out that ugly sweater and wear it proudly as you take a FREE hike with a naturalist at McCloud on Jan. 4!

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  • Coping with the Cold

    November 27, 2019 Eric Ivie

    How do animals survive the winter? Find out on Dec. 28 at McCloud during this FREE program!

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  • Animal Tales in December

    November 18, 2016 hcparks

    Our monthly Animal Tales program returns to local public libraries during the week of Dec. 2-6 with “Owl Moon.”

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Fall 2019 Explorer Magazine

July 19, 2019 Eric Ivie

Program guide for September 1 through December 31, 2019.

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Winter/Spring 2020 Explorer Magazine

November 27, 2019 Eric Ivie

Program guide for January 1 through April 30, 2020.

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Scout Sunday: Animal Habitats

November 8, 2019 Eric Ivie

Join us at McCloud on Sunday, Dec. 8, for Animal Habitats!

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Parks of Hendricks County Tour

August 19, 2019 Eric Ivie

View an interactive map of all parks in Hendricks County.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Animal Tales: Owl Moon

    December 2 - December 6

  2. Scout Sunday: Animal Habitats

    December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

  3. Crochet Pop-Up

    December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

  4. McCloud Nature Center Closed

    December 21 - December 22

  5. Christmas Eve

    December 24

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About Us
  • Mission
  • History
  • Park Board
  • Plans, Guides, & More
  • Board Agendas & Minutes

    • Our Parks
  • McCloud Nature Park
  • Vandalia Trail
  • W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
    • Our Programs
  • ACORN
  • Animal Tales
  • Astronomy
  • Fall Colors Festival
  • Homeschool Ecology Series
  • Honeybee Fest
  • Maple Syrup Days
  • McCloud Prairie Maze
  • Nature Day Camps
  • School Field Trips & Outreach
  • Scouting with HCP&R
  • Tadpole Time
  • Winter Wreath Workshops
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  • Registration
  • FAQ
  • Program Policies & Procedures

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  • Donate
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    Hendricks County Parks
    & Recreation Main Office

    955 East Main Street
    P.O. Box 463
    Danville, IN 46122

    Phone: (317) 718-6188
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