Puzzles in the Park Saturday , June 11 • 10 a . m . – 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Grab a clue sheet from the Nature Center and solve the riddles to find the answers hidden on our trails . Find all the clues to earn a small prize !
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 6 HOURS ( ONGOING ). SELF-LED ACTIVITY TAKES ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE .
Bike Parade Thursday , June 9 • 4 p . m .
Vandalia Trail , Amo Trailhead
Decorate your bike , scooter , stroller , or wheelchair and let ’ s go for a ride on the Vandalia Trail !
Show off your creativity and then join a naturalist and community partners for an easy bike ride along the paved trail . The parade begins at 4 p . m ., so decorate your ride in advance , or arrive early to decorate it at the Amo trailhead with supplies that our naturalist will bring ! Participants are strongly recommended to wear helmets . The trip will consist of a 1.5-mile ride out from the start and a 1.5-mile return for a total of three miles . Participants may turn back at any point along the trail if they would like to return sooner . Modern ADA-accessible restrooms and water fountains are available at the Amo trailhead but not at the turn-around point . Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle .
BIKING TERRAIN INFO : EASY LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY , MOSTLY FLAT PAVED TRAIL , UP TO 3 MILES .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO TRAVERSE THE TRAIL .
FREE TO ATTEND • NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
Photo by Brad Poreda
Outdoor Skills : Don ’ t Become a Lost or Stranded Hiker ! Saturday , June 18 • 1 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Time spent in the woods is wonderful , except when it isn ’ t . Poor planning , wearing the wrong attire , running out of water , inclement weather , injuries , or getting lost can be miserable or worse . Join local bushcraft instructors Ryan Rose and Tracy Alderson for a session on how to be better prepared for an enjoyable hike and what to do when things don ’ t go as planned . Topics that will be included : trip pre-planning , gear and attire selection , basic wilderness survival priorities and skills , what to do if you get lost , basic navigation skills , what ’ s in our day kits and how to use it . Bring and wear what you would for a day hike at a park . Participants will receive a collectable HCP & R patch ! This program meets some scout requirements ; email mccloudnp @ hcparks . net for more information .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS REGISTERED FOR THE PROGRAM . FEE : $ 8 / PERSON . OPTIONAL SURVIVAL KIT AVAILABLE FOR $ 25 . ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 14 . APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
Summer Fun Run Wednesday , June 22 • 4 to 7 p . m . McCloud Nature 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 McCloud Nature 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 )
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Using Apps to Make Scientific Discoveries
Intro to Disc Golf Saturday , June 18 • 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Have you ever wanted to try disc golf ? Here ’ s your chance ! Hendricks County Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Hendricks County Disc Golf Club to offer this training seminar . Hands-on practice will include driving and putting , and the event will conclude with a “ ring of fire ” competition with prizes ! All skill levels are welcome .
RECOMMENDED FOR TEENS AND ADULTS FREE TO ATTEND ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 14 . REGISTRATION LINK CAN BE FOUND AT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
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Saturday , June 25 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Saturday , June 25 2 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
You don ’ t have to be a scientist to make discoveries ! By participating in citizen science projects , you can collect information on water quality , migrating birds and butterflies , the seasons , and more , and this information can be used by scientists ! You will discover easy apps , websites , and programs that you can use for citizen science . Some of these apps also help with identification of plants and other species ! Check out some of these apps on devices available to borrow while at Hendricks County Park properties ! ( See page 21 for more information .) These will be great sessions to attend if you are planning to participate in July ’ s BioBlitz !
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 THROUGH ADULT • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED • APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR