2017 Park Board Meeting Schedule Revised
Due to some scheduling conflicts throughout the year, the Hendricks County Park Board has revised its meeting schedule for 2017. What follows is the remaining Park Board meeting schedule this year
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Volunteers Needed for Maple Syrup Days
We are in urgent need of volunteers on Saturday, March 4 from 8am to 4pm and on Saturday, March 11 from 8am to 4pm for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park. These are great individual or group volunteer opportunities! An annual McCloud favorite, our Maple Syrup Days allow visitors a…
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Hendricks County Parks Website Gets Overhauled
It’s been a long time coming, but our website — thanks to Fresh Picked Websites — has finally received a much-needed overhaul. Obviously, since you’re reading this, you’ve already noticed the massive changes in the color scheme and layout of the site, but as you delve more into our new website, you’ll discover a long list…
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Parks, Ecotherapy Help Combat Physical and Mental Health Issues
While parks provide a significant economic impact to communities, they also play a major role in health and wellness, offering free or inexpensive ways to improve a variety of common physical and mental health concerns. Indiana is the 15th-most obese state in the 18th-most obese country in the world. National health care costs relating to…
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Hendricks County Park Board Reflects on Past, Moves Toward Future
The Hendricks County Park Board elected its 2017 officers at their monthly meeting on Jan. 4 and now rapidly approaches its 17th anniversary of dedication to the preservation of green space and wildlife, as well as recreation opportunities for the booming county population. In 2017, Paul Miner will serve as Park Board president, with Bob…
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Vandalia Trail Improvements to Benefit Hendricks County
In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Vandalia Railroad connected Hendricks County towns, providing convenient travel and thriving commerce between them. Today’s Vandalia Trail corridor vibrantly restores that link with a modern progressive twist. Improvements to the western section of the trail and plans for connectivity open up opportunities for future travel and commerce. Hendricks…
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Parks Positively Impact Housing, Economic Development
It is not news that people want to live near parks and trails. They want to be close to what makes their lives better. That’s the message from Matt Howrey, president of North Salem State Bank, a strong supporter of county parks, and a former board member of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County. “People…
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The Economic Impact of Local Parks
Parks are pretty. They’re relaxing. They’re fun and educational and great places for families and friends to gather. But did you know that parks also play a major role in our economy? The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) conducted a study on the economic impact of local parks, wherein they learned that in 2013…
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Summer 2017 Explorer Program Guide
The Summer 2017 issue of The Explorer, covering May – August, 2017.
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Animal Tales in May
Our monthly Animal Tales program returns to local public libraries during the week of May 4-8 with “Bat Loves the Night.”
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