WHERE CONSERVATION MEETS PRESERVATION

Established in 1990, the Norma Johnson Center consists of 303 acres of land with three different trails in east central Ohio.  This property is owned by the Tuscarawas County Commissioners and operated by the Tuscarawas County Park Department. 

The nature trails are open from dawn until dusk every day. Entry is free and open to the public. 

 

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Our three main trails are open to the public year round, from dawn until dusk. The Johnson Loop is off Hidden Hollow Lane. Most of our programs occur in the Conservation Loop, off Conservation Drive, near the red barn. The Preservation Loop which begins by the yellow pole barn, is across from the New Pointe Church.

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News and Upcoming Events

  

Creative Canvas Returns March 15, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Relax and Create We are so happy to once again have a space to offer Creative Canvas LLC classes to the community. Join Roxanne on March 15th for a painting class from 12-3 at the newly remodeled Brandywine Center just down the street from the Norma Johnson Center. Roxanne will supply the paint and the […]

2025 Trail Walkabouts Kickoff

Feb 20, 2025

2025 Trail Walkabouts Kickoff  Are you wanting to get outside and explore the trails with other community members? The “TuscParks Trail Walkabouts” will be starting up to kick off the Spring events that will be arriving soon. Join us March 4, 2025 at the Norma Johnson Center kisok on Conservation Drive to kick off the […]

Art Explorers – TuscParks and Katie Lane

Feb 14, 2025

Art Explorers We are adding some art classes to our event schedule with the help of Katie Lane. Katie holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from MVNU and has dedicated her career to creative education. She and her husband founded and ran an art center in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where she taught all ages before […]

Norma Johnson Center Foundation Board Seeking Board Members

Jan 16, 2025

Board members Hannah Haga, Het Sabo and Jami Swartzwelder volunteering at the 2024 Winter Hike. Norma Johnson center foundation seeking board members Are you interested in volunteering at the Norma Johnson Center?  Are you willing to raise funds, volunteer at events and upcoming projects?  The NJC Foundation board is seeking members to help make a […]

2025 TuscParks Winter Hike February 8, 2025

Jan 13, 2025

“It is always amazing to explore the trails during the winter months. The last two years we have had balmy winter weather but that has not always been the case. We can’t wait to see what this year brings.” says Marsha Freeland. “If it snows, we invite you to bring your sled or make snowmen […]

Jan 06, 2025

January Homeschool wednesday plans change  We are sorry to change the plans for this coming Wednesday January 8th’s Homeschool Wednesday class. Unfortunately, the location and topic of this months event had to change. Join us at the Norma Johnson Center by meeting in the parking lot on Conservation Drive at 9AM. Prepare and bring supplies […]

2025 TuscParks Winter Hike

Dec 13, 2024

“Winter Hiking is always a surprise.  The weather in Ohio is always changing.  Will we have a wintery mix or will it be a warm winter day?  Join us and find out!” Winter Hike 2.8.25 TuscParks will be hosting a Winter Hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10AM to […]

2024 Luminary at the Norma Johnson Center

Oct 30, 2024

December 7, 2024 Dover, OH –TuscParks will be hosting the “Luminary Trail Walk” at the Norma Johnson Center, located off of State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm. The luminary trail walk will begin at the Preservation Loop Kiosk next to the yellow pole barn located at 4033 […]