Month: January 2022

Tusc Parks Winter Hike at Norma Johnson Center

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“It is always amazing to explore the trails during the winter months,” says Marsha Freeland. “The forest is still very active at this time of year. If it snows, bring your sled or make snowmen along the trails.”

 

TuscParks Winter Hike at Norma Johnson Center

TuscParks will be hosting a Winter Hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This free event will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn (off Old State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek).

There will be three marked trails with different levels of difficulty, with hot chocolate and soup available to warm you up after your hike. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash. The 2022 TuscParks Winter Hike is endorsed by Healthy Tusc and sponsored by the United Way.

All participants are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please check with the TuscParks or the Norma Johnson Center Facebook page for updates or call TuscParks at 330-365-3279 for more information. This event is free of charge, but donations will be accepted.

 

February Homeschool Event

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Nancy Owen presenting at a past NJC event.

“Nancy does an amazing job with her live bat ambassadors as well as her audience.”

 

2022 February Homeschool Event 

 

TuscParks and Tuscora Park- Park Place Youth Center is offering a homeschool event on February 9, 2022 from 9-10:30AM.
Nancy Owen, Raptor rehabilitator and educator of Gryphon Den, will be presenting on the physical adaptations of bats. She will have live educational Bat Ambassadors. Nancy will address the characteristics and behaviors of her bats along with the human impact on their environment.

Registration is a must! Click

HERE

to register online.  Questions can be directed to the TuscParks Education Manager at 330.365.3279. 

 

Due to a change in management the previous NJC homeschool list is no longer active. If you would like to be put on the Tuscparks Homeschool email list send your information to parkedu@co.tuscarawas.co.us

 

NEW ADDITIONS TO TUSCPARKS

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Of the new hires, Jesse Rothacher says “I am really happy we were able to keep Marsha – she has the
pulse of our community and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Craig is skilled, resourceful,
and loves the outdoors. Your trails are in good hands.”

The Tuscarawas County Commissioners and Park Department (“TuscParks”) welcomed two new
employees towards the end of 2021. Marsha Freeland and Craig Howell will be joining Jesse
Rothacher, Park Manager, and Jane Clay, Park Coordinator, in the development of TuscParks
properties. Marsha Freeland, the former Director of the Norma Johnson Center, was hired as the
new Programming/Education Manager and Craig Howell was hired as Maintenance Manager.

Marsha Freeland can be reached at 330-365-3279 or parkedu@co.tuscarawas.oh.us and maintenance
issues can be reported to Craig Howell at 330-365-3288.

The Tuscarawas County Commissioners also received a donation of 63 acres of land at the Norma
Johnson Center from the Tuscarawas County Soil & Water Conservation District. The
Commissioners now own the entire 303-acre Norma Johnson Center and have placed it under the
management of TuscParks.

TuscParks would like to thank the Tuscarawas County Commissioners, the Tuscarawas County Soil
& Water Conservation District, and the Norma Johnson Conservation Center Foundation Board for
their ongoing support in this process.