16th Annual Maple Syrup Days
March 14, 2026
It’s syrup season! McCloud Nature Park is full of sugar maple trees, which produce sap with a high sugar content. Once the daytime temperatures start rising, the sap starts flowing, and is ready to be collected. Come on out to McCloud Nature Park in March and join us in discovering the rich deliciousness of maple sugaring at our 16th Annual McCloud Maple Syrup Days!
Bring the whole family because Maple Syrup Days are FREE to attend! This event is held entirely outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather. Learn how to tap a tree, stop by our nature center to enjoy a pancake breakfast (8 a.m.- 2 p.m.) and buy syrup from Harris Sugar Bush to take home with you. See you there!
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES
FREE TO ATTEND
NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
APPROX. PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS (ONGOING)
Would You Like to Volunteer?
Would you like to volunteer some time during Maple Syrup Days? It’s all outdoors, so dress for the weather! There’s a free pancake breakfast in it for you! Thank you! We appreciate you very much!
17th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
March 14, 2026
The Hendricks County Park Board is hosting the 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser inside the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center at McCloud Nature Park on March 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Freewill donations are accepted (minimum suggested donations of at least $10 per adult and $6 per child), and all proceeds go to Hendricks County Parks & Recreation for future development of and improvements to McCloud Nature Park.
Reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Would You Like to Volunteer?
Would you like to volunteer some time during the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser? It’s all indoors, and there’s a free pancake breakfast in it for you! Thank you! We appreciate you very much!