HOMESCHOOL ECOLOGY AT MCCLOUD NATURE PARK
Homeschool students are invited to join Hendricks County Park Naturalists for ecology lessons !
The Homeschool Ecology series provides hands-on , ageappropriate , interactive activities about ecology topics . These programs are designed to build on each other , but students may register for the lessons that interest them and fit their schedules .
LEAVES OF CHANGE FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 20 • 10 AM
Advanced registration required by Friday , September 13
Embrace the arrival of fall as we delve into the captivating science behind why leaves change colors . Together , we ’ ll uncover the hidden wonders of trees and celebrate their remarkable existence . During this program we will wander forest trails , identifying different tree species and their adaptations , life cycles , and the artistry of fall foliage .
So , my fellow leaf enthusiasts , let ’ s savor fall ’ s symphony together .
NOT-SO-SPOOKY AFTER ALL ! FRIDAY , OCTOBER 25 • 10 AM Advanced registration required by Friday , October 18
Step into a world where shadows fade , and myths unravel . Our captivating presentation shines a spotlight on creatures that have been unfairly labeled as spooky . Owls : Silent guardians of the night , essential for pest control . Snakes : Serpentine allies , debunking myths . Spiders : Architects of intrigue , vital for insect control . Join us — no spookiness , just awe and wonder !
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Please contact us at ( 765 ) 676-5437 or mccloudnp @ hcparks . net for additional information .
For ages 6-11 ($ 10 / student ); younger siblings under age 6 are free .
Advance registration required . Sessions last approximately two hours .
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME : GRANNY MCCLOUD ’ S WAY OF LIFE FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 15 • 10 AM Advanced registration required by Friday , November 8
Granny McCloud lived here at McCloud Nature Park during a simpler time . Or was it ? Come along with our Naturalists as we dive into the way people lived during Granny ’ s time . How did they color clothes ? What kind of games would her kids have played ? How did she get butter before Walmart !? Join us , won ’ t you ?
HIBERNATE OR MIGRATE ! INDIANA WINTER EXPLORATION FRIDAY , DECEMBER 20 • 10 AM Advanced registration required by Friday , December 13
Let ’ s delve into the fascinating world of winter survival strategies among our furry and feathered companions . As the cold season settles in , these remarkable creatures employ diverse tactics to brave the elements . Some animals retreat to snug burrows , like bats and groundhogs , to hibernate . Others like to go on a vacation during the winter like butterflies and birds , to migrate . Don ’ t miss this chance to learn all about the animal world during the winter !