Maple’s Moments
Fall Colors Run 2018
5K or 1-Mile A scenic trail run on the banks of the Big Walnut Creek during the peak of fall colors October 20, 2018, at 9 AM McCloud Nature Park - Color changing water bottle for All Finishers - BonFire...
Become a Friend of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County
Chances are you and your family have benefited from a Hendricks County Park, program, event or amenity. We are often asked the best way to give appreciation for having access to these natural spaces and education so we have created an easy way to show your support-...
Parks Foundation Hires Marketing and Events Manager
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is excited to announce the hiring of Meghan Stritar as its new Marketing and Events Manager. Meghan will coordinate and host events like the McCloud Honeybee Fest, the Fall Colors Run, Maple Syrup Days, and the Native Plant...
Observation HoneyBee Hive
Support Establishment of a HoneyBee Observation Hive at McCloud Each year, McCloud Nature Park is visited by over 30,000 people. Our Nature Center welcomes many of those visitors, including school groups, scouts and families eager to learn and experience nature in...
2016 Fall Colors Run
10K, 5K or 1-Mile A scenic trail run on the banks of the Big Walnut Creek during the peak of fall colors October 22, 2016 at 9AM (8:45 1-mile) McCloud Nature Park Online Registration is closed. But join us on Saturday to register between 8-8:30 at the same price....
Arboretum Groundbreaking
The Arboretum at McCloud Nature Park GROUNDBREAKING May 6, 2016 McCloud Nature Park Please join Hendricks County Parks & Recreation and the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County as we celebrate the groundbreaking of our newest attraction - the Arboretum at...
Park 2 Park Challenge & 5K
The 6th Annual Park2Park Challenge and 5K Run/Walk Relay: 20 miles - 4 team members 5K: Individual or Family Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center, Plainfield, IN Thank you to all who participated in the the 2016 P2P! It was a successful fundraiser for...
Duke Energy “Birds of Prey” Presentation and Giveaway
Majestic birds will be visiting Hendricks County on Earth Day - Friday, April 22. The Duke Energy Foundation is sponsoring the American Eagle Foundation’s “Birds of Prey” program at 1 p.m. April 22 at Sodalis Park, 7700 S. C.R. 975 E., Plainfield. The program features...
Native Plant & Tree Sale
Native Plant & Tree Sale April 16, 2016 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM Sodalis Nature Park, Plainfield Online Sales END at Noon on April 14 Hendricks County is going Native with trees, plants, and shrubs! Natives are the perfect addition to your landscape: Thrive in Indiana...
Amo-Coatesville Vandalia Trail Becomes a County Park
Guest Blog - Greg Midgley The Friends of the Vandalia Trail are pleased to announce that the trail project in the Amo-Coatesville-Putnam County Line area has reached another significant milestone this winter. After 11 years as a volunteer-led not-for-profit project...