Start your day with a refreshing morning hike led by Naturalist Hannah at the Visitors Center. As the sun rises, venture down the Doris Duke Trail to experience the soothing sounds of the forest waking up—chirping birds, rustling leaves, and the peaceful stillness of early hours.
Enjoy the benefits of fewer crowds and tranquil trails while embracing nature in its most serene state. Morning temperatures provide the perfect hiking conditions, cooler than any other time of day. Plus, kicking off your day with movement helps boost energy and release endorphins, setting a positive tone for whatever lies ahead.
This invigorating experience is weather permitting—so lace up your boots and get ready to greet the day!
Malabar Farm
Lucas
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Come join us for this 24-hour bird counting event held at Gorman Nature Center! This is the Park District’s 14th annual Big Sit and the entire day (Saturday, October 10th, 12:00am-12:00am) will be spent counting birds from the Gorman Nature Center pond! Visitors may come and go as they please throughout the day. Binoculars and lawn chairs are recommended but are not required to participate in this event. Feel free to stop by for an hour or two, bring something to snack on, and learn about the birds that are found at the park! RCPD Natural Resources Technician Luke Donahue, will spend the whole 24 hours counting birds from the pond, so be sure to come and keep him company! Questions? Call the park office at 419-884-3764 for details.
P.S. The Big Sit tradition was started by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992, and participants are required to count all the birds they see or hear from a 17-foot diameter circle with a 24-hour time limit. Visit https://www.thebigsit.org/ for more information. Additionally, the Greater Mohican Audubon Society will be holding their Big Sit the following day Sunday, October 11th. Visit https://gmasohio.com/ for details.
Richland County Park District
Mansfield
- Parks & Rec
- Kids & Family
- Outdoors
- Health & Fitness