Fun & Games Recreation Fair Saturday , May 21 11 a . m . to 2 p . m . W . S Gibbs Memorial Park
Kick the summer off by enjoying fun and games at Gibbs ! Try your hand at “ nature disc golf ” with the Hendricks County Disc Golf Club ! Practice your fishing pole casts on dry land in a game of “ backyard bass .” Check out geocaching and other outdoor recreation activities ! Bring the whole family and stay for lunch with Double D ’ s Southern BBQ !
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 3 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Miniature Fairy Garden Terrariums Saturday , May 28 • 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Create miniature fairy worlds in jars ! Using nature-provided materials , delicately craft diminutive décor that is sure to delight and enchant . Tiny treasures and miniature marvels abound when you let your imagination take flight ! You can make your two mini terrariums at the park , or you can take the to-go kit home .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT FEE : $ 15 / PROJECT ( UP TO 2 PEOPLE PER PROJECT ) ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 24 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Basic Car Maintenance for Women Tuesday , May 24 • 5 p . m . Avon Jiffy Lube , 7825 E . US Hwy 36 , Avon
Going on a girls ’ road trip this summer ? You ’ ll need to know some basic car maintenance for a more enjoyable trip ! Hendricks County Parks is partnering with Jiffy Lube in Avon to offer this FREE workshop ! You will learn how to change a tire , know what all of those warning lights mean on the dashboard , and know how to check fluids and filters .
RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN AND TEEN GIRLS ( MOTHER / DAUGHTER PAIRS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND TOGETHER !). GIRLS YOUNGER THAN 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A REGISTERED PARENT OR GUARDIAN . • FREE TO ATTEND ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 17 ( VISIT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG FOR THE REGISTRATION LINK ) APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 3 HOURS
Big Walnut Conservation Float Saturday , June 4 • 9 a . m . McCloud Nature Park
Float Big Walnut Creek while learning all about water quality , macroinvertebrates ( the good bugs in the creek ), wildlife habitat , and more ! This approximately 10-mile trip is organized by the Big Walnut Creek Watershed Alliance . Bring your own kayak / canoe , or a limited number will be available to use ( please reserve one ASAP at registration ). Life jackets are required .
RECOMMENDED AGES 10 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ON THE TRIP . • FREE TO ATTEND ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY CONTACTING BREE OLLIER AT ( 317 ) 745-2555 , EXT . 3 OR AT BRIANNA . OLLIER @ IN . NACDNET . NET
Hop on over to Gibbs ! Saturday , May 28 • 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Who needs race cars when you can propel a distance with your own body ?! Come join us as we learn about how rabbits , frogs , and grasshoppers jump . Then , through games and obstacle courses , try your skill at a variety of ways that humans move forward . Meet at the playground .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Grossology : Turkey Vultures Saturday , June 4 • 10:30 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Turkey vultures are gross and so cool ! Did you know that they projectile vomit to scare away their enemies ?! Vultures are like nature ’ s garbage collectors because they clean up roadkill and other dead stuff . Discover other interesting factoids during this program , and then make slime and hurl it at vulture enemies ! Wearing old clothes is recommended . Meet at the playground .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
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