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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…
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…
Tree removal work will begin on the Vandalia Trail on Sept. 30, 2021 and continue through the winter. We have contracted Cummins Tree Service to remove a large number of dead trees along the trail. These are predominantly ash trees that fell victim to the Emerald Ash Borer. Cummins Tree Service will begin work right…
The 2017 Fall Colors Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10am to 4pm at McCloud Nature Park.
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…
Join a Naturalist at Sodalis Nature Park on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. and try to spot some winter birds of Indiana!
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