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Saturday Is Family Friendly Bird Day

14 Feb , 2020

This Saturday, Gorman Nature Center (GNC) in Mansfield is offering a Family Friendly Bird Day full of activities to engage and excite kids and adults alike. This is a great wintertime opportunity to connect with nature! Here are the planned activities: Read More

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Upcoming Nature Events To Put On Your Calendar

4 Feb , 2020

The Richland County Park District has a lot of great events planned for 2020 at Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield. Most of the events are free and designed for the whole family. We are lucky to have such a great space in our backyard – make sure to mark your calendar for some of these fun and educational programs! Read More

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Summer Under The Stars In Mansfield’s New Inflatable Planetarium

17 Aug , 2019

The stars come alive under Richland County skies during “The Night Sky,” a monthly astronomy program hosted by the Richland County Park District at Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield. This month will see the initial use of an exciting new addition to this program. Purchased with proceeds from a donation received by the Park District from the Hire Foundation in Lexington, an inflatable and portable planetarium will mean that weather cancellations are a thing of the past. Read More

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Pollinators Ready To Shine

28 Jul , 2019

They go from plant to plant, dozens of times each day, and thank heavens that they do! You are invited to the Sixth Annual Richland County Park District Pollinator Festival, which will be held from August 2 through 4 at the Gorman Nature Center. Read More

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Have Fun With Creepy Crawlies And Critters

2 Jun , 2019

Calling all children aged 5-14 – how would you like to spend week getting to know about the world in your own backyard? The best way is at Critter Camp at Gorman Nature Center, coming from July 29 to August 2. Spend a week studying how organisms interact in Ohio ecosystems. Read More

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Learn The Basics Of Backpacking

7 Apr , 2019

Are you considering starting out on the trail to take a trail, but are unsure how to begin planning for that kind of trip? First time backpackers can be overwhelmed with the amount of conscious, critical, and calculated decisions that come with planning a backpacking trip. Be it a segment of the 1,444 Buckeye Trail that rings the state, a weekend trip on the Appalachian Trail, or even a multi-week trip to conquer Mount Everest, gear selection is the first step in coordinating a successful trip. Backpacking Basics for Beginners takes place from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 27 at the Gorman Nature Center. Read More

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Park District Hosting Recruitment Fair – With Perks!

3 Feb , 2019

Fans of the outdoors – here’s an opportunity to help promote stewardship of natural resources and to have fun at the same time. The Richland County Park District is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on February 19 from 10 AM to Noon at Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Avenue in Mansfield. Those who attend will learn about volunteer opportunities in the areas of: Read More

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Staring At The Stars

21 Sep , 2018

The high elevation around these parts, combined with excellent venues to learn about nature and “all things outdoors,” makes north central Ohio an excellent place to do some serious star gazing. Two locations in Richland County offer regular opportunities to do just that. Read More

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Park District Seeking Volunteers, Bringing Up Discoverers Participants

24 Aug , 2018

The Richland County Park District is looking for volunteers. They are currently in need of individuals to help with: maintaining the B&O bike trail, school programs, greeting visitors at Gorman Nature Center, outdoor maintenance at GNC, and more. Individuals who volunteer regularly can attend volunteer only field trips and nature walks, appreciation dinners, and receive GNC membership perks. Read More

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Next Saturday Brings “What’s Up Duck?”

25 Nov , 2017

Need something to do next Saturday? If so, come join the folks at the Gorman Nature Center for "What's Up Duck?" This is the Gorman’s Annual Waterfowl Watch which takes place at local reservoirs, including ClearFork Reservoir and other nearby bodies of water. Read More

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Invasive Species Removal Workshop

23 Sep , 2017

Are you interested in learning more about the non-native, invasive plants in our area and how to combat them? Gorman Nature Center is hosting an Invasive Species Removal Workshop to bring you that battle plan! A short informational session, with examples of invasives you might encounter in our area, will be followed by some hands-on invasive removal in our fields and prairies. Read More

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Feed The Turtles, And The Snakes, And The Toads

13 Sep , 2017

Did you know that the Gorman Nature Center is happy allow visitors to enjoy the unique experience of feeding the Center’s educational animals? Each and every Thursday, through the end of October, the Center allows you to join in the process of dishing out food to some pretty cool creatures. There are over 40 native animals on hand, used for display and educational purposes, and it takes a good deal of work to keep them happy and healthy. Read More

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Third Annual Pollinator Festival Coming Soon

2 Aug , 2017

They go from plant to plant, dozens of times each day, and thank heavens that they do! You are invited to the Fourth Annual Richland County Park District Pollinator Festival, which will be held from August 3 through 5 at the Gorman Nature Center. Read More

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Nature Center Founder Retiring; Open House To Be Held

22 Jul , 2017

After 39 years, the founder of the Gorman Nature Center, Steve McKee, will be retiring. In 1978 Steve started the GNC for the Richland County Park District and served as its director for 35 years until 2013. Read More

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