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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP: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
DTSTAMP:20260416T174223Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T143437Z
CREATED:20260731T143437Z
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UID:10001135-1788429600-1788433200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260522T212416Z
CREATED:20260522T212416Z
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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:20260917T100000
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UID:10001136-1789639200-1789642800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T143437Z
CREATED:20260731T143437Z
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UID:10001137-1790244000-1790247600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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UID:10001163-1790368200-1790373600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
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. These night hikes will focus on finding the owls of our park. 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 AGES\nFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1041APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/owl-prowl/
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:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T143437Z
CREATED:20260731T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T143437Z
UID:10001138-1790848800-1790852400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T155316Z
CREATED:20260803T155316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T155316Z
UID:10001164-1791576000-1791581400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
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. These night hikes will focus on finding the owls of our park. 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 AGES\nFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1049APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/owl-prowl-2/
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:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260803T161810Z
CREATED:20260803T161810Z
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UID:10001173-1792080000-1792085400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Seed Gathering & Dispersal
DESCRIPTION:Help us by volunteering to collect and disperse native seeds at McCloud Nature Park. We will visit our front prairies to collect native seeds and then walk through the prairie dropping seeds as we go. You’ll even get to collect some seeds to take home. No experience necessary! Note: Dry conditions are needed for this activity\, otherwise this program may be rescheduled or canceled. Seed collecting is not permitted outside of programming. \nSpace is limited\, so please RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A44A4A72FA1F94-64661864-seed \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nADVANCED RSVP REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/seed-gathering-dispersal/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T174952Z
CREATED:20260803T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T174952Z
UID:10001176-1793386800-1793390400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike full of history and haunts at McCloud Nature Park! We’ll reign in the spooky season by offering a guided night hike through our park with our naturalists. Guided by the moon\, we’ll follow the trails of the park as we discuss nature’s nightlife and the history of McCloud. Beware: This hike is intended to be spooky! \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND UPFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1053APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/halloween-night-hike/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Halloween-Night-Hike.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T143437Z
CREATED:20260731T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T143437Z
UID:10001139-1793872800-1793876400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T143437Z
CREATED:20260731T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T143437Z
UID:10001140-1794477600-1794481200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us 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. Bring water\, dress for the weather\, and enjoy this peaceful adventure in the great outdoors!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-hike/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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