Month: March 2020

A New Norm for Now

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“Start by doing what is necessary then what is  possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~St. Francis

A New Norm for Now

This week has been crazy for everyone.  Our norms have been changed without our consent.  Everyone is trying their hardest to find normalcy at home with their spouses, children and work.  Thinking about the positives of the week-the trails at the Norma Johnson Center have hikers galore.  Social Distancing is happening, families are exploring and memories are being made OUTSIDE.   Experts have been telling us over the last few years to get outside and play.  I can say that has been happening at the NJC.  Stay tuned for nature topics to be shared with your family.  Keep up to date on our Facebook page Norma Johnson Center and watch for us to go Live.  Otherwise, keep hiking, keep planning your adventures, stay safe and healthy. 

 

 

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The Norma Johnson Center trails are open to the public dawn to dusk.  Dogs are welcome too but MUST be kept on a leash.  If seen off the leash the pet owner will be asked to leave.  Please be considerate of all users of the trails.

Trails Open

 

We will be following our local, state and countries guidelines due to the Covid 19 virus.  These guidelines could change at a moments notice and must be followed as the changes occur. 

That being said, the Norma Johnson Center trails are still open!

However, we asking that trail users try to keep 6 feet from others to promote good social distancing. 

Our restrooms are closed at this time. 

We ask that visitors  try to avoid touching communal surfaces if you can. 

We also encourage proper hand-washing techniques before and after your visit.  

Stay safe and stay healthy.

 

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Public Announcement March 16, 2020

At this time the trails at the Norma Johnson Center are still open dawn to dusk every day. The restrooms are still closed. As for the future, we will follow the guidelines that are set forth by our county, our governor and our President.  

Our office hours have changed:
In light of the current events in Ohio, we will be open for business M-F from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Staff will be sanitizing prior to office hours and after closing. Please call our office for assistance during this time at 330 339-7976. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we all safely continue to serve Tuscarawas County.

 

 

 

Food Truck Friday and Open House

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Join us on Friday, April 17 at our first inaugural Food Truck Friday and Open House from 4-9 pm. 

 This open house event will feature food trucks from Miller’s Creamery, 3 Lil Piggies BBQ, and Bahler Street Pizza, as well as live music from Elizabeth White and Levi Jameson. Event admission and parking is free, though donations will be accepted for several projects, and memberships will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Throughout this family-friendly event, guests will have the opportunity to explore the Center on a self-guided hike. Highlights include planting a pollinator plot, birding activity, photo slideshow, scavenger hunt, and other nature-oriented games throughout the newly constructed accessible trail. Pollinator seeds will also be available for distribution in the Center’s pollinator area or to bring home. A spring film will be shown in the red barn on Conservation Drive at 7:00.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out this form. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

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Our annual dinner occurred on February 27 at the Union Hill Methodist Church.  Through the event, we were able to raise over $1300 for the Norma Johnson Center. Check out some photos from the silent auction and presentations above. Kortlynn Miller won the essay contest and read hers to the room. We heard about the completion of three Eagle Scout projects. Shirley Everhart presented the Golden Oak Award to Randy and Koral Clum. The purpose of the Golden Oak Award is to recognize a group or individual that has, in some outstanding way, given to the Norma Johnson Center. The Clums have been involved with the Norma Johnson Center since its inception, and are seasoned Ohio tree farmers.