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June 2018

Explorers of Nature Series

Explorers of Nature is for kids, ages 4-15 years old to discover Nature! Programs are held on Saturdays and are open to the public. Each week will include an exciting nature topic with outdoor explora...
June 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 4, 2018

Pleasant Hill Lake Park Map, opens in a new window
Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail 8+ mile hike

Join us Saturday, June 30 as we hike the entire 8+ mile Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail and enjoy a picnic break in the middle. We will traverse old growth forest, tall grass prairies, gentle streams, ...
June 30, 2018 @ 1:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail – Newville Bridge Trailhead Map, opens in a new window
Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail – Newville Bridge Trailhead • Pleasant Valley Road and State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

July 2018

Ohio DayLily Society Show

The Ohio Daylily Society Show will be held in the Exhibit Hall at Kingwood Center on July 15th. Plants will be available to purchase. Admission/Parking is $5 per person Kingwood Center Hours 2018 Apri...
July 15, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kingwood Center Gardens Map, opens in a new window
Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

August 2018

Cole Road Prairie Walk

Naturalist Larry Smith will lead a nature walk at the Cole Road Prairie on Saturday, August 4, starting at 11am. Come and see a profusion of summer prairie flowers and the pollinators that love them! ...
August 4, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail – Cole Road Prairie Map, opens in a new window
Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail – Cole Road Prairie • 3700 Cole Road
Perrysville, OH 44864

Richland County Fair 2017

Fair Admission is $6.00 48″ and under get Free Admission Events Schedule – August 5 through August 11  
August 5, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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One event on August 4, 2019 at 11:00 am

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Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

Men’s Garden Club Fall Harvest Show

The Men’s Garden Club will have their Fall Harvest Show at Kingwood Center August 25th & 26th. Saturday, August 25th, 2pm-5pm Sunday, August 26th, 10am-5pm Kingwood Center Hours 2018 April 1...
August 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on August 26, 2018 at 10:00 am

Kingwood Center Gardens Map, opens in a new window
Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

September 2018

Bellville Street Fair

Bellville World’s Fair Welcome to the 168th Bellville Street Fair. The directors of the Bellville Agricultural Society welcome you to the 2018 Bellville “World’s” Fair. We woul...
September 12, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Bellville Street Fair • OH-13 and OH-97
Bellville, OH 44813

The Night Sky

The Night Sky – a monthly astronomy program here at GNC. Come learn a bit about the moon and stars, view some constellations and planets, take home a free star chart and have all of your astrono...
September 29, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) Map, opens in a new window
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

October 2018

Kingwood Center Gardens: Greenhouse Tour

Laura Mast will lead a behind the scene tour of Kingwood’s Greenhouse. Kingwood goes to great lengths to preserve plant material from year to year. Laura will demonstrate our process of overwinter...
October 5, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s Fall Family Fest

Here Comes the Fall Family Festival @ OBS! The Ohio Bird Sanctuary has a busy fall ahead! Join us for the Annual Fall Family Festival on October 13th from 10am-4pm! Bring the family and enjoy a day at...
October 13, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ohio Bird Sanctuary Map, opens in a new window
Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

The Big Sit – Bird Counting Competition

Come join us for this day long bird-counting competition sponsored by Bird Watcher’s Digest. The day will be spent counting from a 17′ diameter circle at the GNC pond. Visitors are welcome...
October 13, 2018 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) Map, opens in a new window
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

December 2018

Christmas for the Birds

Admission is a gift for the birds! Suggestions: sunflower seed, suet cakes, Clorox wipes, meal worms, bluebird nuggets, gift cards and monetary gifts are also greatly appreciated. Santa and other Chri...
December 15, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
Ohio Bird Sanctuary Map, opens in a new window
Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

February 2019

Family Friendly Bird Day
February 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) Map, opens in a new window
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

April 2019

Paper Gardens Exhibit at Kingwood

April 1st is Kingwood’s opening day and this year you won’t want to miss our 2019 featured exhibit “Paper Gardens” by artist, Lea Gray, of PaperBlooms Design. The exhibit is lo...
April 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens Map, opens in a new window
Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Discover NASA Space Exhibit

