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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation

Operating McCloud Nature Park, W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, and the western portion of the Vandalia Trail

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Author: Eric Ivie

Coyotes, Woyotes, Coywolves, Oh My!

January 4, 2019 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Information from Education Outreach Specialist Rachel Woodworth of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

This time of year, there is always a lot of misinformation about coyotes, “coywolves,” and now “woyotes.” During the winter months, coyotes’ fur is thicker, …

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Mammal Study Merit Badge Workshop

October 31, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Join us for our BSA Mammal Study Merit Badge Workshop on Nov. 18 at McCloud!…

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Holiday Gift Idea!

October 31, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Upcycled Knitting Needles to Earrings! Dec. 15 at McCloud Nature Park.…

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Fall Digital Scavenger Hunt & Contest

October 11, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Gather up your family and friends, grab your cell phone or camera, and visit our properties for the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Fall Digital Scavenger Hunt and Contest! Your photos could earn you a prize!

From October 13-21, 2018…

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Fall Colors Run and Festival on Oct. 20

September 24, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

The 2018 Fall Colors Run and Fall Colors Festival will be held Oct. 20 at McCloud Nature Park.…

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Fall 2018 Explorer Magazine

August 4, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Program guide for September 1 through December 31, 2018.…

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Digital Scavenger Hunt Begins June 23

June 22, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Gather up your family and friends, grab your cell phone or camera, and visit our properties for the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Digital Scavenger Hunt and Contest! Your photos could earn you a prize!

From June 23 through July …

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Summer Fun Run Series Begins June 6

May 11, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series begins June 6!…

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The Scoop on Our Age Recommendations

March 22, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

We frequently field questions from understandably inquisitive parents about our age recommendations on our programs. The questions typically go something like this: “The program says it’s recommended for ages 6 and up, but my child is 5 years old and …

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Summer 2018 Explorer Magazine

March 20, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2018.…

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Upcoming Events

  1. Winter Poetry Walk

    January 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST
  2. No-Sew Sock Snowman

    January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
  3. Virtual Animal Tales: Groundhog Day

    February 1 - February 5
  4. Park Board Meeting

    February 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
  5. Tadpole Time in a Box: A Time to Snooze

    February 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation | 955 E. Main Street, Danville, IN 46122 | P.O. Box 463, Danville, IN 46122 | (317) 718-6188 | hcparks@hcparks.net