Perseid Meteor Shower Saturday , Aug . 13 • 9 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks at this time of year , and tonight only , we ’ re offering you a chance to view the meteors from one of the clearest vantage points in Hendricks County ! Bring folding chairs and blankets and join Park Naturalists and the Indiana Astronomical Society for what will hopefully be a beautiful show !
Remember that stargazing is a waiting game , and viewing is weather-dependent , so be sure to dress comfortably . The park will close at 11:30 p . m . The outside stargazing will be cancelled if it ’ s cloudy or raining . For any weather-related concerns , please call our Weather Hotline at ( 317 ) 718-6111 .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FREE TO ATTEND • NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2.5 HOURS
Let ’ s Go to the Ant Picnic ! Saturday , Aug . 20 • 1 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
So , you ’ re sitting there having a lovely picnic with your friends when … all of a sudden , ants are everywhere ! Not today , though ! Today , we are intruding on their picnic ! Join a naturalist as we prepare a picnic FOR the ants and learn about their habits through observation . They might seem like pests , but the truth is that they play an invaluable role in many ecosystems ! Meet at the Nature Center .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Summer Fun Run Wednesday , Aug . 17 • 4 to 7 p . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County ’ s Summer Fun Run Series is back for 2022 ! Enjoy an untimed stroll or run with family and friends at your convenience anytime between 4 and 7 p . m . at W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park ! We will offer a short and a long course to run or walk on trails with gravel and natural surfaces . ( Trails are not conducive to standard strollers . Jogging strollers with larger tires are a better option .) We ’ ll have ice cold water for you to cool down with when you ’ re done . Please call our Weather Hotline at ( 317 ) 718-6111 for any weather-related concerns .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 3 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Sky High Birds Saturday , Aug . 20 • 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Have you ever wondered how wings on a bird make flight possible ? Join the naturalists as we soar together and discover how a bird ’ s wings work . We will also be making a flying bird decoration . All supplies will be provided while supplies last . Meet at Firefly Shelter .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Pollinator Party Saturday , Aug . 27 • 1 to 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Center
Celebrate all pollinators ! Make wildflower seed balls to plant at home or launch into the McCloud prairie ! View the observation beehives , and meet honeybees and beekeepers . Learn the importance of native wildflowers while enjoying the vibrant prairie ! Purchase some bee projects and enjoy food from the Bee Hive restaurant ! Allergy alert : as with any visit to the outdoors , it is possible to come into contact with live bees and / or other stinging insects .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 3 HOURS ( ONGOING )
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