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SUMMARY:Critter Feeding!
DESCRIPTION:Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR \nRegistration Links \n\nMay 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017\nMay 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018\nMay 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019\nJune 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020\nJune 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021\nJune 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022\nJune 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023\nJuly 2: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1024\nJuly 9: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1025\nJuly 16: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1026\nJuly 23: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1027\nJuly 30: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1029\nAug. 6: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1030\nAug. 13: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1031\nAug. 20: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1032\nAug. 27: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1033
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/critter-feeding/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Amphibians,Insects,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20260416T150036Z
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SUMMARY:Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n1st\, 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 Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip\, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part of the Putnam Parks & Pathways’ packed stone Vandalia Trail towards Fillmore\, depending on the group. \n\nPlease note that riders participate at their own risk and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Greg Midgley (greg@nrht.org).\nhttp://www.nrht.org/vandalia/page.php?p=events#weekly_bike
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/vandalia-trail-bike-rides-9/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Midgley":MAILTO:greg@nrht.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20260522T212416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T212416Z
UID:10001132-1788566400-1793491199@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:McCloud Prairie Maze
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the United States’ 250th birthday! Our staff have been asking for a bald eagle prairie maze design for several years now\, so 2026 seems the perfect time to do one! Come out to McCloud Nature Park during the months of September and October and explore our 2026 McCloud Prairie Maze celebrating bald eagles and our nation’s birthday! \nThe correct path through the maze is one (1) mile long. Be sure to explore the McCloud Prairie Maze by October 31! Bring the eaglets\, too\, as this maze is appropriate for all ages. \nAdmission to McCloud Nature Park and the prairie maze is absolutely FREE\, and both are open from dawn to dusk daily. To access the prairie maze\, park in the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center parking lot. Maps to the maze are available in the kiosk outside of the Nature Center\, as well as in the kiosk at the entrance to the maze\, and on our McCloud Prairie Maze webpage.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/mccloud-prairie-maze/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Birds,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20251204T165201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165202Z
UID:10001010-1789203600-1789221600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Market in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING) \nVendor space is $20 for a 10’x10′ spot. If you would like to arrange booth space at this event\, sign up here: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=965
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/market-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260915T183000
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CREATED:20260416T150111Z
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UID:10001040-1789497000-1789504200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n1st\, 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 Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip\, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part of the Putnam Parks & Pathways’ packed stone Vandalia Trail towards Fillmore\, depending on the group. \n\nPlease note that riders participate at their own risk and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Greg Midgley (greg@nrht.org).\nhttp://www.nrht.org/vandalia/page.php?p=events#weekly_bike
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/vandalia-trail-bike-rides-10/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Midgley":MAILTO:greg@nrht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260919T220000
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UID:10001087-1789848000-1789855200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? \nTake 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! \nThe Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars and viewings at McCloud on the Saturday nights listed below. These programs\, led by expert sky watchers\, are geared for the novice astronomer. \nTelescopes large and small will be set up for your use. Each evening will begin with a brief informational session (“sky seminar”) in the Nature Center where you will learn which planets and constellations will be visible that night. These seminars last about 30 minutes and are best suited for ages 8 and older. Outdoor sky-viewing will begin following the seminars. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Sky seminars will take place rain or shine\, but sky viewings are dependent upon clear skies. If poor weather is forecast or any severe weather advisories are issued\, the sky-viewing portion of the program will be canceled. \nAll Astronomy programs are held on Saturdays at McCloud Nature Park. They are FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. Each program is approximately 2 hours in duration. \nPlease be advised that the park closes at 11 p.m. on Astronomy nights. \n2026 Program Schedule\n\nSaturday\, May 23 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, June 20 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, July 11 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 8 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n(Cover photo by Jonathan Grober)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/astronomy-17/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Astronomy,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20260416T150152Z
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UID:10001041-1790706600-1790713800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n1st\, 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 Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip\, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part of the Putnam Parks & Pathways’ packed stone Vandalia Trail towards Fillmore\, depending on the group. \n\nPlease note that riders participate at their own risk and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Greg Midgley (greg@nrht.org).\nhttp://www.nrht.org/vandalia/page.php?p=events#weekly_bike
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/vandalia-trail-bike-rides-11/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Midgley":MAILTO:greg@nrht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20251204T165418Z
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UID:10001011-1791018000-1791036000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Market in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING) \nVendor space is $20 for a 10’x10′ spot. If you would like to arrange booth space at this event\, sign up here: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=966
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/market-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T114151
CREATED:20260416T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173634Z
UID:10001088-1791055800-1791063000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? \nTake 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! \nThe Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars and viewings at McCloud on the Saturday nights listed below. These programs\, led by expert sky watchers\, are geared for the novice astronomer. \nTelescopes large and small will be set up for your use. Each evening will begin with a brief informational session (“sky seminar”) in the Nature Center where you will learn which planets and constellations will be visible that night. These seminars last about 30 minutes and are best suited for ages 8 and older. Outdoor sky-viewing will begin following the seminars. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Sky seminars will take place rain or shine\, but sky viewings are dependent upon clear skies. If poor weather is forecast or any severe weather advisories are issued\, the sky-viewing portion of the program will be canceled. \nAll Astronomy programs are held on Saturdays at McCloud Nature Park. They are FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. Each program is approximately 2 hours in duration. \nPlease be advised that the park closes at 11 p.m. on Astronomy nights. \n2026 Program Schedule\n\nSaturday\, May 23 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, June 20 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, July 11 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 8 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n(Cover photo by Jonathan Grober)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/astronomy-17/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Astronomy,McCloud Nature Park
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