Join Hendricks County Park Naturalists for some Nature Discovery at McCloud Nature Park and W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our programs not only complement each other but also allow participants to choose adventures that spark their interest and fit perfectly into their schedules. Let’s dive into the outdoors together!
For ages 7-12 ($5/participant) with a parent or guardian. This is not a drop-off program.
Advance registration required.
Sessions last approximately 2 hours.
For assistance with registration or any questions about the Nature Discovery programs, please contact the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center at mccloudnp@hcparks.net or at (765) 676-5437.
September: Fun with Flowers!
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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!
Advance registration required by Sept. 8.
October: Owl Pellets
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. at McCloud Nature Park
Join us as we learn all about owls! We’ll talk about what kinds of owls we have in Indiana, where to find them, what they eat, and their different calls. We’ll have owl pellets to dissect, and you can even keep the bones!
Advance registration required by Oct. 6.
November: Tracks and Trails
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
Join us to become wildlife detectives, following tracks left behind by animals! Learn how to identify critter tracks, uncover clues about animal behavior, and discover who walked this trail before you. We’ll have a fun craft too so you can make your own tracks at home!
Advance registration required by Nov. 10.
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