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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:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171505Z
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UID:10001077-1787839200-1787842800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Critter Feeding!
DESCRIPTION:Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR \nRegistration Links \n\nMay 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017\nMay 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018\nMay 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019\nJune 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020\nJune 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021\nJune 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022\nJune 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023\nJuly 2: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1024\nJuly 9: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1025\nJuly 16: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1026\nJuly 23: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1027\nJuly 30: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1029\nAug. 6: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1030\nAug. 13: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1031\nAug. 20: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1032\nAug. 27: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1033
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/critter-feeding/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Amphibians,Insects,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T150036Z
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UID:10001039-1788287400-1788294600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
DESCRIPTION:Bicyclists\, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo. \n\n\n1st\, 3rd\, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation’s paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip\, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part of the Putnam Parks & Pathways’ packed stone Vandalia Trail towards Fillmore\, depending on the group. \n\nPlease note that riders participate at their own risk and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Greg Midgley (greg@nrht.org).\nhttp://www.nrht.org/vandalia/page.php?p=events#weekly_bike
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/vandalia-trail-bike-rides-9/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Midgley":MAILTO:greg@nrht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260902T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T142113Z
CREATED:20260731T142113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T142113Z
UID:10001133-1788364800-1788368400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Sun Printing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 AND UP.\nFEE: $3/PERSON\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1035\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/sun-printing-workshop/
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:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP: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;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T183528Z
CREATED:20260731T144301Z
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UID:10001141-1788530400-1788534000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Critter Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat!\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/critter-feeding-2/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Amphibians,Insects,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260812T132929Z
CREATED:20260731T184432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T132929Z
UID:10001156-1788537600-1788543000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Campfire Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the park for some campfire fun! Our naturalists are offering this as a fun family program\, open to all ages. Each session will focus on a different snack using our campfire to cook it\, such as roasting and Dutch oven cooking. Sign up early\, as spots are limited and will fill up fast! Meet at the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. Note\, in the case of rain or severe weather\, this program will be canceled.\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1036APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/campfire-cooking-2/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T154637Z
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UID:10001160-1788544800-1788548400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this fall for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat\, some water\, and join us at theBluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Their beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement outdoors in a beautiful park! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/yoga-in-the-park/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Balance & Breath Yoga and Wellness Center":MAILTO:hello@balanceandbreathyoga.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260327T195045Z
CREATED:20250813T153827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195045Z
UID:10000910-1788739200-1788825599@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/labor-day-7/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T161315Z
CREATED:20260811T161315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T161315Z
UID:10001188-1788861600-1788865200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:TADPOLE TIME: Scales and Scutes!
DESCRIPTION:They crawl and slither but don’t be alarmed! We will get to learn all about our scaly friends: turtles and snakes. We’ll read a book\, do a craft\, and meet some of our very own reptile friends. \nFOR AGES 2-5 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN; OLDER SIBLINGS AGES 6-7 ARE ALSO WELCOME TO REGISTER\nFEE: $5/CHILD\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1037\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-scales-and-scutes/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Tadpole Time,Wildlife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TurtleRed-eared_Slider.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T154305Z
CREATED:20260803T154305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T154305Z
UID:10001159-1788969600-1788973200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Keychain Critters
DESCRIPTION:Want to craft your very own keychain critters? Join us at the nature center to make a new paracord or beaded keychain to take home!\n\nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5 AND UPFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1038APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/keychain-critters/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Crafts,McCloud Nature Park
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