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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230610T140000
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SUMMARY:Painting in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the park while painting this beautiful vase of flowers. Instructor Sherri Weir will guide participants in step-by-step directions\, and all participants can be confident to walk away with a beautiful piece of art. All supplies are provided. This is an outdoor class\, so dress for the weather.  These painting sessions fill quickly\, so don’t delay in registering! Meet at Firefly Shelter. \nRECOMMENDED FOR TEENS AND ADULTS \nFEE: $25/PERSON \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 6 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=779 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/painting-in-the-park/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Plants and Trees,Teens,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20220405T190129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T172136Z
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SUMMARY:Bike Parade
DESCRIPTION:Decorate your bike\, scooter\, stroller\, or wheelchair and let’s go for a ride on the Vandalia Trail! Show off your creativity and then join a naturalist and community partners for an easy bike ride along the paved trail. The parade begins at 4 p.m.\, so decorate your ride in advance\, or arrive early to decorate it at the Amo trailhead with supplies that our naturalist will bring! \nParticipants are strongly recommended to wear helmets. The trip will consist of a 1.5-mile ride out from the start and a 1.5-mile return for a total of three miles. Participants may turn back at any point along the trail if they would like to return sooner. Modern ADA-accessible restrooms and water fountains are available at the Amo trailhead but not at the turn-around point. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. \nBIKING TERRAIN INFO: EASY LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY\, MOSTLY FLAT PAVED TRAIL\, UP TO 3 MILES. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO TRAVERSE THE TRAIL. \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION:  2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/bike-parade/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T153014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T153014Z
UID:10000572-1686009600-1686355199@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tales: Fish is Fish
DESCRIPTION:Our Park Naturalists and volunteers come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and lead a craft or activity. These programs are FREE to attend and are most appropriate for preschool to upper elementary age children. Advance registration is required by contacting your library.   \n \nJune: Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni \nTwo best friends\, a minnow and a tadpole\, are practically inseparable until the tadpole grows legs and decides to explore the world beyond the pond. When the tadpole\, now a frog\, returns to tell his friend of the extraordinary things he’s seen\, the minnow\, now a fish\, tries to follow in his footsteps\, but quickly finds that land is not what he expected. Friendship truly saves the day in this imaginative tale of a fish out of water. \nClayton – Liberty Township   \n\nCall library at (317) 539-2991 to register in advance \nTuesdays at 10:30 a.m.  \nJune 6\, Aug. 1\n\nMonrovia   \n\nCall library at (317) 996-4307 to register in advance  \nTuesdays at 1 p.m.  \nJune 6\, Aug. 1\n\nBrownsburg   \n\nCall library at (317) 852-3167 to register in advance  \nWednesdays at 4 p.m.  \nMay 3\, June 7\, July 5\, Aug. 2\n\nJamestown  \n\nCall library at (765) 676-6190 to register in advance  \nThursdays at 3 p.m. \nMay 4\, June 8\, July 6\, Aug. 3\n\nRoachdale \n\nCall library at (765) 522-1491 to register in advance  \nThursdays at 4 p.m. \nJune 8\, July 6\, Aug. 3\n\nAvon  \n\nCall library at (317) 272-4818 to register in advance  \nFridays at 2 p.m. \nMay 5\, June 9\, July 7\, Aug. 4\n\nDanville  \n\nCall library at (317) 745-2604 to register in advance  \nFridays at 4 p.m. \nMay 5\, June 9\, July 7\, Aug. 4
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/animal-tales-fish-is-fish/
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Fish,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T200827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T200827Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior anglers and their families! Bring a pole\, bait\, and a bucket or use our fishing gear\, and join the naturalists at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park’s pond for our annual FREE Family Fishing Derby. Earn a fish plaque for your wall and 2023 bragging rights in one of the three categories: most fish\, largest fish\, or smallest fish caught! No fishing license is required on this statewide IDNR Free Fishing Day. Meet at the fishing dock. \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/family-fishing-derby/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Fish,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230603T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230603T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T193421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T193421Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Try a different fitness class on the first Saturday of each month! We’re bringing fitness instructors in from a wide variety of programs to give you a FREE one-hour introduction to their area of fitness expertise — all while you enjoy the natural beauty of W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! As each month approaches\, visit our Facebook page to register\, to find out who’s leading Fitness in the Park that month\, and the details of the program being presented.\n \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/fitness-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;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T184645Z
UID:10000583-1685318400-1685404799@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/memorial-day-4/
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230527T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T144146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T144146Z
