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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200118T110000
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SUMMARY:Popsicle Stick Hot Cocoa Mug Craft
DESCRIPTION:Yummy! Nothing like a nice mug of hot cocoa to warm you up during these cold months! Stop by the Nature Center for a piping hot beverage and make your own popsicle stick hot cocoa mug. Hot cocoa will be available during the program\, while supplies last\, to help you warm up while you craft an ice cool mug of your own. \nThis program is FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/popsicle-stick-hot-cocoa-mug-craft/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Crafts,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T140850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T141307Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Spotlight: Return of the Cranes
DESCRIPTION:Join our International Crane Foundation speaker as we delve into the conservation history of the Whooping Crane. Learn about the Whooping Crane’s unique biology and ecology\, and what the International Crane Foundation has done to contribute to conservation efforts for the rarest crane species in the world. Indiana is a special place for this incredible species! \nRecommended for adults and high school students. \nFREE to attend\, no advance registration needed. \nCheck the Hendricks County Parks Facebook page for other upcoming guest speaker spotlights!
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/guest-speaker-spotlight-return-of-the-cranes/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Birds,Guest Speaker Spotlight,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T211311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T211311Z
UID:10000032-1579478400-1579564799@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T141250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151610Z
UID:10000046-1579946400-1579968000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Winter Poetry Walk
DESCRIPTION:Brisk\, pristine\, center yourself\, inspiration\, cold\, embrace the frigid\, frozen\, elegance\, delicate\, still\, silent. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and stalk the frigid footpaths for inspiration in the pristine elegance of winter’s touch. We’ve placed poems along the trail to keep you company. What other wild wonders hide away in the seemingly bleak boughs? When you’re ready\, warm up in the Nature Center\, and\, should you feel so inspired\, write a poem of your own! \nHiking terrain info: easy to moderate level of difficulty (varies by weather)\, gravel and natural surfaces\, up to 1 mile. \nThis program is FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. Children younger than 16 must attend with a parent or guardian who is able to hike the trails. \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 6 HOURS (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/winter-poetry-walk/
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:20200130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T152500Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Nature in Winter
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nOur new Homeschool Ecology Series at McCloud Nature Park provides in-depth ecology lessons for homeschool students ages 12-18 and their younger siblings! These lessons will be hands-on and include experiments\, field studies\, and discussions about related careers. There will be optional homework and enrichment ideas to extend the lessons at home and in the community. \nJanuary’s program is “Nature in Winter.” \nStudents will examine the amazing winter adaptations that wildlife exhibit. Through experimentation\, students will learn strategies that animals use to survive the weather and other animals. Students will then apply these adaptation ideas to winter survival ideas for people. \nYounger siblings and their parent or guardian will enjoy their own lesson on nature in winter. \nRecommended for ages 12-18. Parents may also register and participate. Younger siblings ages 4-11 may also register and participate in their own program. \n$10/person for ages 12 through adult. $3/person for ages 4-11. \nAdvance registration required by Jan. 26 at: \nhttps://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=391 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS. \nFor future Homeschool Ecology Series programs\, visit: \nhttps://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/homeschool-ecology-series/
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-nature-in-winter/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Amphibians,Birds,Fish,Homeschool Ecology Series,Insects,Mammals,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210958Z
UID:10000047-1580551200-1580554800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:'In Search of Green' Hike
DESCRIPTION:Who else is ready for spring and is ready to see green leaves again? We can actually find a few plants with green leaves even during the winter if we look close enough! Join the naturalists for a walk at McCloud Nature Park in search of green plants! \nHiking terrain info: moderate level of difficulty\, gravel and natural surfaces\, up to 1 mile. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT; CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO HIKE THE TRAILS \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/in-search-of-green-hike/
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:20200201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T151039Z
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life Wire Pendant
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nBring your creativity to our craft circle\, where we’ll stay warm with coffee and cocoa while we craft “tree of life” pendants. Work our beads and wire into a unique trinket for your hiking stick\, backpack\, or person. We have wire tools to share\, but feel free to bring your own! Optional woodland hike to follow. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 THROUGH ADULT \nFEE: $5/PENDANT (1 PERSON/PENDANT) \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JAN. 29 AT:\nhttps://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=392 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS\, INCLUDING OPTIONAL HIKE
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tree-of-life-wire-pendant/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Crafts,McCloud Nature Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T210538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T144049Z
