Family Fishing day
June 14, 2025
Registration from 9-9:30AM
Fishing from 9:30-11 Prizes awarded at 11:15AM
Follow the Flock 5K Trail run walk
Memorial Day – May 26, 2025
Registration and Check in from 8-9:10AM at Yellowbrick on 39.
Race time 9:30AM. Starting line at the Norma Johnson Center
Signups are going on now. Grab a trail buddy and sign up today! Help support the TuscParks trail systems at the Norma Johnson Center by taking to the trails this Memorial Day. Proceeds from this race will benefit the trails of the Norma Johnson Center.
The race will begin at the Norma Johnson Center near the yellow barn and finish at the Yellowbrick on 39. Download the 5K Flyer for more information or go to the Run Sign Up page and register today. https://runsignup.com/njc5k
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 object to paint. All you will need to do is decide which option you would like to paint, text Roxanne and then tell your friends to join you for an afternoon of relaxation and creativity. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Tuscarawas County Parks Department.
Reserve your spot today by texting Roxanne at 740.359.3173!
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 2025 trail walks. No registration needed. Dress for the weather and bring a friend.
If you can’t make it in March check out the other dates we will be meeting.
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 having three energetic kids. For the past two years, she has hosted nature-based summer art camps at her home, providing immersive, hands-on creative experiences for children. She is excited to bring her love for art and nature to homeschoolers at TuscParks!
Check out her art class offerings – we hope you can join her for this new opportunity.
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 difference.
Questions? Email info@normajohnsoncenter.com
Click on the links below for more information.
“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 along the trails.”
2025 Winter hike at NJC
TuscParks will be hosting a Winter Hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Parking and marked hiking trails will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn (off Old State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek – 3645 Conservation Drive Dover, OH). 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.
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.
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 to play in the snow, sled, make a snowman if snow is packable and other fun snow activities. Hot chocolate will be served at the end of the event. We hope everyone is having a great day after the winter snowfall.
“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 Noon. This event is free to those in attendance. Potential partners for this event is the United Way of Tuscarawas County. Parking and marked trails will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn (off Old State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek).
Three marked trails with different levels of difficulty will be marked for first time users of our trail system or in case of inclement weather. Hot chocolate and soup will be available to hikers to warm up after the hike. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash.
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 pages and/or websites for updates about the event. Inquiries during the week between 8-4PM can be made by calling the TuscParks office at 330.365.3279 for more information.