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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District)

Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District)

2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
419-884-3764 https://richlandcountyparks.com/

The Richard County Park District’s Gorman Nature Center features 150 acres of forests, prairies, ponds and streams and provides over five miles of public trails close to the population centers of Richland County.  The Gorman Nature Center naturalist staff sponsors weekly programs for the public featuring a variety of hikes, field trips and natural history programs.

Gorman Nature Center is the perfect place for winter hikes and cross country skiing. The Richland County Park District’s Gorman Nature Center features 150 acres of forests, prairies, ponds and streams and provides over five miles of public trails close to the population centers of Richland County.  The Gorman Nature Center naturalist staff sponsors weekly programs for the public featuring a variety of hikes, field trips, and natural history programs.

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August 2024

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
August 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 28, 2024

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Gorman Nature Center

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and w...
August 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 30, 2024

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 28, 2024

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
August 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until August 28, 2024

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

September 2024

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
September 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
September 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 25, 2024

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
September 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 25, 2024

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...
September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 25, 2024

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

October 2024

Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Buckeye Beauties

Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Buckeye Beauties

Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District for the last Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop of 2024. Participants will make an ornament from Buckeye tree nuts to display from fall...
October 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Baby Snake Birthday Party

Baby Snake Birthday Party

You’re invited to a sssssplendid Fifth Birthday Party! Our baby gray rat snakes are turning 5 years old and everyone is invited to a sssssplendid birthday celebration! We will have games, craf...
October 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
Creepy Critters

Creepy Critters

Snakes and Spiders and Bats – Oh My! Dress up in your Halloween costume and join us for an afternoon of spiders, bats, and other creepy crawly animals. We will have critter crafts, fun snacks, ...
October 29, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

November 2024

Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk

Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk

Come and join us for November’s Birds & Breakfast Bird Walk! This month we will be exploring Gorman Nature Center. GNC is located at 2295 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44907. Afterward we ...
November 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

January 2025

Owl Prowl

Owl Prowl

Join us at Gorman Nature Center for a winter hike to look and listen for owls!  Dress for the weather as we will be outside for most of the program.  Call 419-884-3764 for additional details.
January 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

February 2025

Woodcock Walk

Woodcock Walk

The Timberdoodles are in love! The American Woodcocks are back at Gorman Nature Center! Join RCPD staff members, Amanda Cicila, Luke Donahue and Jason Larson for lots of fun on a Friday night! We will...
February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

March 2025

What’s Up Duck!

What’s Up Duck!

Come join us to witness peak waterfowl migration here in Richland County! Meet at Gorman Nature Center at 9:00 am and we will head out to the Lexington-Ontario Road parking lot at the Clearfork Reserv...
March 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
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