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June 2021

Twilight Kayak Tour at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Take a kayaking adventure while watching the sunset over Pleasant Hill Lake! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. Boat, paddle, life jacket, and light provided. Boat capacity limits apply, 325 ...
June 12, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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One event on July 4, 2021 at 8:00 pm

One event on August 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, June 16-18

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
June 16, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Unwind with Evolve Yoga Studios at Kingwood Center Gardens

Join Evolve Yoga Studios for a relaxing treat for yourself. This instructor-led yoga class will immerse you in the gardens, allowing for time to center yourself at the end of the day. Members: $20/N...
June 17, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
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One event on July 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm

One event on August 19, 2021 at 5:30 pm

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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Summer Junior Explorers Camp at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, June 22-23

At Junior Explorers Camp, your child will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, hikes, games, crafts, and animal encounters! These two-day camps are for children 4-6 years old. June 2...
June 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Richland County Park District Archeology Day

Call Gorman Nature Center for details- 419-884-3764.
June 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Moonlight Kayaking at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Enjoy a kayak Moonlight tour of Pleasant Hill Lake by the light of the full moon! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. Boat, paddle, life jacket, and light provided. Meet at the beach area. Be pre...
June 26, 2021 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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One event on August 21, 2021 at 8:00 pm

One event on September 18, 2021 at 8:00 pm

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

July 2021

parkrun Mansfield Weekly 5K

Mansfield OH parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:00am (October through April) and 8:00am (May through September) in North Lake Park, ...
July 3, 2021 @ 8:00 am
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North Lake Park • 625 Hope Road
Mansfield, OH 44903

Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, July 7-9

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
July 7, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Pontoon Boat Guided Tours at Pleasant Hill Lake Marina

Enjoy a naturalist-led tour of Pleasant Hill Lake on a pontoon boat! See soaring Bald Eagles, Ospreys and learn about the hidden history. Life jacket and tour guide provided. Meet at Pleasant Hill Mar...
July 8, 2021 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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One event on September 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, July 14-16

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
July 14, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Summer Junior Explorers Camp at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, July 20-21

At Junior Explorers Camp, your child will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, hikes, games, crafts, and animal encounters! These two-day camps are for children 4-6 years old. June 2...
July 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Slip N Fly Fest

What is the Slip N Fly Fest? The Summer Pool Party you will never forget Three Days of Slip N Fly action Beach Volleyball Tournament with cash prizes Cornhole Tournament with cash prizes DJ’s at...
July 23, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - July 25, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
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Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, July 28-30

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
July 28, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Richland County Park District Pollinator & Native Plant Festival

Join us for the 8th Annual Richland County Park District Pollinator & Native Plant Festival. All events will be held at Gorman Nature Center. This event is free and open to the public! Events beg...
July 30, 2021 @ 9:30 pm
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One event on July 31, 2021 at 9:00 am

One event on August 1, 2021 at 9:00 am

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

August 2021

Animal Feeding Day at Gorman Nature Center

Animal Feeding Day (Help care for the animals from 3:30-5:00 p.m., Aug 3rd – October 26th, each-and-every Tuesday.)
August 3, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until October 26, 2021

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Aug. 4-6

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
August 4, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Meet and Greet with Mermaid Tami at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Mermaid Tami will be at the welcome center to meet all the little guppies, don’t miss this opportunity to meet Mermaid Tami in her one of a kind Mermaid Bubble! Mermaid Treasure will be availabl...
August 7, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Summer Nature Camps at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Aug. 11-13

Our three-day Nature Camps are a fantastic and fun way to immerse your child in the natural world! Each week we will explore a different theme through games, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, activiti...
August 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Perseid Meteor Shower Overnight

Thursday-Friday, August 12-13: 9:00 pm – 6:30 am The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest meteor showers to occur in the Northern Hemisphere. Join us at GNC for a night of astronomy and...
August 12, 2021 @ 9:00 pm
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One event on August 13, 2021 at 6:30 am

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Photo Fridays at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Photo Fridays Aug. 13, Sept. 10 & Oct. 22 @ 5pm $30/person or $20/member. Our avian ambassadors will be outside of their enclosures for photo opportunities and up close encounters. Join our bird c...
August 13, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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One event on September 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm

One event on October 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm

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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Shawshank Hustle 7k

The Shawshank Hustle returns to Shawshank State Prison in Mansfield, OH for the 7th running of this epic race! This event has become wildly popular for it’s fun and unique giveaways and the meda...
August 14, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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Shawshank Hustle • 100 Reformatory Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44905

10th Annual Moving Hearts & Soles 5K Run/Walk, One-Mile Walk, and Kid Races

Saturday August 14, 2021 Galion High School Schedule 7:00am – Registration begins 8:30am – 5K Walk and One Mile Walk 9:00am – 5K Run 9:45 a.m. – Kid Races Join us as the 10th A...
August 14, 2021 @ 8:30 am
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Galion High School • 472 Portland Way N.
Galion, OH 44833

Community Drumming Circle

Join us for a Community Drumming Circle in the beautiful outdoor setting of Gorman Nature Center! Clara and Mark Bayer will leading the drumming circle on Saturday, August 14th beginning at 3 p.m. M...
August 14, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Kingwood Family Day

Kingwood Family Day.  Find more information HERE.
August 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Lexington Blueberry Festival

The Lexington Blueberry Festival, held at Lexington Community Park, is Ohio’s only festival of its kind! Family fun abounds with kids games, various rides and craft vendors, and much live entertainm...
August 19, 2021 - August 22, 2021
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An event every day that begins at 4:00 am, repeating until August 19, 2021

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Lexington Blueberry Festival • Lexington Community Park
Lexington, OH 44904

Owl Prowl

Ever wonder what happens at Gorman Nature Center after dark? Here is your chance to find out. Join the GNC staff for an evening owl prowl! Come to GNC to learn all about our local owls, see preserved ...
August 27, 2021 @ 9:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk

Saturday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. Join us for an early morning bird watching excursion around the Gorman Nature Center property, ...
August 28, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
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One event on September 25, 2021 at 8:00 am

One event on October 16, 2021 at 8:00 am

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Escape from Shawshank Bike Tour

The 2019 Shawshank Bike Tour will run again! We have Mr. Tom Clark as our guide again. Meet at the Ohio State Reformatory at 4 pm. Please park OUTSIDE the main gate on the Mansfield (left) side of the...
August 28, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Historic Ohio State Reformatory • 100 Reformatory Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44905

LCC Donut Dash 5K

Sunday, August 29th, 1:00 PM 252 W Main St, Lucas OH 44843 Details: Run 1.5 miles through scenic Lucas, eat as many donuts as you dare, then run 1.5 scenic miles back to the LCC. Your finish time is ...
August 29, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
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Lucas Community Center • 252 W. Main St.
Lucas, OH 44843

September 2021

Free First Responders Appreciation Weekend

All weekend the Mansfield Area Y will be FREE for all first responders; police, fire, EMT. military, and their family in honor of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Please com...
September 10, 2021 @ 5:00 am - September 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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Mansfield Area Y • 750 Scholl Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44907
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