Week of Events
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Monday, August 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
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. 1st, 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...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -SENIOR CENTER: Indiana Oddities
SENIOR CENTER: Indiana Oddities
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...
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Critter Feeding!
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August 20, 2026 -ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Wildflower Walk
Critter Feeding!
Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR Registration Links May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017 May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018 May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019 June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020 June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021 June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022 June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023 July 2:...
ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Wildflower Walk
What better way to end the summer season than by saying farewell to our wonderful wildflowers? Take a walk around the park with our naturalists as we make our very own wildflower bouquets. We will identify and discuss the perennial blooms we find along the way. Participants are also welcome to create their very own...
Friday, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Nature Journaling at Gibbs
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August 21, 2026 -Yoga in the Park – All Ages
Nature Journaling at Gibbs
Tune in with your senses as we explore our parks, bringing our nature journals along for the adventure! Our naturalists will take you on a guided walk where our goal is to absorb all nature has to offer and learn how to make observations and record them in your own way. Small, simple journals will...
Yoga in the Park – All Ages
Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement...
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Wildflower Bouquets
Wildflower Bouquets
Have you seen the beautiful buds of late summer in W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park? For this special program, the naturalists will guide participants on a short nature hike through the park to our Pollinator Plot. There, we will discuss the importance of pollinators, what colors attract which pollinators, and then make our own wildflower bouquets!...
