Pollinator Pockets Saturday , March 25 • 2 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Do you like butterflies ? Hummingbirds ? Beautiful seasonal color ? You need native pollinator plants ! Beautiful flowering plants , joyful bird watching , and helping the bees ! Pollinating your vegetable garden , and fruit trees ! Yes , all of that ! Let ’ s plant pollinator pockets , which are groups of different native flowers that are bundled together for easy planning and planting . Join Master Gardener Clarissa Petry for this informative talk , which will include recommendations on where to get seeds and plants for your yard .
RECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Flashlight EGG-STREME Hunts Friday , March 31 • 8 p . m . and 9:30 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Teens and adults , you don ’ t have to miss out on egg hunts because here is one just for you ! Hunt eggs by flashlight as the sun sets and enjoy Peeps s ’ mores around the campfire . Bring your flashlight and search for eggs along trails at McCloud Nature Park . Finding the eggs are only part of the challenge ! The eggs have clues to the scavenger hunt , and the completed scavenger hunt can be redeemed for prizes !
HIKING TERRAIN INFO : MODERATE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY ; GRAVEL AND NATURAL SURFACES ; UP TO 1 MILE . RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO WALK THE TRAILS . FEE : $ 5 / PERSON ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 27 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Spring Fever Strolls Thursday , March 30 • 5:45 p . m .
W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park ( Firefly Shelter )
Friday , March 31 • 9:30 a . m . Vandalia Trail ( Amo trailhead )
Saturday , April 1 • 2 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Been in the house too much ? Winter grays got you down ? To welcome Spring into your life , join a naturalist on a gentle jaunt that will have you enjoying the fresh air , hearing the birds sweetly singing , and spying plants peeking out of the soil . Regardless of age , interests , abilities , we all need nature . Come to one or come to them all to experience the beauty of Hendricks County Parks ! While each program will be appropriate for all ages , please note the terrain for each location so that your capability will make the time enjoyable for you . If you need to stretch those legs , but you have a baby — bring the stroller on Friday or Saturday . Need an accessible trail ? We ’ ve got you covered on Friday or Saturday !
THURSDAY HIKING TERRAIN INFO : MODERATE DIFFICULTY , RUGGED GROUND , GRAVEL PATH , UP TO 1 MILE . FRIDAY HIKING TERRAIN INFO : EASY DIFFICULTY , PAVED TRAIL , FLAT PATH , UP TO 1 MILE . SATURDAY HIKING TERRAIN INFO : EASY DIFFICULTY , GRAVEL TRAIL , FLAT PATH , UP TO 1 MILE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS ABLE TO WALK THE TRAILS . FREE TO ATTEND • NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 1 HOUR
Walking Sticks Saturday , April 1 • 10 a . m . W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
A good walking stick is a great companion for any outdoor adventure . Create your own by starting out with a sturdy wooden staff , and then you decide how decorated or simple you want to make your walking stick . Safely use a pocketknife to shave off the bark , add beads or feathers to a wrist strap , or something completely unique . YOU get to decide ! Register right away as this popular workshop fills quickly ! Meet at Bluegill Shelter .
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FEE : $ 6 / WALKING STICK ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 28 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
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