Do you want to volunteer in the community and spend more time outdoors? The Brownsburg Parks Weed Wrangle® might be the perfect opportunity! What is Weed Wrangle®? Weed Wrangle® is part of a national initiative to remove invasive plants from public spaces, including parks. Brownsburg Parks, Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasive Management, and Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative are partnering to remove invasive plants from the parks. The U.S. Forest … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Hendricks County Health Department reports that healthcare personnel, first responders, and individuals aged 65 and over are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of early January. You can register to receive the vaccine by visiting ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. Who is eligible to receive the vaccine? As of January 2021, individuals in these groups can receive the vaccine in Hendricks County: Healthcare personnelFirst respondersLaw … [Read more...]
Snow Much Fun Sledding and Hiking in Hendricks County
Make the most of the next snow with this list of fun outdoor activities to try in Hendricks County! Be sure to bundle up before heading outside. Sledding in Hendricks County Bible Church in Brownsburg, located at 6045 E County Road 500 N, is a popular local sledding spot. At Washington Township Park in Avon (115 S. County Road 575), a hill in the upper level of the park near the basketball courts offers a steep sledding experience. Danville's Ellis Park (600 E Main … [Read more...]
Trails & Tales: Brownsburg Adult Winter Reading Program
Do you plan to read more in 2021? Stay motivated by participating in the Brownsburg Public Library Adult Winter Reading Program. This year's theme is Trails & Tales. Pre-registration opens on January 1, 2021, and the program will be held between January 11-February 21, 2021. You'll have the opportunity to set your own weekly reading goals. Maybe you want to read for a specific amount of time each day, read a certain number of books, try a new genre, or experiment … [Read more...]
Start the New Year Outdoors
If you're feeling a little cabin fever, getting outside might be just the ticket. There are beautiful trails and walking paths all over Hendricks County, so you can bundle up and take a hike or walk just about anywhere. But if you're looking for an organized event, check out these two great options for starting off the new year outside! First Saturday Hike On Saturday, January 2nd, 2021, join a First Saturday Hike at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem. There will be … [Read more...]