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December 2021

Mansfield Christmas Bird Count

Mansfield Christmas Bird Count – Call 419-884-3764 for details.
December 18, 2021 @ 9:00 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

January 2022

Winter Bird Feeding Workshop

Winter Bird Feeding Workshop. Call 419-884-3764.
January 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Movie & Game Night at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Your child can come enjoy an evening playing games, watching a movie, eating popcorn & snacks, and meeting a bird at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary! Children must be 6-12 years old to attend. Children 6 ...
January 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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One event on February 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm

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

February 2022

“Making Scents- the Art and Passion of Fragrance”

Making Scents is an interactive exhibit that blends flora, fashion, and fragrance while offering a unique, innovative experience where visitors will discover the plants and flowers behind some of the ...
February 5, 2022 - April 20, 2022
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Nature Doodling at Malabar Farm State Park

Number one in this year’s four part series. Create cool designs using line doodles inspired by nature with retired art teacher and park naturalist Mark. Preregistration required by calling 419-8...
February 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

All Day Family Friendly Bird Day

All Day Family Friendly Bird Day – Call 419-884-3764.
February 12, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Breakfast with the Birds & The Great Backyard Bird Count

Breakfast with the Birds & The Great Backyard Bird Count – meet at Gorman Nature Center. Call 419-884-3764.
February 12, 2022 @ 8:30 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

The Night Sky at Gorman Nature Center

The Night Sky – a monthly astronomy program at Gorman Nature Center.
February 12, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Winter Nature Camp at Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Dates & Themes: Monday, February 21, 2022 (President’s Day) – Frozen Fun! Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Winter is a great time to go to Nature Camp! Come join us for games, crafts, hikes, and a lot...
February 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

March 2022

Pollinator Garden Plan and Conservation

Are honeybees on the decline? What is the best way to plan a pollinator garden? The answers to these and many other bee and pollinator questions will be answered in this amazing presentation by Dave D...
March 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library • 43 West 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

Breakfast with the Birds

Breakfast with the Birds – meet at Gorman Nature Center. Call 419-884-3764.
March 19, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

April 2022

Free First Monday at Kingwood Center Gardens

Join us for the next Free First Monday! Admission will be free all day long! Check out what is blooming in the gardens and grab lunch in the Gateway Café! The Bookmobile will be joining us from Man...
April 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Intro to Reiki – Discussion and Demo

Join Mid-Ohio Reiki members as they share how Reiki energy continues to affect their lives. Then after Q & A, we’ll have a demo for those in the audience who wish to receive/experience Reiki...
April 9, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk

Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk – meet at Gorman Nature Center.
April 16, 2022 @ 8:00 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

June 2022

Kingwood 5K

The Kingwood 5K Run/Walk is an annual favorite! This family-friendly experience winds through the setting of Kingwood’s beautiful gardens, the B&O Bike Trail, and surrounding neighborhoods. ...
June 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

July 2022

Live on the Lawn

Free musical concerts on Thursdays in July at Kingwood! Guests bring blankets and chairs to this family-friendly series and will be delighted by live music, food trucks, and lawn games. From country t...
July 7, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Enjoy a different genre every week!
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

August 2022

Kingwood Family Day

Kingwood opens the gates all day long for a free, family fun day in the gardens. Enjoy the beautiful gardens at their peak, horticultural activities, art stations, yard games, learning centers with co...
August 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

September 2022

Bigfoot Basecamp Weekend

Bigfoot Basecamp Weekend is full of family-friendly activities and events featuring Matt Moneymaker, Founder / President of the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) and host of “Finding Bi...
September 9, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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One event on September 10, 2022 at 8:00 am

One event on September 11, 2022 at 8:00 am

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

Kingwood Wine Walk

Wine Walk returns with a September date in 2022. Enjoy tastings of luscious wines from Ohio wineries while strolling Kingwood’s beautiful gardens. The popular beer tent is back along with food t...
September 10, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

March 2023

First Fridays at Buckeye Imagination Museum!

The first Friday of each month, Buckeye Imagination Museum opens late between the hours of 5-8pm to host exciting programs, special crafts, and plenty of fun! See our Facebook page for more informatio...
March 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Buckeye Imagination Museum • 175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

April 2023

First Fridays at Buckeye Imagination Museum!

The first Friday of each month, Buckeye Imagination Museum opens late between the hours of 5-8pm to host exciting programs, special crafts, and plenty of fun! See our Facebook page for more informatio...
April 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2023

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Buckeye Imagination Museum • 175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop

If you are interested in pollinators, gardens, conservation, or nature; look no further! Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary at the Rain Gard...
April 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary • 3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Arbor Day- Tree Planting 101

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Kingwood Horticulture Department. Discover proper tree planting techniques and maintenance. Dress for the weather for outdoor demonstrations of tree planting best practice...
April 27, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Night Sky Viewing

The observatory will be open after the keynote speaker of Mohican Wildlife Weekend on Friday from 8:30pm-11:30pm and again on Saturday from 8:30pm-11:30pm. Everyone of all ages are welcome. Guided to...
April 28, 2023 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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One event on April 29, 2023 at 8:30 pm

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Warren Rupp Observatory • 5127 Possum Run Road
Bellville, OH 44813

Night Sky Viewing

The observatory will be open after the keynote speaker of Mohican Wildlife Weekend on Friday from 8:30pm-11:30pm and again on Saturday from 8:30pm-11:30pm. Everyone of all ages are welcome. Guided to...
April 29, 2023 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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One event on April 29, 2023 at 8:30 pm

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Warren Rupp Observatory • 5127 Possum Run Road
Bellville, OH 44813

May 2023

First Fridays at Buckeye Imagination Museum!

The first Friday of each month, Buckeye Imagination Museum opens late between the hours of 5-8pm to host exciting programs, special crafts, and plenty of fun! See our Facebook page for more informatio...
May 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Buckeye Imagination Museum • 175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

Gold Rush Panning at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

In 1853 Gold was discovered in Bellville along the Clear Fork River. Try your luck at panning for gold with the Volunteers from Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. They wil...
May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Pleasant Hill Lake Park • 3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864

Local History of Bigfoot at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Local sightings from 1899 till the present. Exhibit with life size Bigfoot, facts, and information of local reports. Volunteers from the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) will be on hand to a...
May 6, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on December 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm

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

June 2023

Sean Kenney’s NATURE CONNECTS® – sculptures made with LEGO® Bricks

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment...
June 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until September 17, 2023

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

First Fridays at Buckeye Imagination Museum!

The first Friday of each month, Buckeye Imagination Museum opens late between the hours of 5-8pm to host exciting programs, special crafts, and plenty of fun! See our Facebook page for more informatio...
June 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2023

Buckeye Imagination Museum Map, opens in a new window
Buckeye Imagination Museum • 175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
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