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SUMMARY:Yap with a Naturalist!
DESCRIPTION:Tired of Googling every question you might have while outdoors or sitting and wondering “What’s this bird?” Come out to McCloud Nature Park for our naturalist’s yap hour\, where we will try our best to answer any burning questions you may have about the natural world or advice on how to get a good mix of birds coming to your feeders. You bring the questions; we’ll provide the answers and refreshments.\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES\nFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR (ONGOING)
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/yap-with-a-naturalist/2026-07-07/
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:20260707T183000
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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-5/
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:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260708T123000
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SUMMARY:NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Water Warriors
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface. We’ll learn about aquatic ecosystems\, collect samples at the creek\, and observe creek life up close. We’ll end the day with super fun water activities! \nFOR AGES 2-6 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN\nFEE: $15/CAMPER & PARENT/GUARDIAN\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 1 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=983\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-day-camp-ages-2-6-water-warriors/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ages 2-6,All Programs,Day Camps,McCloud Nature Park,Soil & Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260709T150000
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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/2026-07-09/
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:20260710T103000
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SUMMARY:NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Water Warriors
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface. We’ll learn about aquatic ecosystems\, collect samples at the creek\, and observe creek life up close. We’ll end the day with super fun water activities! \nFOR AGES 7-12\nFEE: $30/CAMPER\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 3 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=984\nAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 4 HOURS
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/nature-day-camp-ages-7-12-water-warriors/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ages 7-12,All Programs,Day Camps,McCloud Nature Park,Soil & Water,Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260711T183000
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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. See our calendar and our website for more details. Sign up early\, as spots are limited and will fill up fast! Meet at the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. (After this program\, stick around for the Astronomy Program with the Indiana Astronomical Society.)\n\nNote\, in the case of rain or severe weather\, this program will be canceled.\n\nAPPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES \nRegistration Links \n\n\nMay 23: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=996\nJune 20: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=998\nJuly 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=997\nAug. 8: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=999
URL:https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/campfire-cooking/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260711T230000
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UID:10001085-1783803600-1783810800@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-17/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:McCloud Nature Park\, 8518 Hughes Road\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Programs,Astronomy,McCloud Nature Park
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