Ode to the Outdoors Tickets Available

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We would love for you to attend.

Don’t delay!

We are pleased to announce that this fall, the Norma Johnson Center will be debuting a signature event. On September 12, 2026 we invite you to attend our first annual fine arts gala, Ode to the Outdoors. The event will be housed in our newly renovated Red Barn, featuring a juried selection of local art. This ticketed event will be held from 5-8 pm with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and mocktails to accompany the art. To bolster artist participation, our jury of established artists will award three cash prizes for Best in Show, Honorable Mention, and People’s Choice.

The artist are submitting their work and now we are needing guests to attend our 1st Annual Ode to the Outdoors Art show.  Tickets are $20/person to attend but are limited in number.

See the flyer below with the QR code to secure your tickets today!

Ode to the Outdoor flyer and QR Code

 

 

 

August 22, 2026

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Dog Days of Summer

TuscParks will be hosting a Summer Dog Day event at the Norma Johnson Center on August 22, 2026 from 9-11AM.

Many of our visitors bring their pets with them while taking advantage of the trails at the NJC. We would love to see you at this event.

Register from 9-10:30AM and be entered in our door prize give away. Door prizes will be awarded between 10:30 and 11AM. Registration table will be set up near the Conservation Drive Kiosk. 

“A great time to meet up with friends and take a walk with your dog family.”

 

TuscParks will be closing the Butterfly Exhibit for Friday July 17th, 2026

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TuscParks has decided to close the Norma Johnson Center’s Butterfly Exhibit for Friday July 17, 2026. The Ohio EPA has issued a statewide air quality advisory for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but do not want to put the workers or the general public in harms way. We will plan to reopen Saturday July 18th, 2026 if the air quality improves.

June 20, 2026 Family Fishing Day

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June 20, 2026

TuscParks Family Fishing Day

TuscParks will be hosting a “Family Fishing Day” at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026 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 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.

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 330.365.1221, Monday through Friday 8-4:30 or visit the TuscParks Facebook page for more information.

In case of inclement weather check our website TuscParks.com or the normajohnsoncenter.com website for up-to-date information about the event.

If your family can’t make it to the Family Fishing Day event then you can fish at our park anytime.  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. 

Download the Family Fishing Day Flyer

 

Calling All Artists: “Ode to the Outdoors”

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Ode to the outdoors

Join us for our First Annual Art show in the Red Barn

Calling all Artists

Event: Ode to the Outdoors – 1st Annual Juried Exhibition
Deadline to Submit: August 26, 2026
Location: Norma Johnson Center – Red Barn- Dover, OH
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 5 to 7PM
Calling all artist interested in submitting original pieces to “Ode to the Outdoors”, an evening of art, atmosphere, and connection-celebrating the beauty, power, and quiet wonder of the natural world.
For complete details, fill out the submission form at this link:

Click here for submission form

Click here for  flyer

 

 

April 29, 2026, 6 to 8PM STEM Community Night

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NPHS STEM Community Night

New Philadelphia High School:  April 29, 2026 from 6 to 8PM

Public Welcome to the STEM Community Night put on by the staff and students of NPHS.  

For the past several years, TuscParks has partnered with NPHS teacher Kip Brady and his Science students to provide tick education and high light the work that Kips students have been doing with their Tick Project.  This year, we are mixing things up with the Community Night.   Check out the flyer below to see all the possible educational opportunities and informative sessions that this night has to offer.  The event will highlight the exciting things NP Science students are participating in and the upcoming TuscParks projects.

STEM Community Night Flyer