UID:10000031-1580688000-1581119999@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tales: Coyote Places the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a related craft or activity with preschool through upper elementary age children. This program is FREE to attend. \nAdvance registration is required for most public libraries. Reserve your spot by calling your favorite public library in advance. \n\nAvon-Washington Township Public Library:  (317) 272-4818\nBrownsburg Public Library:  (317) 852-3167\nClayton – Liberty Township Public Library:  No advance registration required.\nCoatesville – Clay Township Public Library:  (317) 386-2355\nDanville – Center Township Public Library:  (317) 745-2604\nJamestown – Tri-Area Public Library:  (765) 676-6190\nMonrovia branch of Morgan County Public Library:  (317) 996-4307\nPlainfield – Guilford Township Public Library:  (317) 839-6602\nRoachdale – Franklin Township Public Library:  (765) 522-1491\n\nFebruary’s story is Coyote Places the Stars\, retold and illustrated by Harriet Peck Taylor. \nOne evening\, crafty Coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead\, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night\, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky\, where they see a big surprise!  A retelling of a Wasco Indian legend. \n\nMon.\, Feb. 3 at 4:30 p.m.:  Plainfield Public Library\nTues.\, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m.:  Clayton Public Library\nTues.\, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.:  Morgan County Public Library – Monrovia\nWed.\, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m.:  Brownsburg Public Library\nThurs.\, Feb. 6\, 3 p.m.:  Tri-Area Public Library\, Jamestown\nFri.\, Feb. 7\, 2 p.m.:  Avon Public Library\nFri.\, Feb. 7\, 4 p.m.:  Danville Public Library
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/animal-tales-coyote-places-the-stars/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Animal Tales,Mammals,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200203T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T150439Z
UID:10000061-1580911200-1580918400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Park Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Hendricks County Park Board generally meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at our main office. The occasional modification to that schedule may be made to work around observed holidays. \nAll Park Board meetings are open to the public. \nTo view the meeting schedule\, agendas\, and meeting minutes\, click here.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/park-board-meeting/
LOCATION:HCP&R Main Office\, 4481 Gibbs Rd\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Park Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200203T153231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T153231Z
UID:10000072-1581379200-1581638399@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Main Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Our main office will be closed from Tuesday\, Feb. 11 through Thursday\, Feb. 13 as our staff members attend the Indiana Park & Recreation Association Conference in Muncie\, Indiana. We apologize for the inconvenience. \nAs always\, McCloud Nature Park and the Vandalia Trail will remain open from dawn to dusk daily.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/main-office-closed/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T151540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151540Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystery of the Missing Fox
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nGrab a friend\, a family member\, or your significant other and come out to McCloud Nature Park to solve a mystery! A report came into the McCloud Critter Police HQ from Mr. and Mrs. Fox that their kit Venus did not come home for dinner. According to Mr. Fox\, she was last seen playing with Mr. Raccoon’s son Huey. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are urging anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of their little girl to please come forward. The McCloud Critter Police are employing a new Missing Critters Team that is strictly for couples because they believe that couples will have a higher success rate of finding missing critters. Meet us at the McCloud Critter Police HQ (the Nature Center) to help us find this missing fox kit! We will be providing sweet treats for our sweet detectives. \nRECOMMENDED FOR COUPLES\, AGES 13 THROUGH ADULT \nFEE: $10/COUPLE \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FEB. 12 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=394 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/the-mystery-of-the-missing-fox/
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:20200215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T151934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T190452Z
UID:10000049-1581777000-1581780600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Spotlight: Native Bees and How to Attract Them
DESCRIPTION:Photo of a sweat bee (Augochlorella aurata) by Stephanie Schuck\, used with permission.\nDiscover the diversity of bees in the Midwest and why they are so important. Learn best management practices to attract pollinators using native plants and natural nesting substrates. Learn to be the steward of nature to help our pollinators flourish. \nDr. Robert Jean is senior entomologist and Indianapolis regional manager for Environmental Solutions & Innovations\, Inc. He has studied insects with a particular focus on native bees for the past 20 years. He is considered the regional expert on bees and pollination in the Midwest and is a taxonomic consultant on bees for many private\, state\, and federal entities. He is currently working on a guide to the bees of Indiana. He is a proud husband and father of three wonderful children\, two of which have names affiliated with bees. In his spare time\, he enjoys hiking and watching flowers and the insects that visit them. \nRecommended for teens and adults. \nFREE to attend\, no advance registration needed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/native-bees-and-how-to-attract-them/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Guest Speaker Spotlight,Insects,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T211409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T211409Z
UID:10000033-1581897600-1581983999@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/presidents-day/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T153221Z
UID:10000027-1582203600-1582210800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Fire Ecology
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nOur new Homeschool Ecology Series at McCloud Nature Park provides in-depth ecology lessons for homeschool students ages 12-18 and their younger siblings! These lessons will be hands-on and include experiments\, field studies\, and discussions about related careers. There will be optional homework and enrichment ideas to extend the lessons at home and in the community. \nFebruary’s program is “Fire Ecology.” \nFire can be a helpful tool for land managers when used properly! Students will compare case studies of several fires. They will view two fire-dependent ecosystems at McCloud and identify plants that are fire-tolerant. The Park Naturalist\, who holds a Wildland Firefighting certificate\, will share first-hand experience from serving on a prescribed burn crew. Students will practice several fire-starting methods while learning the Fire Triangle and will enjoy marshmallows roasted over the fire. \nYounger siblings and their parent or guardian will enjoy their own lesson on prairie wildlife and Smokey Bear. This will include an age-appropriate fire safety and prevention discussion and activity. \nRecommended for ages 12-18. Parents may also register and participate. Younger siblings ages 4-11 may also register and participate in their own program. \n$10/person for ages 12 through adult. $3/person for ages 4-11. \nAdvance registration required by Feb. 16 at: \nhttps://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=395 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS. \nFor future Homeschool Ecology Series programs\, visit: \nhttps://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/homeschool-ecology-series/
