Native American Days at McCloud

NORTH SALEM -- McCloud Nature Park will be hosting a free program on Native Americans on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m.

Children can enjoy making Native American crafts such as dream catchers, God's eyes and rain sticks as they learn about the culture of the Delaware Tribe that once called the land around and including McCloud Nature Park home.

Park naturalists will also discuss the natives' diet, living structures, bartering system and heritage.

This program is designed for all ages and will last approximately two hours.

McCloud Nature Park is operated by Hendricks County Parks and Recreation and is located five minutes south of North Salem at 8518 N. Hughes Rd.

Admission is always free and the park is open from dawn to dusk daily.

The Nature Center's hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.