Come out to McCloud Nature Park during the months of September and October for the 2024 McCloud Prairie Maze and celebrate Hendricks County’s bicentennial! Receiving its official designation as an Indiana county on April 1, 1824, Hendricks County is now 200 years old! For more information about Hendricks County’s bicentennial, visit Hendricks200.com. We are celebrating the […]
Join us at McCloud for a fun fall candle workshop! We'll enjoy the fall season by crafting our own candles (1 per person). We'll provide all the materials necessary for candle making, but if you would like to bring your own container to repurpose (teacups, jars, etc.), you are more than welcome to! Coffee and […]
Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? Take stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park, where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky! The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky […]
Some spooky critters have skeletons on the inside. Some spooky critters have skeletons on the outside. Let our Naturalist help you uncover the not so spooky truth about those rattlin’ bones! We will talk about what we can learn from the bones that we find, and how we can tell the difference between a Rattlin’ […]
Some spooky critters have skeletons on the inside. Some spooky critters have skeletons on the outside. Let our Naturalist help you uncover the not so spooky truth about those rattlin’ bones! We will talk about what we can learn from the bones that we find, and how we can tell the difference between a Rattlin’ […]
Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the crisp air while running the trails at McCloud Nature Park. Scenes will include forest, prairie, Big Walnut Creek, and the historic truss bridge! After the professionally timed race, stick around for the McCloud Fall Colors Festival which includes food, archery, atlatls, hayride, prairie maze, games, and more […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, and McCloud Nature Park bursts into colorful splendor in October and November every year. As such, we celebrate the fabulous fall foliage every October with our fun, FREE, family-friendly Fall Colors Festival. We have 232 acres of natural beauty to explore while you’re here, including 6½ miles of […]
Do snakes make you break into a cold sweat? Does the sight of a cockroach make your skin crawl? Do bats make you want to shriek in fright? Well, have we got a deal for you! Join one of the HCP&R Naturalists as we look at the animals that make Halloween a frighteningly good time. […]
Step into a world where shadows fade, and myths unravel. Our captivating presentation shines a spotlight on creatures that have been unfairly labeled as spooky. Owls: Silent guardians of the night, essential for pest control. Snakes: Serpentine allies, debunking myths. Spiders: Architects of intrigue, vital for insect control. Join us—no spookiness, just awe and wonder! […]
W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park transforms into a Halloween Party of MONSTER proportions! With activities like a dance party, hayrides, a Pumpkin Trail, food and many more exciting events, this is guaranteed to be a graveyard smash! Entrants get a free mini pumpkin to decorate, unlimited hayrides, and a treat bag! Come in costume and dress […]
Join us in welcoming Creative Gatherings with Sherri and paint a hauntingly gorgeous scene while you enjoy a great cup of joe from Cabin Coffee Company! The $35.00 fee includes everything you need for the painting class, a Cabin Company coffee or cocoa, and a muffin or cinnamon roll. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES FEE: $35/PERSON […]
