The Explorer Magazine Winter Spring 2026 | Page 8

SEEDLING WORKSHOPS McCloud Nature Park • 1 p. m.
FEB. 7, 21 | MARCH 7
This 3-part series will explore the fascinating process of seed germination, seasonal planting and gardening( including recipes and harvest calendars), and will culminate in the planting of a variety of seasonal seedlings into planters made from recyclable materials to jumpstart your successful fruit and veggie planning this Spring! Join us at McCloud for any or all of these engaging and educational weekends! See page 23 for more details.
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND UP, BUT ALL AGES WELCOME FEB. 7 WORKSHOP IS FREE TO ATTEND WITH NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FEE FOR FEB. 21 AND MARCH 7 WORKSHOPS: $ 5 / PERSON PER WORKSHOP ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR FEB. 21 AND MARCH 7 WORKSHOPS APPROX. PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER McCloud Nature Park • 8 a. m.-2 p. m.
MARCH 14
The Hendricks County Park Board presents its 17th 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!
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 HOURS( ONGOING)
MAPLE SYRUP DAYS McCloud Nature Park 10 a. m.-3 p. m.
MARCH 14
It’ s syrup season! McCloud Nature Park is full of sugar maple trees, which produce sap with a high sugar content. Once the daytime temperatures start rising, the sap starts flowing, and is ready to be collected. Come on out to McCloud Nature Park in early March and join us in discovering the rich deliciousness of maple sugaring at our 16th Annual McCloud Maple Syrup Days! Bring the whole family because Maple Syrup Days are FREE to attend! This event is held entirely outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather. Learn how to tap a tree, stop by our nature center to enjoy a pancake breakfast( 8 a. m.- 2 p. m.) and buy syrup from Harris Sugar Bush to take home with you. See you there!
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROX. PROGRAM DURATION: 5 HOURS( ONGOING)
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