# Keychain Critters Craft at McCloud Nature Park

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN 46165
- Ages: Ages 5 and up
- Price: $2 per person
- Organizer: Hendricks County Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1066
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Kids make a paracord or beaded critter keychain to take home at the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. The hour-long program is recommended for ages 5 and up; register in advance on RecDesk.

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