Unleash your creativity with our Crafty Creations! In each session, we’ll explore a different craft project, so there’s always something new and exciting to make. Every class offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and create something you’ll love, from painting to paper crafts and more. Come join us for a fun and inspiring...
Come on out for a guided nature hike through the beautiful trails of McCloud Nature Park! This moderate hike is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and experience levels. Trail terrain varies between gravel, grass, and paved. Bring water, dress for the weather, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors! RECOMMENDED FOR...
Want to bring out your inner gamer? Join us at McCloud for an afternoon of board games and cards! Whether you’re a master of games or just like to have fun, you’re sure to find something that fits your interests. Have a game you love to play? Bring it and show off your skills! Snacks...
This 3-part series will explore the fascinating process of seed germination, seasonal planting and gardening (including recipes and harvest calendars), and will culminate in the planting of a variety of seasonal seedlings into planters made from recyclable materials to jumpstart your successful fruit and veggie planning this Spring! Join us in the Ray & Mary...
The 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held at McCloud Nature Park on March 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discover the delicious history of maple sugaring as you take an outdoor tour around McCloud Nature Park and learn all about maple syrup -- the history, the process, and the trees. Then...
It’s syrup season! McCloud Nature Park is full of sugar maple trees, which produce sap with a high sugar content. Once the daytime temperatures start rising, the sap starts flowing, and is ready to be collected. Come on out to McCloud Nature Park in March and join us in discovering the rich deliciousness of maple...
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) invites the public to attend a presentation of their 2026-30 Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) on March 18 at 7 p.m. in Meeting Rooms 4 & 5 of the Hendricks County Government Center in Danville. The CMP covers demographic and geographic information about Hendricks County and its amenities, but more...
Discover the joy of learning about birds and creating adorable feeders for our feathered friends! We'll enjoy a lovely book about birds and have fun playing a game too. Then, we'll get hands-on by using toilet paper tubes, vegetable shortening, and seeds to craft our very own bird feeders. And the best part? You get...
Unleash your creativity with our Crafty Creations! In each session, we’ll explore a different craft project, so there’s always something new and exciting to make. Every class offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and create something you’ll love, from painting to paper crafts and more. Come join us for a fun and inspiring...
Come on out for a guided nature hike through the beautiful trails of McCloud Nature Park! This moderate hike is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and experience levels. Trail terrain varies between gravel, grass, and paved. Bring water, dress for the weather, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors! RECOMMENDED FOR...
As temperatures start to get slightly warmer, we see the resurgence of one of our favorite critters, amphibians! Join us for a hands-on program seeing if we can find any of our frogs or salamanders. Make sure to bundle up! RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 7-17 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN FEE: $10/CHILD (PARENT/GUARDIAN IS FREE) ADVANCE REGISTRATION...
Want to bring out your inner gamer? Join us at McCloud for an afternoon of board games and cards! Whether you’re a master of games or just like to have fun, you’re sure to find something that fits your interests. Have a game you love to play? Bring it and show off your skills! Snacks...
Join us for a lighthearted and fascinating look at how animals find love in the wild! From elaborate dances and colorful displays to surprising partnerships, discover the many ways creatures court and connect. This fun, educational program celebrates nature’s best love stories. RECOMMENDED FOR SENIORS FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION:...
Join us for the Naturalist’s Choice program, where every session is a surprise adventure led by our naturalist team! Depending on the weather, season, and local wildlife activity, you’ll explore a unique and engaging topic tailored to the day’s conditions. Be ready for anything and wear closed-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting wet or...
This is your invitation to watch the seasons change in McCloud Nature Park! We will go on a guided hike to the same spot every week and document our observations: weather, wildlife, plants at different stages, including the reemergence of leaves in the spring. Our goal is to guide participants to explore and understand the...
Join us at Bluegill Shelter for a Scavenger Egg Hunt at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Follow the trail as you search for the camouflage eggs using the Naturalist’s clues. The trail length is about 1 mile on easy/moderate terrain, mostly gravel. After completion of the scavenger hunt, registered participants will receive a goodie bag! Advance...
Unleash your creativity with our Crafty Creations! In each session, we’ll explore a different craft project, so there’s always something new and exciting to make. Every class offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and create something you’ll love, from painting to paper crafts and more. Come join us for a fun and inspiring...
Come on out for a guided nature hike through the beautiful trails of McCloud Nature Park! This moderate hike is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and experience levels. Trail terrain varies between gravel, grass, and paved. Bring water, dress for the weather, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors! RECOMMENDED FOR...
Join the Park Naturalists at the Coatesville trailhead of the Vandalia Trail as we host our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! There will be eggs hidden for two age groups (ages 5-10 & ages 10 and UP). Find the golden egg and you could win one of six (6) Easter baskets! Hope to see you...