The Explorer Magazine Fall 2024 | Page 23

Come spend the night under the stars and get a taste of the 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 .

Set up your tent and then come explore over 200 acres of natural wonders that McCloud Nature Park has to offer , including 6 ½
CHECK-IN Saturday , September 14th between 2 p . m . and 4 p . m .
CHECK-OUT Sunday , September 15th by 11 a . m .
miles of trails , and the ever so famous McCloud Prairie Maze . Wander across the historic truss bridge spanning Big Walnut Creek , then stroll down to dip your tired toes in the cool inviting water as you discover aquatic life such as fish , crawdads , turtles , and frogs !
Advance registration required through hendrickscountyparks . org . Registration opens July 22 , 2024 . Space is limited , so don ’ t delay , because this event fills up quickly !
WHERE McCloud Nature Park
FEE $ 30 per tent site ( up to 6 family members per campsite )

hendricks county soil & water conservation district native tree and shrub sale

Native trees and shrubs are a great choice for your project because they are uniquely suited to our soils , weather , and pests AND they have unique and crucial relationships with the insects , pollinators , and birds our ecosystem depends on .
Visit online in September to order your native trees and shrubs !

www . hendricksswcd . org / annual-tree-sale ( 317 ) 745- 2555 , ext . 3 195 meadow dr ., suite 2 , danville , in

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