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September 2018

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

February 2019

Family Friendly Bird Day
February 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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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 • 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
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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 • 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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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

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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
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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

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

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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
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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
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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
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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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An event every day that begins at 4:00 am, repeating until September 2, 2019

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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 • 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 • 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 • 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
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Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

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
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