The Explorer Magazine Winter Spring 2025 | Page 9

BIRD FEEDER CRAFT SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 22 • 10 A . M . McCloud Nature Park
Join the Naturalists at McCloud and make your very own bird feeder ! We will provide everything you need and talk about what kinds of seed to put out to attract the birds that you want . Cost includes a snack and one of two styles of birdfeeder to take home .
RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES FEE : $ 25 / PERSON FOR ONE FEEDER , $ 40 / PERSON FOR TWO FEEDERS ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 8 APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
Photo by Antoine Letarte
MAPLE SYRUP DAYS SATURDAY , MARCH 1 AND MARCH 8 10 A . M . — 3 P . M . McCloud Nature Park
An annual favorite , our Maple Syrup Days allow visitors a hands-on 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 .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 5 HOURS ( ONGOING )
WILD BIRDS WEEKEND SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 22 • 10 A . M . — 3 P . M . McCloud Nature Park
The birds are singing at McCloud Nature Park , so join us for a day of feathered fun ! We will have a bird feeder craft , speakers , a Make-Your-Own-Suet-Cake demonstration and much more !
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 5 HOURS ( ONGOING )
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER SATURDAY , MARCH 8 • 7:30 A . M . — 1:30 P . M . McCloud Nature Park
The Hendricks County Parks Board presents its 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at McCloud Nature Park . See why this is the sweeteset day 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 !
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES SUGGESTED DONATION OF $ 10 / ADULT , $ 6 / CHILD RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED ; VISIT HENDRICKSCOUNTYPARKS . ORG FOR REGISTRATION LINK APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 6 HOURS ( ONGOING )
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