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June 2020

Kingwood After Dark – Moonlit Gardens

Thursday, June 4 from 8:30- 9:30 pm. Non-members $5 / Members $3 / children 6 & under free (all ages welcome). Explore Kingwood’s gardens in a whole new way as you are led on a guided tour u...
June 4, 2020 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Birds and Breakfast at Gorman Nature Center

An outdoor program guided by Jason Larson Join Jason for an educational hike to find mirgratory and resident breeding species at the Gorman Nature Center. Participants will meet at the GNC pavilion wh...
June 20, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 10:00 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Learn to Kayak

Learn the basics of kayaking at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. If you have recently purchased a kayak or want to learn more, this course is for you! This entry level course combines on shore and on water pr...
June 21, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

July 2020

Learn to Paint Summertime Sunflowers at Kingwood Center Gardens

Come and paint “Sunflowers” with Juli Parsons of Lasercraft Enterprises. Juli will show you different techniques to create your own sunflower painting on 11x 14 canvas! All ages are welcome! Non-M...
July 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

German Garten Tour with the Director

Join Kingwood Director Chuck Gleaves as he takes you on a virtual tour of German gardens, and the important design and gardening innovations they have inspired. View the sublime to the ridiculous, and...
July 9, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Free Kayak Try It

Free kayaking programs will be offered throughout the summer season. Participants will receive a short introduction onshore, then try single or double kayaks near the shoreline for short periods of ti...
July 11, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Monarch Butterfly ID Workshop

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 11, 2020 @ 3:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Learn to Kayak

Learn the basics of kayaking at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. If you have recently purchased a kayak or want to learn more, this course is for you! This entry level course combines on shore and on water pr...
July 12, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Cultivation Education: Tropical Plants at Kingwood Center Gardens

School may be out, but summer is still a fantastic time to learn! This annual summer learning series is geared to children between 4-10 years of age and features nature-based, hands-on learning experi...
July 14, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Fountains & Statues Tour at Kingwood Center Gardens

Did you know there are several different historic statues and fountains throughout Kingwood Center Gardens? These historic features create our own unique art gallery inside our gardens! Find out the h...
July 14, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Summer Nature Walk for Seniors

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 16, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Australian Garden Experience at Kingwood Center Gardens

Join Kingwood gardener, Mike Albert, to learn about his recent adventures in Australia and the unique gardens the Aussies offer. Come with questions and see the other side of the world from this garde...
July 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Christmas In July

CHRISTMAS IN JULY ACTIVITIES: Friday, JULY 17th MOVIE at the LAKE – Enjoy a family friendly movie at the lake on a giant, inflatable BIG screen. 9:30 pm. If bad weather it will be held inside th...
July 17, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Yoga in the Park at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 17, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Birds and Breakfast Bird Walk at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 18, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

The Night Sky at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 18, 2020 @ 9:30 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Magnificent Moths & Caterpillar Hunting at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 18, 2020 @ 10:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Cultivation Education: Peacocks at Kingwood Center Gardens

School may be out, but summer is still a fantastic time to learn! This annual summer learning series is geared to children between 4-10 years of age and features nature-based, hands-on learning experi...
July 21, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
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The Art of Gilding at Kingwood Center Gardens

Explore the traditional decorative art of gilding, its history and various applications in a class designed to give you the confidence to explore techniques at home. Attendees will try their newfound ...
July 21, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Preserving Family Documents at Kingwood Center Gardens

Demonstrate archival techniques that focus on the papers found in a family’s collection. Items may include diaries, letters, certificates, and photographs. Participants will learn how to properl...
July 23, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Twilight Kayaking

Enjoy a Twilight Kayak tour of Pleasant Hill Lake and watch the sun set over the lake! Spend 90 minutes on the water and then come back to shore to view the moon through our new telescope. Bring your ...
July 24, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Time with the Birds!

Enjoy private time with St Alice, the Bald Eagle, and two of her feathered friends. Take advantage of being at the Sanctuary before we open to visit with the birds outside of their enclosures and phot...
July 25, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Richland County Park District Amphibian & Reptile Day

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
July 25, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Meet MWCD Rangers from Charles Mill & Pleasant Hill Lakes, Ashland County Sheriff K9 Officer & Bomb Squad, the Richland County Sheriff, Mifflin Police Department, & Ashland County Wildlife...
July 25, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Charles Mill Lake Park • 1277A State Rt. 430
Mansfield, OH 44903

Knot Tying for the Garden at Kingwood Center Gardens

Learn trade secrets from Grounds Superintendent, Shawn McClain, as he instructs how to create useful knots used in the garden. Learn how to create knots that can be used for other needs in the home en...
July 28, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

August 2020

Butterfly Gardening at Kingwood Center Gardens

How to garden for the propagation of butterflies in your garden. Participants will learn techniques and terminology associated with butterfly gardening and take home some great plants for that goal. N...
August 4, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Aquatics 101 at Kingwood Center Gardens

This lecture will cover a wide range of topics including how to balance the pH of the water, keeping the water clean, fish vs. no fish, vigorous waterlilies, stunning lotuses and more! Non-Members $10...
August 6, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Kingwood After Dark: An Evening at the Townsend Mansion

Venture to the Townsend Estate to take a lights out, guided tour of the home after dark. Learn about the family history and the connection to Kingwood Center Gardens Non-Members $5 / Members $3 / Chil...
August 6, 2020 @ 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

7th Annual Richland County Park District Pollinator Festival at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
August 7, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Magnificent Moths and Caterpillar Hunting at Gorman Nature Center

Richland County Park District offers this free workshop at the Gorman Nature Center. *For your safety, all RCPD staff will be wearing facial coverings when interacting with participants. Staff will al...
August 7, 2020 @ 9:30 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
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