Month: June 2024

Butterfly Exhibit July 11-21, 2024

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Butterfly Exhibit

TuscParks will be hosting a butterfly exhibit open to the public for free starting July 11 and going through July 21. Through the sponsorship of the O’Donnell Family Charitable Foundation the exhibit will be open for ten days this year.   The exhibit will be held under the Picnic Shelter located on Conservation Drive off of Old SR 39 from 10 to 4 Monday through Saturday and 12 to 4 on Sunday. 

Fran LeMaster’s traveling butterfly exhibit “All A Flutter” has been a huge hit at Norma Johnson Center for the last 12 years.  This free exhibit allows visitors to step inside the enclosure and view several native Ohio butterflies up close and personal.  Chrysalis will also be on display and hatchings will occur throughout the week inside the exhibit.  Free crafts and face painting will be available.  For a fee, visitors can purchase certain crafts and monarch chrysalis throughout the week while supplies last. Donations will be accepted at the door.  Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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July 11-21

M-Sat 10AM-4PM

Sunday 12-4PM

Exhibit is Free

Donations are Appreciated

 

 

Summer Children’s Program Sign Ups Ongoing

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Summer Children’s Programs

Children Programs are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4 to August 1st.  Programs are free but require registration.

Tuscarawas County Park Department Website

Interacting with nature

Tuesdays from 10AM to Noon. A variety of topics will be offered.  Check out the descriptions on the Eventbrite link listed below.  

Interacting with Nature Registration

Crafting at the NJC

Thursday’s from 10AM – Noon.  Programs are free but require registration.  Adults help the child create their work of art.  Check out the descriptions on the Eventbrite link listed below.  

Crafting at the NJC Registration

 

TuscParks

education/Event Manager

Marsha freeland TRails open Dawn to Dusk

Trails Open Dawn to dusk everyday

fishing Allowed – Catch and Release Only

With over seven miles of trails at the Norma Johnson Center one can find a variety of things to do.  The three trail heads offer three loops just over a mile each.  The Preservation Loop, Conservation Loop and Johnson  fishing ponds are available for outdoor enthusiasts on a Catch and Release basis.  

“The Norma Johnson Center is a unique outdoor experience that will keep you coming back for more!

Website:  Norma Johnson Center

Upcoming Summer Events

  • Family Fishing Event,    June 15, 9 to 11AM
  • Summer Walkabouts     June 12, 8:30-10:30AM  Norma Johnson Center
  • Butterfly Exhibit                         July11-21 M-Sat 10AM to 4AM Sunday 12-4PM
  • Pollinator Trail Jul 11-21 Open dawn to dusk
  • Summer Walkabouts, July 24, 8:30AM-10:30AM McDonnell Trailhead   
  • Summer Walkabouts, August 14, 8:30AM-10:30AM, Canal Lands Park
  • Summer Dog Days     August 24, NJC 9-11AM

NJC Facebook 

TuscParks Facebook

 

Family Fishing Day – June 15

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Family Fishing day

TuscParks will be hosting a “Family Fishing Day” at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:00am.  Registration will take place from 9 to 9:30.  This event is sponsored by the Kimble Family and ODNR Step Outside grant.  The event will take place at the Norma Johnson Center’s Preservation Pond located behind the yellow pole barn located on SR 39.  This event is a free event open to the public but families must register during the specified time listed above. If you do not own a fishing pole and still would like to participate call the office to make arrangements.  Prizes will be awarded throughout the day along with special awards being announced at 11:15am.  Join us for a morning of fun. There is no charge for the event but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

The event will be cancelled if it rains.  The Norma Johnson Center (4033 SR 39, NW Dover OH 44663) is located on State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek.  Questions about the event can be answered by calling the TuscParks office, at 330.365.3278, Monday through Friday 8-4:30 or visit the TuscParks Facebook page for more information.

There are five ponds located at the Norma Johnson Center.  Throughout the year fishing is allowed on a catch and release basis from dawn to dusk, however, it is catch and release only. 

 

The Family Fishing Day has proven to be a wonderful day for families and friends to gather along the banks of the Preservation Pond at the Norma Johnson Center.  With the help of volunteers, those who don’t know much about fishing can still come, learn and have fun.