The Explorer Magazine Winter/Spring 2021 | Page 9

WHOOO STOLE BARRED OWL ’ S HOT COCOA ? Saturday , Feb . 6 • 11 a . m .– 3 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Oh no ! Barred Owl ’ s hot cocoa was stolen from his roost last night ! Despite the clues left behind , Barred Owl is absolutely stumped . Can you decipher the clues , unveil the thief , and return the stolen cocoa ?
Hiking terrain info : easy hike , gravel and natural surfaces , up to 0.5 miles .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 4 HOURS ( ON-GOING ); SELF-GUIDED HIKE WILL TAKE UP TO 1 HOUR TO COMPLETE .
GUEST SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Saturday , Feb . 20 • 2 p . m .
McCloud Nature Park
We bring in a variety of expert guest speakers throughout the year to discuss various nature-related topics ! Mark the dates on your calendar and then keep an eye on HendricksCountyParks . org and our Facebook page as the dates approach to learn which guest speakers and what topics will be featured each month throughout the year .
FROSTY PAWS Saturday , Feb . 27 • 1 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Are you and your four-legged friend tired of the same old walk ? Take a winter walk at McCloud Nature Park with one of our naturalists ! We will be blazing a path for our frosty paws together . During the hike , we will find out what your K-9 ’ s ancestor , the coyote , is doing during the winter months . Please dress for the weather . Participating dogs must be friendly with other dogs . All dogs at McCloud are required to be on a leash .
Hiking terrain info : easy to moderate level of difficulty , gravel and natural surfaces , up to 1 mile .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES ; CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO HIKE THE TRAILS
FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
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