UID:10000567-1685221200-1685228400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Jonathan Grober\nBeyond the realm of our solar system are some of the most spectacular objects you’ll ever see! Learn to identify and observe them in the deep night sky above McCloud Nature Park! The Indiana Astronomical Society will present a brief informational session\, rain or shine\, describing the celestial objects to be observed\, followed by outdoor stargazing under clear skies only. Learn to use the powerful telescopes provided to share\, or bring your own. \n \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT\n \nFREE TO ATTEND\n \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/astronomy-7/
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:20230527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T132137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T195412Z
UID:10000557-1685210400-1685217600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
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. \nNo need to slip on a dress or tighten the bow tie for this enchanting evening under the stars! As the sun sets\, gather with other park enthusiasts for some history and stories of McCloud Nature Park. We’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the park with a campfire dinner and gourmet s’mores while making new memories to put in the record books. Following the program\, everyone is invited to stay for the Astronomy program and observe various features in the night sky from telescope viewing stations. \nTHIS EVENING IS RESERVED FOR AGES 16 AND UP \nFEE: $15/REGISTRANT \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 17 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=771 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/evening-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T171534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T171534Z
UID:10000576-1685106000-1685113200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Groundwater Hydrology
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. \nFor kids ages 12-18 and younger siblings \nWhere does our drinking water come from?  It comes out of the faucet\, but where does it really come from?  Many of our homes and towns rely on groundwater for safe drinking water.  Discover how the water gets there\, why springs form\, and what happens when groundwater gets polluted through mapping\, experiments\, and games. \nAdvance registration required by May 23 at 3:30 p.m. by clicking here.  \nAges 12-18: $10/child.  \nAges 6-11; $5/child. Children ages 5 and younger are free. 
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-groundwater-hydrology/
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:20230526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T161707Z
UID:10000575-1685095200-1685102400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Water Experiments
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. \nWater is amazing! It is important for all living beings\, it dissolves many substances\, it sticks together\, objects float on it\, and it is also attracted to other surfaces! Explore water through experiments\, games\, and by building mini rafts. \nAdvance registration required by May 23 at 3:30 p.m. by clicking here.  \nAges 6-11; $5/child. Children ages 5 and younger are free. 
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-water-experiments/
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:20230524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T133148Z
UID:10000559-1684936800-1684944000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Wild Play Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Brad Poreda\nJoin the naturalists at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month! Each session will bring something new and different so don’t miss out! Discover new ways of playing outside! \n \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.\n \nFREE TO ATTEND\n \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/wild-play-wednesdays-18/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Games,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T190122Z
UID:10000585-1684931400-1684935000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:McCloud 20th Anniversary at the Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is teaming up with Hendricks County Senior Services to bring FREE programs to the Senior Center in Danville! \nJoin 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! \nThese 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. Lunch 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. \nWednesday\, May 24 – McCloud 20th Anniversary \nIt is the 20th anniversary of McCloud Nature Park this year!  But McCloud is a mix of old and new. There was a private McCloud Park in the same location in the 1930’s\, and evidence can still be seen along some of the trails. Learn how the current McCloud Nature Park came to be with a Hendricks County Park naturalist.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/mccloud-20th-anniversary-at-the-senior-center/
LOCATION:Hendricks County Senior Services\, 1201 Sycamore Lane\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T194628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T194728Z
UID:10000553-1684576800-1684594800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Touch a Truck
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with machines big and small during this event! Featuring classic and new machines\, hands-on activities\, and a chance to learn about radio-controlled (RC) vehicles as a hobby! Enjoy snacks from local food trucks while you’re there.\n \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING)\n 
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/touch-a-truck/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Festivals,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T183808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183808Z
UID:10000580-1684404000-1684409400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Tadpole Time: Taking Time to Sense Nature - MCCLOUD
