The 6th Annual McCloud Bee Fest will be held on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, Indiana. 2021 McCloud Bee Fest This event is free to attend. Stop by at any time between 1:00-4:00 to participate in activities and learn about these pollinators, including which species are native to Indiana and how bees pollinate plants! The 2021 McCloud Bee Fest will include: Games and activitiesFun bee craftsVendor booths … [Read more...]
11th Annual McCloud Maple Syrup Days
Have a true farm-to-table experience at McCloud Nature Park during the 11th Annual Maple Syrup Days event on March 6th and 13th, 2021. Each year, the sugar maple trees at the park produce sap with high sugar content. Staff and volunteers collect this sap each day. It is placed in an evaporator when it becomes maple syrup. What to Expect You can see the entire process from sap collection to evaporation at this event. The 2021 event will be held on March 6th and 13th … [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...]
McCloud Prairie Maze 2020 Information
The popular McCloud Prairie Maze is back at McCloud Nature Park for the 2020 season from September 5th through October 31st! The maze is open from dawn to dusk daily. Snake Questions Welcome This year's theme is all about snakes. Often misunderstood, these creatures provide a lot of benefits. Walk through the half-mile-long maze and think of questions you'd like to ask park naturalists about snakes. They'd love to tell you about the native snakes of Indiana, how snake … [Read more...]
McCloud Mini Bee Fest 2020
Celebrate and learn about bees at the McCloud Mini Bee Fest on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McCloud Nature Park. This annual event is "mini" this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-register if you plan to attend. Learn about Pollinators Take a self-guided hike or check out the self-led story walks along some of the 6.5 miles of trails at McCloud Nature Park and learn about pollinators as you explore! Signs on the trails will highlight … [Read more...]