Winter/Spring 2021 Explorer
Our program guide for January through April, 2021.
Our program guide for January through April, 2021.
On April 8, 2020, Turner Forestry performed a prescribed burn of the 52-acre prairie at McCloud Nature Park. Below are a number of resources about the burn for your education and enjoyment. FAQ Frequently asked questions about prescribed prairie burns: 🔥 How long will it take for the prairie to be green again? Answer: In about…
The Hendricks County Park Board met on January 3 and elected its officers for 2018. Paul Miner, Matt Freije, and Bill Harrington were all reelected to the same positions that they held in 2017. Miner was elected to his second consecutive term as Park Board president. He is a charter member of the Park Board…
2017 Summer Fun Run shirts are available for purchase ($10).
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…
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…