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NAME - THAT - SKULLLL! Join our naturalist to unveil our mysterious animal skull collection. We’ll put our skulls on display and leave it up to you to figure out which skull belongs to each animal. At the end, we will reveal the true names of the animal skulls and share info about their specialized...
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Tune in with your senses as we explore our parks, bringing our nature journals along for the adventure! Our naturalists will take you on a guided walk where our goal is to absorb all nature has to offer and learn how to make observations and record them in your own way. Small, simple journals will...
$3
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Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
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Come out to W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park this year for our Market in the Park (formerly Farmer’s Parket) events, where you will find local artisans, baked goods, crafts, homemade goods and more available for purchase from local vendors! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING)...
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Tired of Googling every question you might have while outdoors or sitting and wondering “What’s this bird?” Come out to McCloud Nature Park for our naturalist’s yap hour, where we will try our best to answer any burning questions you may have about the natural world or advice on how to get a good mix...
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Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved...
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Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
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Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement...
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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 seminars...
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Come out to the park for some campfire fun! Our naturalists are offering this as a fun family program, open to all ages. Each session will focus on a different snack using our campfire to cook it, such as roasting and Dutch oven cooking. See our calendar and our website for more details. Sign up...
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Welcome to a beginner's intro to birding! We will go over how to use birding tools, the keys to birding, and see what we will find at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! FOR AGES 2-7 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FEE: $5/CHILD ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 15 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1012 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
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There is so much to be found at Big Walnut Creek! Minnows, crayfish, fossils, cool rocks and more! Come out and take a dip in the creek while we explore all it has to offer. Our naturalists will have nets and catching tools, but feel free to bring your own. Make sure to wear closed-toe...
$5
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Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
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Join us for a night at one of our parks! You’ll get the rare chance to experience our trails in the evening with a naturalist to guide you. Each night hike, we will be looking for what the woods have to offer: bats, owls, fireflies, and more! This program will last about 1.5 hours and...
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Are you looking to familiarize yourself with Indiana’s small mammals or expand your knowledge of safe and sustainable trapping practices? Come out to McCloud to learn about setting up a transect and how to appropriately handle small mammals! We’ll hopefully get to meet some of the critters that call McCloud’s prairie and woodlands home. Participants...
$3
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Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement...
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Join us at McCloud Nature Park for this in-depth hike with Sydney Mrazik from the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District. We’ll explore the banks of Big Walnut Creek and discuss how we can all do our part to protect our watersheds. Dress for a hike and bring water shoes. We’ll meet at the...
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Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved...
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Join our naturalists at the Senior Center in Danville on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for a FREE nature-themed program! These programs take place during lunch at the Senior Center, and donations are accepted for lunch. The Senior Center partners with the Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) to...
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Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
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What better way to end the summer season than by saying farewell to our wonderful wildflowers? Take a walk around the park with our naturalists as we make our very own wildflower bouquets. We will identify and discuss the perennial blooms we find along the way. Participants are also welcome to create their very own...
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Tune in with your senses as we explore our parks, bringing our nature journals along for the adventure! Our naturalists will take you on a guided walk where our goal is to absorb all nature has to offer and learn how to make observations and record them in your own way. Small, simple journals will...
$3
Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement...
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Have you seen the beautiful buds of late summer in W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park? For this special program, the naturalists will guide participants on a short nature hike through the park to our Pollinator Plot. There, we will discuss the importance of pollinators, what colors attract which pollinators, and then make our own wildflower bouquets!...
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NAME - THAT - SKULLLL! Join our naturalist to unveil our mysterious animal skull collection. We’ll put our skulls on display and leave it up to you to figure out which skull belongs to each animal. At the end, we will reveal the true names of the animal skulls and share info about their specialized...
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Ever wondered, “What is that plant, flower or tree?” Our Plant ID Hike is just the activity for you! Our naturalists will lead you on a guided hike and point out plants of interest on the way. Though we will not cover every plant we see, we will try to discuss different plants each hike!...
$3
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Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
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Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved...
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