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-fire-ecology/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Homeschool Ecology Series,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T154141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T154141Z
UID:10000028-1582380000-1582383600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Frosty Paws
DESCRIPTION:Are you and your four-legged friend tired of the same old walk? Then come out to McCloud Nature Park and take a winter walk\, led by one of our naturalists. We will be blazing a path for our frosty paws together. During the hike\, we will find out what your K-9’s ancestor\, the coyote\, is doing during the winter months. Please dress for the weather. Participating dogs must be friendly with other dogs. All dogs at McCloud are required to be on a leash. \nHiking terrain info: easy to moderate level of difficulty\, gravel and natural surfaces\, up to 1 mile. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES; CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO HIKE THE TRAILS \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/frosty-paws/
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:20200223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T161827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T161827Z
UID:10000030-1582462800-1582473600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Scout Sunday: BSA Nature Merit Badge Workshop
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nSubmerge yourself in the world of nature! Join our Assistant Park Naturalist\, who is a certified BSA merit badge counselor\, in discovering ecology and how all plants\, animals\, and non-living things are connected! Bring your Nature merit badge pamphlet\, your completed workbook pages with the prerequisites (if not submitted in advance)\, a snack\, and water bottle. Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots and dress for the weather as we will be outside for some of the workshop. \nThis workshop is open to boys and girls\, scouts and non-scouts. \nThis workshop will cover requirements #1\, 2\, 3\, 4b\, 4c\, and 4h. \nRECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 6-12. \n$10/PARTICIPANT. CHAPERONES ARE FREE. \nAdvance registration required by Feb. 19 at: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=396
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/scout-sunday-bsa-nature-merit-badge-workshop/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Scouting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200114T154442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T154442Z
UID:10000029-1582970400-1582992000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Winter Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some fresh air in the park while searching for items on a self-guided scavenger hunt! Will you spot a bird or tracks of a white-tailed deer? Can you spy a winter home for an animal? Pick up the scavenger hunt at the Nature Center and return for a small prize! \nHiking terrain info: easy to moderate level of difficulty\, gravel and natural surfaces\, up to 1 mile. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT; CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO HIKE THE TRAILS \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 6 HOURS (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/winter-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T142934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T142934Z
UID:10000034-1583107200-1583539199@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tales: Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down?
DESCRIPTION:Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a related craft or activity with preschool through upper elementary age children. This program is FREE to attend. \nAdvance registration is required for most public libraries. Reserve your spot by calling your favorite public library in advance. \n\nAvon-Washington Township Public Library:  (317) 272-4818\nBrownsburg Public Library:  (317) 852-3167\nClayton – Liberty Township Public Library:  No advance registration required.\nCoatesville – Clay Township Public Library:  (317) 386-2355\nDanville – Center Township Public Library:  (317) 745-2604\nJamestown – Tri-Area Public Library:  (765) 676-6190\nMonrovia branch of Morgan County Public Library:  (317) 996-4307\nPlainfield – Guilford Township Public Library:  (317) 839-6602\nRoachdale – Franklin Township Public Library:  (765) 522-1491\n\nMarch’s story is Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down? by Roberta Burzynski. \nCreated by the U.S. Forest Service and depicting trees as a renewable resource\, this book discusses reasons why some trees are removed\, the benefits of doing so\, and the various uses for wood from cut trees. All of it is so beautifully illustrated in full color that the lessons come alive for adults and children alike. \n\nMon.\, March 2 at 4:30 p.m.:  Plainfield Public Library\nTues.\, March 3 at 10:30 a.m.:  Clayton Public Library\nTues.\, March 3 at 1 p.m.:  Morgan County Public Library – Monrovia\nWed.\, March 4 at 4 p.m.:  Brownsburg Public Library\nThurs.\, March 5\, 3 p.m.:  Tri-Area Public Library\, Jamestown\nFri.\, March 6\, 2 p.m.:  Avon Public Library\nFri.\, March 6\, 4 p.m.:  Danville Public Library
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/animal-tales-why-would-anyone-cut-a-tree-down/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Animal Tales,Plants and Trees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T145236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T145236Z
UID:10000040-1583316000-1583323200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Tadpole Time: Wild Woods
DESCRIPTION:***ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Walk-in registration at the time of the event is not available. Upon completing registration through the link below\, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you need assistance completing your registration\, please call the McCloud Nature Center at (765) 676-5437. \nWhen winter turns to spring\, the sleepy woods begin to wake. Many changes appear in the forest. It’s been brown and gray for so long\, can we find any green? And it’s been so quiet. When will frogs and birds begin to sing? Let’s take a look and a listen to find out for ourselves! \nRecommended for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian (these are not drop-off programs). Older siblings ages 6-7 are welcome to register and participate\, too. \nFee: $3/child (parent/guardian is free). \nAdvance registration required by March 1 at: \nhttps://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=397 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS. \nFor additional Tadpole Time programming\, visit: \nhttps://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/tadpole-time/
