Animal Feeding Day at Gorman Nature Center

Have you ever wondered how we take care of all of the Gorman Nature Center educational animals? If so, join us every Tuesday from May through October for Animal Feeding Day!  GNC has many native animals, used for display and educational purposes, and it takes a lot of work to keep them happy and healthy. …

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Pebbles’ Day at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Bring your family to this hands-on event that will feature Pebbles, our ambassador chicken. This event will include meet and greets with our touchable ambassadors animals, along with animal-inspired arts and crafts. Families can also watch and interact with pebbles while she shows off her painting skills! Ticket price includes meeting our animals, interacting with…

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Baby Snake Birthday Party

You’re invited to a sssssplendid Fifth Birthday Party!  Our baby gray rat snakes are turning 5 years old and everyone is invited to a sssssplendid birthday celebration!  We will have games, crafts, snacks, and – of course – birthday cake to celebrate this ssssspecial occasion.  If you love snakes, this is one event that you…

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National ALPACA Farm Days at Shady Lane Alpaca Farm

National ALPACA Farm Days October 5 & 6, 2024 noon to 5pm both days Pony Rides, Hand Feed the Alpacas and other animals, Blacksmithing, Bean Soup & corn bread, demonstrations on using fiber and visit the Farm Store.  Lots of Pumpkins, gourds and materials for your Fall decorating. Free Event.

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Autumn Fiber Festival

Join us for the 10th Annual Autumn Fiber Festival OCTOBER 21st, 2023 10am—5pm OCTOBER 22nd, 2023 11am—4pm RICHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Arts and Crafts Building 750 N. Home Road Mansfield, Ohio Local fiber producers, craftsmen, and artists, will be brought together to sell their fiber related wares and handmade items at this two day event. Watch…

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Autumn Fiber Festival

Join us for the 10th Annual Autumn Fiber Festival OCTOBER 21st, 2023 10am—5pm OCTOBER 22nd, 2023 11am—4pm RICHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Arts and Crafts Building 750 N. Home Road Mansfield, Ohio Local fiber producers, craftsmen, and artists, will be brought together to sell their fiber related wares and handmade items at this two day event. Watch…

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Live Animal Programs at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

LIVE animal programs are scheduled for our 2023 season. Programs are free but there may be a gate entry fee of $10/car all-day pass. June 3 – Outback Ray at 10am June 17 -Birds of Prey-Hawks at 11am July 8th -Birds of Prey-Owls at 3:30pm July 22 -Dr. Insteca Big & Magic Show 10am Aug…

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Live Animal Programs at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

LIVE animal programs are scheduled for our 2023 season. Programs are free but there may be a gate entry fee of $10/car all-day pass. June 3 – Outback Ray at 10am June 17 -Birds of Prey-Hawks at 11am July 8th -Birds of Prey-Owls at 3:30pm July 22 -Dr. Insteca Big & Magic Show 10am Aug…

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Live Animal Programs at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

LIVE animal programs are scheduled for our 2023 season. Programs are free but there may be a gate entry fee of $10/car all-day pass. June 3 – Outback Ray at 10am June 17 -Birds of Prey-Hawks at 11am July 8th -Birds of Prey-Owls at 3:30pm July 22 -Dr. Insteca Big & Magic Show 10am Aug…

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