Rascally Raccoons Saturday , July 23 • 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Raccoons are nature ’ s bandit . These cute yet dangerously smart creatures are bound to make you “ aww ” while stealing your food . We ’ ll take a look at how their adaptations provide them a lifestyle of dumpster diving and theft . There is more to these devious animals than you might think , from their surprising long-life spans to their high IQ ! Meet at Bluegill Shelter .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Photo by Tim Geers
H2Olympics Saturday , July 23 • 2 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Explore the amazing properties of water through play and experimentation ! Have you ever tried to balance paper clips on water ? How many water drops can a penny hold ? Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most water ?
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
STEAM Challenge : Build a Sunshade Saturday , July 30 • 2 to 4 p . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
The sun gives energy to plants to grow and makes life on Earth possible . But too much sun is dangerous . Create a small shelter for a tiny creature ( made with beads that change color in the sun )! Are you up for the challenge ? Protect your tiny animal from the sun ’ s harmful rays !
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT FREE TO ATTEND • NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Photo by Ryan Hagerty
Paracord Keychains Saturday , Aug . 6 • 2 to 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Create easy keychains from paracord during this session ! Versatile , lightweight , and strong , parachute cord is amazingly useful for building a shelter , acquiring food , or starting a fire in a survival situation . Instructions and all supplies are provided .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FEE : $ 5 FOR 2 KEYCHAINS • ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUGUST 2 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Insect Safari Saturday , July 30 • 10 a . m . McCloud Nature Park
Did you know that insects are found everywhere except volcanoes ? Come out and learn about the wonders of the insect world ! We ’ ll spend some time using nets and Bug Containment Units to catch , inspect , and gently release our six-legged friends . All supplies will be provided , but for an optional fee of $ 8 you can purchase your own bug net , buggy tongs , and bug container to take home . 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 ; VISIT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG BY JULY 26 TO PURCHASE OPTIONAL BUG-CATCHING TOOLS . • NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Trail Bingo Saturday , Aug . 13 • 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
If you ’ ve hiked at McCloud , you ’ ve probably spotted the old farm equipment with a tree growing through it . But have you noticed the fairy stops * ? Have you spied where maple sap buckets were previously attached to trees ? Challenge your family to find some or all of sites on the trail bingo game . Pick up the bingo sheet from the Nature
Center and return for a small prize !
* The fairy stops are part of the Enchanted Fairy Trail of Hendricks County . ( https :// www . centralinfairy . org /)
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 6 HOURS ( ONGOING )
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