Creative Canvas Returns March 15, 2025

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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

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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 – TuscParks and Katie Lane

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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.

 

Norma Johnson Center Foundation Board Seeking Board Members

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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.

Board Member Duties

Board Member Application

Board Member Vacancy Press Release

 

2025 TuscParks Winter Hike February 8, 2025

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“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.

 

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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.

 

2025 TuscParks Winter Hike

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“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. 

 

2024 Luminary at the Norma Johnson Center

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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 SR 39 Dover, OH 44622. This is a free event but donations are greatly appreciated.
The lit trail will be a quarter mile in length. Visitors can walk along the accessible trail through the forest and out to the Preservation Pond guided by luminaries. Paper lanterns will be strewn amongst the pine forest for the return walk to the parking area. Starting at 5:00pm, hot chocolate and cookies will be served to welcome guests before and after their walk. There is no charge for the event but donations will be accepted.
This event will be held weather permitting. Please check with either the Norma Johnson Center or the TuscParks Facebook page for updates. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions about the event can be directed to the TuscParks Department office at 330.365.3278 Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

 

Marsha Freeland, TuscParks Event Manager said, “This is a magical trail experience for the whole family. This is one of the few opportunities to experience the Center at night and take in the outdoors on a brisk wintery evening.”

 

Fall Fest October 5, 2024

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TuscParks will be hosting the annual Fall Fest at the Norma Johnson Center on October 5, 2024 from 12 to 5pm.  A $5 donation will be accepted from each car to enter the festival.  Those attending can paint a pumpkin, make a scarecrow (bring some clothes), face painting, petting zoo, balloon twister, live music, children craft and snack tables along the trails, Blathmac Illusions, Ohio animal pelt table and a scavenger hunt.  Fundraisers will include popcorn and cider table and monarch release for Mexico.  

 

This event will take place on the trails and picnic shelter located off of Conservation Drive.  Norma Johnson Center 3645 Conservation Drive Dover, OH 44622.  Questions for the event can be answered from 8-4 Monday through Friday.  330.365.3278

Summer Dog Days at the Norma Johnson Center

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Dog Days of summer at the NJC

August 24, 2024 9-11AM

Bring your family and your dogs to the Norma Johnson Center for the Dog Days of Summer event. The hike will start on Conservation Drive near the Conservation Loop kiosk. TuscParks staff will offer a meet and greet table before sending you out on the trails. All dogs must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after when needed. This event is free. Questions: Call the office at 330.365.3279.
Address: 3645 Conservation Drive Dover, OH 44622