Christmas Bird Count at McCloud Nature Park
You can add to a century of citizen science data by participating in the Jamestown area bird count on Dec. 30 at 8 a.m.
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Honeybee Fest Returns to McCloud Nature Park
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation and the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County will host the second annual Honeybee Fest at McCloud Nature Park on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free family-friendly festival celebrates the remarkable honeybee – a vital but disappearing pollinator that is credited with pollinating nearly 80 percent of…
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…
Two Hendricks County Parks Employees Promoted
Two members of the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) staff have recently been promoted. Joe Lembo is now a full-time Assistant Park Naturalist while Eric Ivie now holds the position of Assistant Superintendent. Lembo began his employment with HCP&R in 2016 as a part-time seasonal naturalist at McCloud Nature Park and was later made…
HCP&R Hiring Part-Time Assistant Naturalist
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for a Part-Time Assistant Naturalist to work four (4) days a week, 28 hours per week, for $21.40/hour. This position will be primarily based at McCloud Nature Park but may also involve working on the Vandalia Trail and/or W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. Part-time positions with Hendricks County…
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…
Firefly Night Hike on Saturday!
Our annual Firefly Night Hike is Saturday at McCloud Nature Park!
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