Week of Events
McCloud Prairie Maze
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...
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Monday, October 5, 2026
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -TADPOLE TIME: Creepy Critters
TADPOLE TIME: Creepy Critters
Opossums, raccoons, and snakes - oh my! We’ll dive into learning all about these creepy critters and maybe realize they’re not so creepy after all! We’ll read a book, do a craft, and go on a hike to learn about where they live. Note: the hike portion of this program may be adapted into another...
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Sun Printing Workshop
Sun Printing Workshop
Join us on the sunny side of life! We'll be using cyanotype techniques to create paper prints that use the light of the sun to print outlines of flowers, feathers, or whatever you may choose. It's a great way to enjoy the sunshine and take home a new decor piece, ready to be framed! RECOMMENDED...
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Candle Workshop
Candle Workshop
Join us at McCloud for a fun fall candle workshop! We’ll enjoy the fall season by crafting our own single-wick candles (1 per person). We’ll provide all the materials necessary for candle making, but if you would like to bring your own container to repurpose (teacups, jars, soda cans, etc.), you are more than welcome...
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Critter Feeding
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October 9, 2026 -Owl Prowl
Critter Feeding
Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
Owl Prowl
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...
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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