DESCRIPTION: \nI spy with my little eyes! Do you hear the wind? Don’t touch the poison ivy! We use our senses to learn about nature…all the time! Come spend a morning with a naturalist to experience the park using your tadpole’s senses while learning how animals at the park use their senses. \n*This program will include a short walk on natural surfaces; accommodations can be made with advance notice. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-5 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN. OLDER SIBLINGS AGES 6-7 ARE ALSO WELCOME TO REGISTER IF THEY WANT TO PARTICIPATE. \nFEE: $3/CHILD \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 15 AT 3:30 P.M. AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=773 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-taking-time-to-sense-nature-mccloud/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Tadpole Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T183547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183547Z
UID:10000579-1684317600-1684323000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Tadpole Time: Taking Time to Sense Nature - GIBBS
DESCRIPTION: \nI spy with my little eyes! Do you hear the wind? Don’t touch the poison ivy! We use our senses to learn about nature…all the time! Come spend a morning with a naturalist to experience the park using your tadpole’s senses while learning how animals at the park use their senses. \n*This program will include a short walk on natural surfaces; accommodations can be made with advance notice. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-5 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN. OLDER SIBLINGS AGES 6-7 ARE ALSO WELCOME TO REGISTER IF THEY WANT TO PARTICIPATE. \nFEE: $3/CHILD \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 15 AT 3:30 P.M. AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=772 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-taking-time-to-sense-nature-gibbs/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Tadpole Time,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T131150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T131150Z
UID:10000556-1683982800-1683988200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Take Your Parents to the Park
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. \nHey kids! Bring your parent or a grandparent or that special adult in your life to the park for this program to entertain them! We will lead them in playing games\, and you can create a nature-based personalized craft for you to gift to someone important for Mother’s Day\, Father’s Day\, or just because. These programs will offer identical craft options\, but time will only be provided to make one. Games will differ between parks; you can register for both parks and do both projects and have two different experiences if desired. All supplies will be provided. Before or following the program\, feel free to enjoy the available amenities at the park together! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. \nFEE: $5/PROJECT \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 9 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=770 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 60-90 MINUTES
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/take-your-parents-to-the-park/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Games,McCloud Nature Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T195727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T195727Z
UID:10000555-1683972000-1683979200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Junior Anglers
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.\n \nDip into the vast sea of fishing with park naturalists! You will learn the basics of fishing while using our provided equipment. Participants will get hands-on practice with various knots needed for fishing as well as proper casting form and fishing safety. NOTE: State law requires fishing licenses for anyone age 18+ who is actively fishing. If you are simply assisting your junior angler\, no license is required. Meet at Bluegill Shelter.\n \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.\nFEE: $5/CHILD\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 9 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=769\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/junior-anglers/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Fish,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T195329Z
UID:10000554-1683828000-1683835200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Own Rain Barrel
DESCRIPTION:Build a rain barrel to take home! Learn the benefits of rainwater collection and how to set up a water collection space at your home. This workshop will be hands-on\, using tools and plumbing hardware to construct your own rain barrel out of a recycled 55-gallon barrel. Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Hendricks County Soil & Water District to bring you this program! This workshop is $15 if you’d like to build a rain barrel to take home\, or you can simply observe for free.\n \nRECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS\nFEE: $15/RAIN BARREL (PAYABLE AT WORKSHOP)\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 1 BY CONTACTING TERI LENTS AT TERI.LENTS@IN.NACDNET.NET OR AT (317) 745-2555\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/build-your-own-rain-barrel/
LOCATION:Porter Farm\, 4680 W. US Highway 36\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Teri Lents":MAILTO:teri.lents@in.nacdnet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T133044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T133044Z
UID:10000558-1683727200-1683734400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Wild Play Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Brad Poreda\nJoin the naturalists at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month! Each session will bring something new and different so don’t miss out! Discover new ways of playing outside! \n \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.\n \nFREE TO ATTEND\n \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/wild-play-wednesdays-17/
LOCATION:W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, 4521 Gibbs Road\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Games,W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T194229Z
