The Danville Farmers Market opens for the 2016 season on May 14th and will take place every Saturday until September 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great place to find fresh local produce and much more! Check out vendors including: Arcane Coffee Company Chicken Leg Imperfections Fairie Hill Grampa's Cedar Works Greene Acres Lamb Hitchcock Farm & Garden Indiana Craft Jerky Kristi's Soap Market Michael's Country Bakery & Cakes My Hunny's … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Historical Museum
Located in the former Hendricks County Sheriff's residence and jail, the Hendricks County Historical Museum offers a treasure trove of local history. The building was built in 1866 and served as the Hendricks County jail until 1974. The museum is registered on the National Register of Historic Places and was the first building in Hendricks County to earn that distinction. Upon visiting the museum, you'll find an extensive collection of artifacts that date back to 1866. … [Read more...]
Spring Landscaping 101
Spring is in full swing! If you have landscaping and gardening on your mind, you're not alone. Whether you want to change up your yard's current look or simply get started with your first container garden, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started. Check these out and share your favorite local landscaping tips in the comments! Container Gardening Master Gardener Colletta Kosiba will teach students how to plant a beautiful container garden on April … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Tox-Away Days
Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is offering five Tox-Away Days for Hendricks County residents in 2016. Just in time to kickstart your spring cleaning projects, the first T0x-Away Day will be held on April 9th at Brownsburg High School. Tox-Away Day events give Hendricks County residents the opportunity to safely recycle or dispose of household hazardous wastes, unwanted medications, appliances, tires, electronics, computer components, and medical sharps. … [Read more...]
Staycation Spring Fun in Hendricks County
The days are getting longer and warmer weather is back. You may not have time to get out of town, but you're in luck--Hendricks County has a lot to offer! It's a great time to get out and explore your own backyard. Family Friendly Parks Beautiful Hendricks County is home to a number of fantastic parks that offer trails, playgrounds, and a variety of activities for all ages. From Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg to Washington Township Park in Avon to McCloud Nature Park … [Read more...]