The Explorer Magazine Summer 2023 | Page 4

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2023 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Information about McCloud Nature Park , the Vandalia Trail , and W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park can be found on page 3 .
For additional information and to register online , visit www . HendricksCountyParks . org
Fitness in the Park • 8:30 AM W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Try a different fitness class on the first Saturday of each month ! We ’ re bringing fitness instructors in from a wide variety of programs to give you a FREE one-hour introduction to their area of fitness expertise – all while you enjoy the natural beauty of W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park ! As each month approaches , visit HendricksCountyParks . org and our Facebook page to register , find out who ’ s leading Fitness in the Park that month and the details of the fitness program being presented .
May 6 • June 3 • July 1 • Aug . 5
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Fish of Big Walnut Creek Saturday , May 6 • 1 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
The Big Walnut Creek flows through McCloud Nature Park and is abundant with aquatic life . One of those lifeforms is fish ! Fill your think tank with some fishy goodness as we explore a few of the fish who call the Big Walnut Creek home . There will be hands-on activities including drawing and games all about fish !
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 THROUGH ADULT . 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
Wild Play Wednesdays W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
Join the naturalists at the W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month ! Each session will bring something new and different so don ’ t miss out ! Discover new ways of playing outside !
May 10 , 2-4 p . m . • May 24 , 2-4 p . m . June 14 , 9-11 a . m . • June 28 , 9-11 a . m . July 12 , 9-11 a . m . • July 26 , 9-11 a . m . Aug . 9 , 2-4 p . m . • Aug . 23 , 2-4 p . m .
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 : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Thursday , May 11 • 6 p . m . Porter Farm , 4680 W . US Hwy 36 , Danville
Build a rain barrel to take home ! Learn the benefits of rainwater collection and how to set up a water collection space at your home . This workshop will be hands-on , using tools and plumbing hardware to construct your own rain barrel out of a recycled 55-gallon barrel . Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is partnering with the
Hendricks County Soil & Water
District to bring you this program ! This workshop is $ 15 if you ’ d like to build a rain barrel to take home , or you can simply observe for free .
RECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS
FEE : $ 15 / RAIN BARREL ( PAYABLE AT WORKSHOP )
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 1 BY CONTACTING TERI LENTS AT
TERI . LENTS @ IN . NACDNET . NET OR AT ( 317 ) 745-2555
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
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