Week of Events
McCloud Prairie Maze
2026 marks the United States’ 250th birthday! Our staff have been asking for a bald eagle prairie maze design for several years now, so 2026 seems the perfect time to do one! Come out to McCloud Nature Park during the months of September and October and explore our 2026 McCloud Prairie Maze celebrating bald eagles...
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Monday, September 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026 -NATURE DISCOVERY: Fun with Flowers!
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September 15, 2026 -Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
NATURE DISCOVERY: Fun with Flowers!
Join us as we learn all about the importance of pollinators when we explore our beautiful pollinator plot at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! We will talk about all the different pollinators that may call our park home and make some fun crafts using some of our flowers! FOR AGES 7-12 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN...
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, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 -SENIOR CENTER: Scales and Scutes!
SENIOR CENTER: Scales and Scutes!
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, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 -Nature Hike
Nature Hike
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! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE...
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 -Critter Feeding
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September 18, 2026 -Yoga in the Park
Critter Feeding
Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
Yoga in the Park
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...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Featured September 19, 2026 -Featured Astronomy
Astronomy
Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? Take 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! The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars...
