Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Farm Friday – Malabar Farm

Spend part of your Friday with one of our Naturalists in the Main Barn! Most Fridays from June through August (except July 3rd) , we’ll be hosting hands on farm fun for all ages. You can meet and learn about our farm animals, explore the barn, and jump into rotating activities that might include anything from feeding time and nature crafts to farm chores, scavenger hunts, or behind the scenes demonstrations. There’s always something new to discover, and our Naturalists are there to share stories, answer questions, and help you get up close to the wonders of farm life. It’s a relaxed, drop-in program — perfect for families, grandparents with grandkids, or anyone who loves animals and the outdoors. And the best part: it’s completely free. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Recreation programs and activities can be inherently dangerous. Participants accept and acknowledge that any injury or property damage that occurs during a program or activity is not the responsibility of ODNR or its naturalist educators.

Malabar Farm

Lucas

  • Kids & Family
  • children
  • families
  • farm activities
  • farm friday – malabar farm
  • grandparents grandchildren
  • naturalists

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Barn Dance – Malabar Farm

Barn dance in the Main Barn, free event, fun for all skill levels! Enjoy live music performed by the Back Porch Swing Band. Just park your ride at the Visitors’ Center and take a leisurely stroll down the lane to join the party at the Main Barn. Grab a water for $1 or a soda for $2 (cash only) . Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Recreation programs and activities can be inherently dangerous. Participants accept and acknowledge that any injury or property damage that occurs during a program or activity is not the responsibility of ODNR or its naturalist educators.

Malabar Farm

Lucas

  • Music & Entertainment
  • barn dance
  • barn dance – malabar farm
  • children
  • free event
  • live music
  • malabar farm

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.

Richland County Park District

Mansfield

  • Kids & Family
  • Outdoors
  • Health & Fitness
  • children
  • guardians
  • nature-related items
  • outdoors
  • preschool program

Oaks & Acorns

Our weekly, nature-based preschool program for children and their guardians is held at Gorman Nature Center. There will only be one program meeting at 10:00 am during the months of September-May. The 9:00 am class will resume for the months of June-August.  

We meet at the picnic pavilion. Please dress appropriately to hike and explore the outdoors, including boots and coats, if needed.  We plan to be outside unless weather conditions are unsafe.  

Don’t forget to bring your nature-related items for show-and-tell!  Call (419) 884-3764 for more details.