New adventures await with our themed Adventure Backpacks you can borrow at the McCloud Nature Center !
All backpacks are free to borrow by simply having an adult leave a valid driver ’ s license or car keys as a deposit and sign a usage agreement . Return the backpack in their original condition before the Nature Center closes for the day .
The packs contain customized nature tools such as magnifying glasses , pocket microscopes , bug nets , field guides , and binoculars and include recommended activities for each adventure .
The backpack themes include :
• Birds
• Insects
• Trees / Plants
• Weather
• Recreation
• Survival / Orienteering
• Geology
• Creek
• STEAM
• Geocaching
Go on a high-tech treasure hunt using a GPS receiver included in the Geocaching backpack .
Five of the packs come with tablets that contain apps to help identify plants and bugs .
Come spend the night under the stars and get a taste of wilderness without traveling too far from home . For one night only , families can enjoy rustic overnight camping at McCloud Nature Park ! Pack your tent , camping gear , sleeping bags , and something to cook over the fire for dinner , and we ’ ll provide a campsite ( including campfire ), s ’ mores , and a continental breakfast . Want to try camping but don ’ t have the 22 • www . HendricksCountyParks . org
CAMP UNDER THE STARS
gear ? We have partnered with Camptown who are offering gear rental for this weekend !
Set up your tent and then come explore over 200 acres of natural wonders that McCloud Nature Park has to offer , including 6 ½ miles of trails , and the ever so famous McCloud Prairie Maze . Wander across the historic truss bridge spanning Big Walnut Creek , then stroll on down to dip your tired toes in the cool inviting water as you discover aquatic life such as fish , crawdads , turtles , and frogs ! Join the naturalists for a night hike , and then wake up to a continental breakfast .
Advance registration required through www . hendrickscountyparks . org . Registration opens July 31 . Space is limited , so don ’ t delay , because this event sells out quickly !
Tents and other camping gear is available for rental through Camptown . Camping gear must be rented by 3:00 pm on Tuesday , September 12th . For the list of gear and fees , go to https :// camptown . org / gearrental / or contact Camptown at ( 317 ) 471-8277 or info @ camptown . org .
FAMILY CAMPOUT
Saturday , September 16th- Sunday , September 17th
Fee : $ 30 / campsite ( up to 6 family members per campsite )
Check in on Saturday between 2 p . m . and 4 p . m .
Check out on Sunday by 11 a . m .
Advanced registration is required through www . HendricksCountyParks . org and space is limited , so register early !