Critter Feeding
2026-11-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
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

Ornament Workshop
2026-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Is it too early to start getting into the Christmas spirit?? We don’t think so! Join us this November at McCloud Nature Park for a festive Ornament Making Workshop, where you’ll craft three unique ornaments to add handmade charm to your holiday décor. Whether you’re a glitter enthusiast or more of a rustic pinecone type, this cozy, creative gathering is the perfect way to kick off the season with a little sparkle and a lot of cheer.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $15/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1058APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS

Animal Tales
2026-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Clayton Liberty Township Public Library, 5199 Iowa Street, Clayton, IN, 46118, United States
Join our park naturalists at Clayton – Liberty Township Library each month to share a story about a native animal and a related craft or activity!

Name That Skull!
2026-11-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-29 13:00 - 14:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
NAME – THAT – SKULLLL! Join our naturalist to unveil our mysterious animal skull collection. We’ll put our skulls on display and leave it up to you to figure out which skull belongs to each animal. At the end, we will reveal the true names of the animal skulls and share info about their specialized features.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26 | IN
Main office and Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center closed.

Thanksgiving Holiday
2026-11-27 | IN

Winter Wreath Workshops
2026-12-05 09:00 - 15:30 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Make holiday memories while creating a wreath to adorn your home or to give as a gift. We will start with wild grapevine and fresh evergreens to assemble the wreath, and then to decorate with ribbon and ornaments that we supply (or bring your own). This program is a favorite for individuals and families, so register early!

APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $35/WREATHADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SEE BELOW)APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES

TO REGISTER:

Nov. 14 at 9 a.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1054
Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1059
Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1060
Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1061
Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1062
Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m.: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1063

Candle Workshop
2026-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
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 to! Hot coffee will also be provided with the cost of the event.
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND UPFEE: $15/PERSON (1 CANDLE PER PERSON)ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1048APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR

Christmas Eve
2026-12-24 | IN

Christmas Day
2026-12-25 | IN