UID:10000552-1683378000-1683381600@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Fish of Big Walnut Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Big Walnut Creek flows through McCloud Nature Park and is abundant with aquatic life. One of those lifeforms is fish! Fill your think tank with some fishy goodness as we explore a few of the fish who call the Big Walnut Creek home. There will be hands-on activities including drawing and games all about fish!\n \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/fish-of-big-walnut-creek/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Fish,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230506T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230406T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T192910Z
UID:10000548-1683361800-1683365400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Fitness in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Try a different fitness class on the first Saturday of each month! We’re bringing fitness instructors in from a wide variety of programs to give you a FREE one-hour introduction to their area of fitness expertise — all while you enjoy the natural beauty of W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! As each month approaches\, visit our Facebook page to register\, to find out who’s leading Fitness in the Park that month\, and the details of the program being presented.\n \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTEND\nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T152813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T152813Z
UID:10000571-1683072000-1683331199@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tales: Vulture View
DESCRIPTION:Our Park Naturalists and volunteers come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and lead a craft or activity. These programs are FREE to attend and are most appropriate for preschool to upper elementary age children. Advance registration is required by contacting your library.   \nMay: Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre \nTurkey vultures soar on the balmy air\, looking for their next stinky feast. These birds don’t hunt―they like their food to be already dead\, and their eating habits serve a very important ecological role. Vultures are part of nature’s clean-up crew. In her signature poetic\, energetic style\, acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre introduces young readers to the world of the turkey vulture. The gorgeous illustrations by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Steve Jenkins capture these birds in all their surprising majesty. \nClayton – Liberty Township   \n\nCall library at (317) 539-2991 to register in advance \nTuesdays at 10:30 a.m.  \nJune 6\, Aug. 1\n\nMonrovia   \n\nCall library at (317) 996-4307 to register in advance  \nTuesdays at 1 p.m.  \nJune 6\, Aug. 1\n\nBrownsburg   \n\nCall library at (317) 852-3167 to register in advance  \nWednesdays at 4 p.m.  \nMay 3\, June 7\, July 5\, Aug. 2\n\nJamestown  \n\nCall library at (765) 676-6190 to register in advance  \nThursdays at 3 p.m. \nMay 4\, June 8\, July 6\, Aug. 3\n\nRoachdale \n\nCall library at (765) 522-1491 to register in advance  \nThursdays at 4 p.m. \nJune 8\, July 6\, Aug. 3\n\nAvon  \n\nCall library at (317) 272-4818 to register in advance  \nFridays at 2 p.m. \nMay 5\, June 9\, July 7\, Aug. 4\n\nDanville  \n\nCall library at (317) 745-2604 to register in advance  \nFridays at 4 p.m. \nMay 5\, June 9\, July 7\, Aug. 4
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/animal-tales-vulture-view/
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Birds,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230418T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T143313Z
UID:10000566-1682985600-1683071999@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Election Day
DESCRIPTION:Main office closed.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/election-day/
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221202T205953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T205953Z
UID:10000532-1682776800-1682784000@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Grossology: Slime
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. \nEwwwwwww! Slime is slippery\, sticky\, and pretty disgusting! Bleurgh! But slime is actually very useful for animals such as salamanders and frogs. These amphibians want to keep their skin moist and slimy because they breathe through their skin and the slime protects them from bacteria and fungus! You’ll need a critter case for the catch and release amphibian hunt. And then make your own slime to take home! \nHiking terrain info: easy level of difficulty; gravel and natural surfaces; up to 1 mile. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO WALK THE TRAIL. \nFEE: $5/PERSON \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 25 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=753 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/grossology-slime/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Amphibians,Hiking,McCloud Nature Park,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221201T201210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T201210Z
UID:10000516-1682517600-1682524800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Wild Play Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Brad Poreda\nJoin the naturalists at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month summer from 2 to 4 p.m.! Each session will bring something new and different so don’t miss out! Discover new ways of playing outside! \nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. \nFREE TO ATTEND \nNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/wild-play-wednesdays-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221130T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T204215Z
UID:10000508-1682512200-1682515800@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Senior Center: Our Beautiful Parks
