McCloud Maple Sap Run Saturday , March 4 • 8:45 a . m . McCloud Nature Park
The maple sap is running as the trees wake up after the winter , and this is a perfect opportunity to get back to running the trails ! Join us for a competitive race or a fun run / walk and start the spring off on the right foot . After the professionally-timed race , stick around for McCloud Maple Syrup Days and the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser . Fun for the whole family ! See page 16 for more information , including how to register for the McCloud Maple Sap Run .
STEAM Challenge : Leprechaun Trap Saturday , March 18 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
Capture a leprechaun and you ’ ll be rich , or so the folklore goes . Design a miniature leprechaun trap using provided materials . You might want to build a small ladder and include some leprechaun bait to lure a pixie into a shoebox . Be sure to make it sparkly and colorful to attract these little fairies ! This project can be completed at the McCloud Nature Center or at home .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 6 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Maple Syrup Days Saturday , March 4 and March 11 • 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
An annual favorite , our Maple Syrup Days allow visitors a handson experience while discovering the rich , delicious history of maple sugaring . Learn how to tap a tree , watch a demonstration of the process as it was done in pioneer days , and take a visit to our Sugar Shack to learn how syrup is made today . ( See page 4 for more information .)
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND • NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 6 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday , March 4 and March 11 8 a . m . to 12:30 p . m . McCloud Nature Park
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County presents its 14th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at McCloud Nature Park . See why these are the sweetest days to visit McCloud with all the pancakes you can eat ! Reservations are strongly encouraged , but walk-ins are welcome as space allows . All proceeds benefit Hendricks County Parks & Recreation ! ( See page 5 for more information .)
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • SUGGESTED DONATION OF $ 10 / ADULT , $ 6 / CHILD RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED ; VISIT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG FOR REGISTRATION LINK APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 4.5 HOURS ( ONGOING )
Upcycled Knitting Needles to Earrings Saturday , March 25 • 10 a . m . McCloud Nature Park
We ’ ll take cut up ‘ beads ’ from aluminum knitting needles and use the wonderful palette of colors to make 3 pairs of bright and unique recycled material earrings to keep or give as gifts ! Jennifer Davies has been turning old metal knitting needles and crochet hooks into whimsical jewelry and accessories for 8 years under the name of Bur Oak Studio . She was inspired by the knitters in her family , including her mom and step-mom . Modern knitters lean towards wood / bamboo needles and hooks , but most have some of the old styles-like the ones we all learned on ! Check out her designs at www . buroakstudio . com .
All materials and tools are provided for this easy , creative class . No prior jewelry making experience needed !
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 THROUGH ADULT . CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN . FEE : $ 30 / PERSON ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 21 . REGISTER AT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG . APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
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