Ready to learn a new skill in 2019? Find out how to read a map at this program at McCloud Nature Park on January 26th, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You'll discover how to orient your map, use a compass, and more. Attendees will discover how to read a topographic map by constructing a 3D model. They'll use the model to compare map features with land features while reading a compass. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, this is an important wilderness skill to have. A … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Maple Syrup
Did you know that it takes about forty gallons of sap to make a gallon of maple syrup? There's quite a process from tree to pancake, and you can get an inside look at it right here in Hendricks County! On January 5, 2018, McCloud Nature Park is hosting a DIY Maple Syrup Workshop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This program is recommended for adults, and registration is not required. It's also free to attend. An experienced maple syrup producer will provide an overview of the … [Read more...]
Holiday Events December 2018
There are lots of great holiday happenings in Hendricks County for the first weekend of December 2018. You can see the full list on our calendar, but here are some highlights: Brownsburg Lions Club Breakfast with Santa On Saturday, December 1st, the Brownsburg Lions Clubs hosts its annual Breakfast with Santa at Bundy Lodge in Arbuckle Acres Park. Children can visit with Santa and have their photos taken, and everyone can enjoy a delicious breakfast. Breakfast is $7/person … [Read more...]
Celebrate Fall Colors in Hendricks County
On Saturday, October 20, 2018, the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County and Hendricks County Parks & Recreation will host their annual Fall Colors Run, which is immediately followed by the popular Fall Colors Festival at McCloud Nature Park. Fall Colors Run The Fall Colors Run begins at 9 a.m. You can warm up near a campfire before running or walking a one mile or 5K course surround by the beautiful fall foliage at McCloud Nature Park. This untimed event benefits … [Read more...]
2018 McCloud Prairie Maze
Want to spend some time outdoors this fall? Don't miss the free prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park. This annual maze is a favorite Hendricks County tradition and offers fun for all ages. This year's challenge? A grasshopper! The maze route goes through the shape of a grasshopper, providing you with a half mile hike...if you don't take a few wrong turns along the way! The prairie maze is open from September 1-October 31, 2018. You can hike the maze between dawn and dusk … [Read more...]