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2025 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
Photo by Larry Evans
ASTRONOMY McCloud Nature Park
MAY 3 • 9 P . M . | JUNE 28 • 9 P . M . JULY 26 • 9 P . M . | AUG . 23 • 9 P . M . | SEPT . 27 • 8 P . M .
Take stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park , where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky !
The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold this sky seminar and viewing . These programs , led by expert sky watchers , are geared for the novice astronomer . This program will begin with a brief informational session (“ sky seminar ”) where you will learn which planets and constellations will be visible that night .
These seminars last about 30 minutes and are best suited for ages 8 through adult .
IMPORTANT NOTE : Sky seminars will take place rain or shine , but sky viewings are dependent upon clear skies . If poor weather is forecasted or any severe weather advisories are issued , the sky-viewing portion of the program will be canceled .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 THROUGH ADULT FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
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