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SUMMARY:NATURE DISCOVERY: Seek at the Creek!
DESCRIPTION: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 shoes that you don’t mind getting wet\, and bring a towel and a change of clothes! \nFOR AGES 7-12 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN\nFEE: $5/PARTICIPANT\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 7 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=991\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-discovery-seek-at-the-creek/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park,Nature Discovery Series,Soil & Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T200000
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SUMMARY:"Smammals!"
DESCRIPTION: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 should dress for the weather and be prepared to take a short hike. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 12 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1034APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/smammals/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,Mammals,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260814T223000
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SUMMARY:Night Hike on Vandalia Trail
DESCRIPTION: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 will trek easy to moderate trails. Our parks have a variety of paved\, gravel\, and grassy trails\, so come prepared! Small flashlights will be available for use\, but light usage will be minimized in order to get the best experience and to avoid disrupting wildlife. In the event of rain or severe weather\, the event will be canceled. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 12 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=995APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/night-hike-at-mccloud-2/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,Vandalia Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T111725
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SUMMARY:Hendricks County SWCD Watershed Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/hendricks-county-swcd-watershed-walk/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park,Soil & Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260820T173000
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SUMMARY:ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 flower “junk journal” to secure their new collection. Snacks provided. \nNOTE: The collection of plants in our parks outside of permitted program use is prohibited without written permission from park management. \nFOR AGES 13-18\nFEE: $10/TEEN\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 17 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1016\nAPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/rooted-in-nature-club-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,Plants and Trees,Rooted in Nature Club,Teens,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T140000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at Gibbs
DESCRIPTION: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 be offered\, but you may bring your own journal if you’d like! \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 7 AND UPFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 19 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1008APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-journaling-at-gibbs-2/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260822T160000
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CREATED:20260416T192219Z
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UID:10001107-1787407200-1787414400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Bouquets
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNote: The collection of plants in our parks outside of permitted program use is prohibited without written permission from our park management. \nMeet at the Bluegill Pavilion. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFEE: $5/PERSON\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 20 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1003\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/wildflower-bouquets/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,Plants and Trees,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T150000
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UID:10001090-1787751000-1787756400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Plant ID Hike
DESCRIPTION: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! We will also share historical uses of the plants\, if any. Feel free to bring any supplies on your hike to make your experience better. We hope to see you there! \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 AND UPFEE $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUG. 25 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1002APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/plant-id-hike-2/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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