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Tadpole Time

Young children are naturally curious ! Encourage their curiosity through fun and interactive introductions to nature during our Tadpole Time programs ! Each session will focus on a different topic and feature native animals , stories , crafts , nature exploration , and ideas for continuing exploration at home ! Identical sessions are offered at W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park and McCloud Nature Park ! Dress for the weather as these sessions take place outside .

Recommended for ages 2-5 years old with parent / guardian ( older siblings ages 6-7 are welcome to register also if they want to participate ). $ 3 / child
TAKING TIME TO SENSE NATURE WEDNESDAY , MAY 17 • 10 AM W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
THURSDAY , MAY 18 • 10 AM McCloud Nature Park
I spy with my little eyes ! Do you hear the wind ? Don ’ t touch the poison ivy ! We use our senses to learn about nature … all the time ! Come spend a morning with a naturalist to experience the park using your tadpole ’ s senses while learn how animals at the park use their senses .
* This program will include a short walk on natural surfaces ; accommodations can be made with advanced notice .
BUTTERFLIES WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 9 • 10 AM W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
THURSDAY , AUGUST 10 • 10 AM McCloud Nature Park
Did you know that butterflies can ’ t hear ? Or that they taste with their feet ? Tadpoles will learn some fun facts about these pollinators and why they ’ re more than beautiful colors . We ’ ll pretend , create , and rejoice in these insects .
We love all of our guests and want everyone to feel welcome regardless of sexual orientation , gender , race , ability , or political / religious affiliation . Our parks are here to provide a respite from the conflict , stress and anxiety of today ’ s world , so we encourage everyone from all walks of life to find peace through the beauty and tranquility of nature .
If you feel unwelcome at our parks , or if you need assistance in enjoying what we have to offer , please feel free to contact our office at hcparks @ hcparks . net or at ( 317 ) 718-6188 .
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