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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261002T160000
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UID:10001157-1790956800-1790962200@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=1042APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/campfire-cooking-3/
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:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T140539Z
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UID:10001011-1791018000-1791036000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Market in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come out to W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park this year for our Market in the Park (formerly Farmer’s Parket) events\, where you will find local artisans\, baked goods\, crafts\, homemade goods and more available for purchase from local vendors! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING) \nVendor space is $20 for a 10’x10′ spot. If you would like to arrange booth space at this event\, sign up here: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=966
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/market-in-the-park-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173634Z
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UID:10001088-1791055800-1791063000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? \nTake stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park\, where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky! \nThe Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars and viewings at McCloud on the Saturday nights listed below. These programs\, led by expert sky watchers\, are geared for the novice astronomer. \nTelescopes large and small will be set up for your use. Each evening will begin with a brief informational session (“sky seminar”) in the Nature Center where you will learn which planets and constellations will be visible that night. These seminars last about 30 minutes and are best suited for ages 8 and older. Outdoor sky-viewing will begin following the seminars. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Sky seminars will take place rain or shine\, but sky viewings are dependent upon clear skies. If poor weather is forecast or any severe weather advisories are issued\, the sky-viewing portion of the program will be canceled. \nAll Astronomy programs are held on Saturdays at McCloud Nature Park. They are FREE to attend\, appropriate for all ages\, and no advance registration is required. Each program is approximately 2 hours in duration. \nPlease be advised that the park closes at 11 p.m. on Astronomy nights. \n2026 Program Schedule\n\nSaturday\, May 23 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, June 20 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, July 11 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 8 at 9 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n(Cover photo by Jonathan Grober)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/astronomy-17/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Astronomy,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T161928Z
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UID:10001189-1791280800-1791284400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:TADPOLE TIME: Creepy Critters
DESCRIPTION: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 activity in the case of poor weather conditions. \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=1044\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-creepy-critters/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Mammals,McCloud Nature Park,Reptiles,Tadpole Time,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T142354Z
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UID:10001134-1791388800-1791392400@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=1045\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/sun-printing-workshop-2/
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:20261008T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260803T160712Z
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UID:10001169-1791475200-1791478800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Candle Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND UPFEE: $15/PERSON (1 CANDLE PER PERSON)ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1046APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/candle-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:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T183528Z
CREATED:20260731T144301Z
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UID:10001147-1791554400-1791558000@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-2/2026-10-09/
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:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T155316Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260327T195153Z
CREATED:20250813T153921Z
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UID:10000911-1791763200-1791849599@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/columbus-day-5/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T191814Z
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UID:10001183-1791903600-1791907200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:NATURE DISCOVERY: Owl Pellets
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn all about owls! We’ll talk about what kinds of owls we have in Indiana\, where to find them\, what they eat\, and their different calls. We’ll have owl pellets to dissect\, and you can even keep the bones! \nFOR AGES 7-12 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN\nFEE: $5/PARTICIPANT\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1050\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-discovery-owl-pellets/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Birds,McCloud Nature Park,Nature Discovery Series,Tweens,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260810T193558Z
CREATED:20260810T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193558Z
UID:10001186-1791981000-1791984600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:SENIOR CENTER: Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalists at the Senior Center in Danville on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for a FREE nature-themed program! These programs take place during lunch at the Senior Center\, and donations are accepted for lunch. The Senior Center partners with the Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) to provide the meals. CICOA’s paperwork must be completed upon your first visit.\n\nLunch is prepared by Hendricks Regional Health Hospital. To make a lunch reservation\, please call (317) 910-5356 by 11 a.m. on the day before the program.\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 14\, 2026 \nPristine hearing and night vision? Man\, I wish I had that. We’ll talk about these and other traits owls have\, as well as what owls we have in Indiana and where to find them and more! Join us to learn WHO these magnificent creatures are.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/senior-center-owls/
LOCATION:Hendricks County Senior Services\, 1201 Sycamore Lane\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Birds,Seniors,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260803T161810Z
CREATED:20260803T161810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T161810Z
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:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T162406Z
CREATED:20260803T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T162406Z
UID:10001174-1792083600-1792090800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Jack-o-Lantern Craft
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun festive DIY project to get you in the Halloween Spirit? Join us at McCloud Nature Park to make your very own vintage inspired paper mache Jack-O-lantern to use for trick or treating or as your new favorite Halloween décor! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $10/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1051APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/jack-o-lantern-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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