MANSFIELD — Don’t be alarmed if you see the blackened, charred remains of a sweeping prairie on your next nature walk. It was intentional. The Richland County Park District recently conducted a prescribed burn at Gorman Nature Center. The intentional blaze cleared approximately eight acres of prairie. The burn took place April 9 and lasted about […]
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Happy 60th birthday! Richland County Park District throws a community party
The Richland County Park District wrapped up its 60th anniversary celebration with a party Sunday at Gorman Nature Center.
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Your 2025 summer guide to the outdoors in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — Summer is almost upon us and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to get out and explore. North central Ohio is widely regarded as the state’s outdoor adventure capital — and with good reason. Loudonville is the jumping-off point for Mohican State Park and the adjacent Mohican-Memorial State Forest, all readily […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend highlights region’s natural recreation spots
MANSFIELD — From night hikes to planetarium presentations and birding boat tours, there’s something for everyone during this year’s Mohican Wildlife Weekend. Mohican Wildlife Weekend is an annual event highlighting the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities and diverse natural resources. Program […]
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Getting figgy with it: Ohio Fig Growers promotes cultivation of ancient plant
MANSFIELD — Brad Hamilton wove his way through the rings of folding chairs, grabbing seats and handing them to newly-arrived guests until the meeting room was nearly standing room only. Hamilton is owner of Zenith Farms in Lexington, where he grows numerous varieties of berries and fruit trees. He’s also the impetus behind the festival […]
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Gallery: A chilly Saturday morning at Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield
Mother Nature dropped a bit of snow overnight Friday and Saturday morning seemed like a perfect time to hike around the Gorman Nature Center for (hopefully) one of the last views of winter. The facility at 2295 Lexington Av. between Mansfield and Lexington is part of the Richland County Park District.
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Jim Jordan presents congressional record honoring Jim Gorman
MANSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan honored the late Jim Gorman with a congressional record presentation on Tuesday.
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RSWCD offers arts & crafts workshops in 2024
MANSFIELD – With the holidays upon us, you may be thinking about what to gift the favorite people in your life. How about gifting experiences? Now is the perfect time to think about next year’s Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshops hosted by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) to share with and gift […]
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Community members share memories of Mansfield leader Jim Gorman
MANSFIELD — Industrialist, philanthropist and aviator James “Jim” Gorman is leaving a legacy sure to grow after his death.