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-wild-woods/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees,Tadpole Time,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200203T150641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T150641Z
UID:10000062-1583330400-1583337600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Park Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Hendricks County Park Board generally meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at our main office. The occasional modification to that schedule may be made to work around observed holidays. \nAll Park Board meetings are open to the public. \nTo view the meeting schedule\, agendas\, and meeting minutes\, click here.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/park-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:HCP&R Main Office\, 4481 Gibbs Rd\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Park Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T173758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T173758Z
UID:10000013-1583571600-1583593200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Days
DESCRIPTION:Come share in a true farm-to-table experience. Every year the sugar maple trees at McCloud Nature Park produce sap with a high sugar content. We tap these trees by boring holes in their trunks and when daytime temperatures increase\, sap runs into the attached buckets. Staff and volunteers collect the sap daily\, which is then placed in an evaporator where it is reduced into the delicious maple syrup. It’s an amazing process that visitors can witness and participate in first-hand! \nOur 10th Annual Maple Syrup Days will take place on March 7 and 14\, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. \nThis event is FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. \nThe station presentations begin every 20 minutes\, guided hikes are offered approximately every 30 minutes\, and there is an on-going scavenger hunt and maple syrup story walk. Please allow at least 1 hour to enjoy the festival. \nThe popular Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser organized by the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is concurrent to the festival. Be sure to reserve your spots at the table! Click here for more information. \nWeather hotline: (317) 718-6111 \nFor more information\, visit: https://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/maple-syrup-days/
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/maple-syrup-days/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Festivals,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T150228Z
UID:10000014-1584176400-1584198000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Maple Syrup Days
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/maple-syrup-days-2/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Festivals,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T172712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T154542Z
UID:10000015-1584622800-1584630000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Homeschool Ecology Series: Forest Ecology
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-forest-ecology/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Homeschool Ecology Series,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T190405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T132618Z
UID:10000011-1584799200-1584804600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Guest Speaker Spotlight: Coffee and Conservation with Jessica Helmbold
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Amy Hodson\, used with permission. To view more of Amy’s beautiful photos\, follow Bubbly Birder on Facebook.\n***THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS RELATING TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE.*** \n  \nJoin Amos Butler Audubon Society Education Chair and Indy Parks Naturalist\, Jessica Helmbold\, on a discovery of the history of coffee. As you gain a greater appreciation for one of your favorite beverages\, you should also think about how our consumption of this magical brew effects the environment. \nOne of the biggest threats to the environment\, and more specifically to rainforests\, is the clearing of land for the production of staple crops like bananas\, pineapples\, and coffee! Coffee is unique in that it can grow in harmony with the rainforest. But only if you demand it! You can vote with your dollars to support rainforest conservation through the kind of coffee you buy. \nThe Wood Thrush songbird pictured is just one of the many birds that overwinters in Central America and populations are declining\, partially due to shrinking winter habitat. \nAttendees will have an opportunity to sample different varieties of Rainforest Alliance/bird friendly coffees. \nRecommended for adults. \nFREE to attend\, no advance registration needed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/guest-speaker-spotlight-coffee-and-conservation-with-jessica-helmbold/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Birds,Guest Speaker Spotlight,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T183731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T154450Z
UID:10000039-1584819000-1584826200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Snowman Burn & Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/snowman-burn-night-hike/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T185117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T154628Z
UID:10000026-1584882000-1584892800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Scout Sunday: Science Experiments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/scout-sunday-science-experiments/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Scouting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T190940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T184947Z
UID:10000036-1585141200-1585148400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Family Fort Building
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/family-fort-building/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T192237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T185037Z
UID:10000007-1585227600-1585234800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Grand-Fire
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/grand-fire/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T191252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T185125Z
UID:10000038-1585314000-1585321200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Helpful and Harmful Plants
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/helpful-and-harmful-plants/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T015624
CREATED:20200115T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T185259Z
UID:10000018-1585404000-1585407600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Nature's Myth Busters
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/natures-myth-busters/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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