DESCRIPTION:Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is teaming up with Hendricks County Senior Services to bring FREE programs to the Senior Center in Danville! \nJoin 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! \nThese 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. Lunch 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. \nWednesday\, April 26 – Our Beautiful Hendricks County Parks\nPhoto by Brad Poreda\nLooking for new places to walk as the weather warms up? Join a naturalist for a presentation with stunning pictures of the three properties that our department manages which include McCloud Nature Park\, W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park\, and the Vandalia Trail.  \nLearn some of the background stories of these properties and get a sneak peek at future plans.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/senior-center-our-beautiful-parks/
LOCATION:Hendricks County Senior Services\, 1201 Sycamore Lane\, Danville\, IN\, 46122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,All Programs,Seniors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20230222T164151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T164151Z
UID:10000547-1682157600-1682161200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Get Ready\, Get Set\, BIKE!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Rails to Trails Day on the Vandalia Trail! Start your morning with Kevin Duitsman of Ride On Bicycle Repair LLC\, located in Pittsboro. He’ll guide you through important steps to prepare your bike for summer riding\, including a review of bike safety. Feel free to bring your bicycle to follow along with Kevin’s presentation\, and he’ll provide basic tools for you to borrow on-site to do your own basic tuning-up. Then once your bike is ready to go\, you can take off from the Amo Trailhead for a ride!  \nBiking terrain info for self-guided ride: easy level of difficulty; mostly-flat asphalt trail; up to 4 miles  \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 THROUGH ADULT. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.  \nFREE TO ATTEND  \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a44a4a72fa1f94-getready \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR 
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/get-ready-get-set-bike/
LOCATION:Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead\, 5042 South Street\, Amo\, IN\, 46103\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Bicycling,Vandalia Trail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221205T204131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T204935Z
UID:10000542-1682082000-1682089200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Undesirable Flora & Fauna
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. \nEven in protected areas such as McCloud Nature Park\, park managers battle plants and insects that are from other parts of the world. These are called “invasive species” and live in our area due to accidental or planned introductions. We’ll consider why these species are problematic\, participate in real-world dilemma discussions\, and improve the park by removing invasive plants. \nParents of the students may also register as participants for $10/session if they want to participate in the activities with the older students. (Parents who do not register as students may not be able to join the group for the inside portion of the lesson but are welcome to join for the outside portions.) \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12-18. \n$10/STUDENT (ages 12-18) \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 18 AT 3:30 P.M. AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=768 \nFOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS: After registering your 12-18 year-olds\, email mccloudnp@hcparks.net for a link to register their younger siblings (ages 6-11). Please include the names of younger siblings you wish to register. Parents or guardians MUST ATTEND with the younger siblings\, as this is not a drop-off program. \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-undesirable-flora-fauna/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Plants and Trees,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221205T204920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T204920Z
UID:10000544-1682071200-1682078400@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Ecology Series: Park Pests
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. \nCan you track down the pests of McCloud Nature Park? Discover how plants\nand animals are spread by accident and on purpose. Learn how to identify\nsome invasive plants and animals while walking trails and playing games to show how these species can cause problems in the forest. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH 11. Younger siblings ages 5 and under are free. Older children are welcome to register but they may want to consider registering for Environmental Detectives program for ages 12 through 18. \nPARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILDREN\, AS THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM. \n$5/CHILD (ages 6-11) \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 21 at 3:30 P.M. AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=766 \nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/homeschool-ecology-series-park-pests/
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:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T084754
CREATED:20221205T171238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T171238Z
UID:10000538-1681984800-1681990200@hendrickscountyparks.org
SUMMARY:Tadpole Time: Colors in Nature - MCCLOUD
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. \nYou may see the green in the tree leaves or the white in the flowers blooming\, but do you see the red in the turtle’s eyes? How do animals use color in their lives? The sun is shining\, and the flowers are blooming. Spend the morning admiring all shades of life at the park. \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-7 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN (THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM).\nOLDER SIBLINGS\, AGES 6-7\, ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE\, TOO. \nFEE: $3/CHILD (PARENT/GUARDIAN IS FREE). \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 13 AT 3:30 P.M. AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=759 \nAPPROXIMATION PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS.
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/tadpole-time-colors-in-nature-mccloud/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,McCloud Nature Park,Tadpole Time
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