2023 5K Norma Johnson Center “Follow the Flock” Trail Run & Walk
May 27, 2023 9:30am
Mail in Registration…
https://www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/park-news-and-events/ to download a PDF of 5K flyer.
Mail in Registration…
https://www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/park-news-and-events/ to download a PDF of 5K flyer.
These young ladies pictured above have been coming to the Winter Hike for many years. Making memories!
TuscParks will be hosting the rescheduled “Luminary Trail Walk” at the Norma Johnson Center, located off of State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 4:30-7:00pm. 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. 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 luminary. Paper lanterns will be strewn amongst the pine forest for the return walk to the parking area. Starting at 4:30pm, 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 or Norma Johnson Center 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.
“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.”
Free Family Fish Event June 18! Bring your family to any of the Preservation Ponds located at the Norma Johnson Center behind the yellow pole barn off of SR 39 to participate in our family fish event. This event will be cancelled if it rains.
Registration will take place at the event from 9-9:30.
See below for official Rules:
-The Family Fish event on June 18 and will be from 9:30-11.
-This is a catch and release event. All park rules and fishing guidelines must be followed for this event.
-Fishing may only occur at the Preservation Pond located on Norma Johnson Center property.
-Observe and respect other people around you.
-PLEASE PICK UP ALL TRASH AT THE END OF YOUR VISIT
-All Family members may fish.
-One fishing pole per person.
-All fish must be released back to the pond that they were caught in after any optional documentation is completed.
-Fish must be caught from shore or fishing dock/deck. Boats, floats and rafts of any kind are not permitted.
-Staff will run a check in table at the event where participants will register and be offered selected giveaways while supplies last.
-Photos of fish caught and the participants can be submitted by tagging the Norma Johnson Center on Facebook and using the #NJCFamilyFish. The photos taken must have an indicator that the photo was taken at the Norma Johnson Center.
-Prizes will be awarded randomly throughout the event period as well as after the event.
-Prizes will be divided into different categories at the staff’s discretion.
-All ties will be subject to a random drawing.
-All prizes must be accepted as awarded and have no other surrender value.
-All decisions made by event coordinators are final.
-The organizers reserve the right to amend, add to, remove or otherwise change any of the rules and regulations for this contest, without prior notice, if it is deemed by them to be in the best interest of all parties involved in the NJC Family Fish event.
This event is made possible with the sponsorship of the ODNR Step Outside Grant. First round of worms are donated by JWS Worms. Call the office for details 330.365.3279 or email questions to info@normajohnsoncenter.com.
TuscParks Homeschool Wednesday – May Event
TuscParks Homeschool Wednesday in May will be at the Norma Johnson Center, May 11, 2022 from 9:00am to 11:00am. This free event will start at the Conservation Drive Kiosk by the parking lot near the red barn (off Old State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek).
May is upon us and we will be back out on the trails for another spring hike. This time at the Norma Johnson Center. We will be hiking the trails and ending at the wetland for some pond dipping. Macroinvertebrates and amphibians galore. Click on the link below to register.
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.
Local birder, Dan Kramer will be our host during the “Birding with Kramer” three part series. We will meet at the different areas of TuscParks throughout the county. At the different sites we will hike the trails to explore the birds who live there! Binoculars are strongly suggested but not required.
Join Dan Kramer and TuscPark staff as we go birding at all of our TuscParks locations.
Friday, May 13, 8-10am Norma Johnson Center Conservation Dr., Dover
Friday, May 20, 8-10am Trenton Heritage Park State Dam Rd, New Philadelphia
Friday, May 27, 8-10am Canal Lands Park 8645 Dover-Zoar Rd., Zoar
For more information, call Marsha Freeland at 330-365-3279 or parkedu@co.tuscarawas.oh.us.
“It is not uncommon to be in the outdoors and come in contact with a tick. Tick populations and types of ticks are rising in our county and across the state of Ohio. What surprises most people is that their own backyard is perfect habitat for them. It is important to take precautions prior to spending time outside. Upon returning check yourself, your pets and your children. Everyone is vulnerable.” says Marsha Freeland.
New Philadelphia− The number of ticks and Lyme disease cases in Tuscarawas County is on the rise. To help understand the types of ticks and tick borne illnesses we have in our area, TuscParks and Ohio State University Extension have put together an event to educate our community. A panel of experts will help answer questions and share information about these disease spreading arachnids.
The event “Exploring Ticks and Discovering Tick Borne Illness” will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 starting at 6:30pm in the Tuscora Park dining hall. Our panel will be presenting and answering questions concerning tick biology, tick ecology, tick prevention and tick safety. The panel will consist of Tim McDermott (OSU State Specialist and Veterinarian), Kip Brady (New Philadelphia High School Tick Research Project), Jeffery Burrier (Physician) and Dana Fischio (New Philadelphia Health Department). Ashton Mullet-Moon along with Kerry (County Commissioner) and Karen Metzger will share their personal experiences with tick-borne illness.
This event will be held at the Tuscora Park Dining Hall, 161 Tuscora Park Avenue, NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Pre-registration is preferred so handout materials can be prepared. To register go to the link shown below or click on the register button below. http://go.osu.edu/tuscticks2022
For any questions about the event, contact TuscParks at 330-365-3278 or visit the TuscParks Facebook page for more information.
Please note that TuscParks does not manage Tuscora Park. It is managed by the city of New Philadelphia and RTY, Inc.
Even though the trails were icy community members were ready to get out on the trails at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday February 12th. Over 125 attendees chose to walk/skate the icy trails, slide to their destination and have soup and hot chocolate at the picnic shelter. The children were having a ball sliding down the hills and trails. Definitely, a memorable day for all. We are so thankful for the United Way sponsoring our event to allow us to provide soup choices from Ginger’s Luncheon and Bakery in Uhrichsville and hot chocolate. Volunteers and staff greeted visitors and kept an eye on our trail hikers.
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.