Experience the Space Science Institute’s Discover NASA exhibit! The exhibit includes stunning imagery, hands-on activities, and multimedia experiences. Activities include an immersive experience of ...
April 18, 2019
Mansfield-Richland County Public Library Map, opens in a new window
Mansfield-Richland County Public Library • 43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

Mohican Wildlife Weekend

This is a perfect family weekend with all sorts of educational and entertaining opportunities and most activities are free!
April 26, 2019
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend • Multiple Locations
Ashland, Richland Counties, OH

Mohican Wildlife Weekend Activities
April 27, 2019
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Malabar Farm State Park Map, opens in a new window
Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

June 2019

Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society – Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show

MANSFIELD, OHIO: Annual show; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds, Arts and Crafts Building, 750 N. Home Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $3,...
June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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One event on June 9, 2019 at 11:00 am

Richland County Fairgrounds Map, opens in a new window
Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

August 2019

6th Annual RCPD Pollinator Festival

Mark your calendars! The 6th Annual Richland County Park District Pollinator Festival is almost here! The Butterfly Lady will be back with her “All A Flutter” butterflies. Gale Martin will...
August 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until August 4, 2019

Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) Map, opens in a new window
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Kingwood Kids Day

Join us for Kingwood Kids Day: Arts in the Garden, presented by Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center! This year we are joined by several community partners, including Little Buckeye Children’s Museum,...
August 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kingwood Center Gardens Map, opens in a new window
Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Richland County Fair

Fair Admission is $6.00 48″ and under get Free Admission Events Schedule – August 9 through August 15  
August 4, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until August 10, 2019

One event on August 9, 2020 at 11:00 am

Richland County Fairgrounds Map, opens in a new window
Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

Richland County Fair

Fair Admission is $6.00 48″ and under get Free Admission Events Schedule – August 9 through August 15  
August 5, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until August 10, 2019

One event on August 9, 2020 at 11:00 am

Richland County Fairgrounds Map, opens in a new window
Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

Richland County Fair

Fair Admission is $6.00 48″ and under get Free Admission Events Schedule – August 9 through August 15  
August 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Richland County Fairgrounds Map, opens in a new window
Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

Richland County Fair

Fair Admission is $6.00 48″ and under get Free Admission Events Schedule – August 9 through August 15  
August 9, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Richland County Fairgrounds Map, opens in a new window
Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

8+ mile Woods & Prairie Hike

Walk the northern section of the Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail (CFVST) with us! We’ll visit Hemlock Falls, the Clear Fork River, three prairies, and a new section of trail, just to name a few of th...
August 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FCC Hemlock Camp – Bunkerhill N. Road Map, opens in a new window
FCC Hemlock Camp – Bunkerhill N. Road • Bunkerhill North Road
Butler, OH 44822

Barn Raising 25th Anniversary

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the fondly remembered barn raising. Celebrate the occasion with activities pertaining to the history of barns and Bromfield Traditions! August 31 – Septem...
August 31, 2019
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Malabar Farm State Park Map, opens in a new window
Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

October 2019

Fall Color Hike

Hike the trails at Malabar through colorful paths while learning about the science behind color-change with a Malabar Naturalists. Event Price: FREE – Preregistration is required! Call 419-892-2...
October 19, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Malabar Farm State Park Map, opens in a new window
Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

April 2020

CANCELED – Mohican Wildlife Weekend

This is a perfect family weekend with all sorts of educational and entertaining opportunities and most activities are free!
April 24, 2020
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend Map, opens in a new window
Mohican Wildlife Weekend • Multiple Locations
Ashland, Richland Counties, OH

CANCELED – MWW Activities at Malabar Farm

This event has been canceled for 2020! “Survivor Mohican” focuses on outdoor survival skills and nature activities. Visit www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com for a full list of locations and activities...
April 24, 2020
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Malabar Farm State Park Map, opens in a new window
Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

May 2020

CANCELED – Geology Rocks!

New to Malabar for 2020! Rocks are the foundation of nature. Come out to learn how different rocks and fossils form. We will take a rock hike to see the formations at Malabar, so wear your hiking shoe...
May 16, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Malabar Farm State Park Map, opens in a new window
Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843
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