Norma Johnson Center Events
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Upcoming Events
2012 NJC Membership
October 2011 to September 2012 - The Norma Johnson Center memberships for 2012 are now available. Memberships can be sent to: Norma Johnson Center 2201 B Progress Street Dover, OH 44622
Membership Levels
- Student: $10.00
- Individual: $20.00
- Family: $40.00
- Corporate: $150.00
- Oak: $250.00
- Cherry: $500.00
- Walnut: $1,000.00
Membership Form and Order Form
Trail Map
2012 - The Norma Johnson Center has over 6 miles of trails. Download our trail map prior to your visit. Sign in at the kiosk during your visit. We use the visitor numbers when we write grants to improve the Center. We hope to see you soon! Click on the LINK below to view details
Trail Map
2011 Advantage Tax Coupon
November 23, 2011 - Advantage Tax Service is offering to donate $15.00 to the Norma Johnson Center if you get your taxes done with them. Just present this coupon and let the donating begin.
Advantage Tax Coupon
Newsletters
December 2011 - Enjoy our updated newsletter. 2012 Memberships are available now.
2012 Projected Program Dates inside newsletter
2011 December Newsletter
Winter Hike
February 4, 2012 - Join NJC staff for a walk in the winter wonderland from 9 to 11. We will meet in the parking lot at the end of Conservation Drive off of Old 39. Wear worm clothes and be prepared for the weather. Nature is alive and well in the forest during the colder months. Join us to find out who is scurrying about at the Norma Johnson Center.
2012 NJC Spring Plant Sale
January 2012 through May 2012 - The Norma Johnson Center will be taking orders for the plant sale from now until May 4, 2012. Hanging baskets $15.00 each, flats $15.00 each and herbs $3.50 each will be on sale. Plants provided by Stutzman's Lawn and Landscaping. Download a flyer today. Help the NJC spread the word about our plant sale by telling others.
Click here for the: Spring Plant Sale Order Form and Descriptions
Essay Contest
Deadline March 2, 2012 - The Norma Johnson Center is hosting an essay contest open to individuals in grades 3-5. The top three winners in each category will be acknowledged at the NJC Annual Silent Auction and Recognition Program on March 29, 2011.
The following topic should be addressed in the essay:
Choose an animal native to Ohio that lives in Ohio. Think of an occurance or event in the animal's life, and describe it from their point of view.
All entries must be marked or received by March 2, 2012.
Winners will be announced on this website March 13, 2012
Click on the LINK below download the contest rules and regulations for more information about the contest.
2012 Essay Guidelines
Recogntion Banquet and Silent Auction
Reservations due March 23, 2012 - The Norma Johnson Center will be having an Annual Meeting and Silent Auction on March 29, 2012 at St. Johns Church in Dover. The Silent Auction will start at 5:00 and dinner will be served at 6:00. Come support the NJC and help us honor our 2011 Golden Oak Recipient TBA and our essay contest winners. Dinner will be Ham, Green beans, scalloped potatoes, tossed salad, rolls, dessert and a drink. Dinners will be $12.50/adult and $11.50/child. Please send your RSVP and check to Norma Johnson Center 2201-B Progress Street Dover, OH 44622 no later than March 23, 2011.
Click on the LINK below to view details
Ag Breakfast
March 16, 2012 - The breakfast will be open to the public. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 at the Brandywine Center located across from Valley View homes on Old SR 39 down from the Conservation Drive Center entrance. Breakfast will be a $5.00 donation.
Earth Day Clean Up
April 21, 2012 - Meet at the yellow pole barn off of SR 39 at 9 AM. We welcome you to help clean up the NJC from the long winter. To celebrate Earth Day participants will be asked to help pick up litter at the NJC. We will finish around noon.
Rain Barrel Workshop
April 21, 2011 - Make Your Own Rain Barrel at the Norma Johnson Center
and Make a Difference
Did you know that in the summer you use about 40% of your household water in your yard! By using a rain barrel during the peak of the summer you could save approximately 1,300 gallons of water. So come do your part to help save the earth on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 1-4. You will be able to make your very own rain barrel at The Norma Johnson Center. We will be making the barrels at the Yellow Pole Barn (3 miles west of I-77 Dover Exit 83 on SR 39). You must register by April 13, 2012 call 330.339.7976 and ask for Marsha. We only have a limited amount of barrels and spaces available. It only cost $55.00 to make your own rain barrel. Register today and don’t delay so come make your own rain barrel and make a difference.
If you can't attend and still would like a rainbarrel. Barrels are $65.00 each. Call the office for details.
2012 Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, May 12, 2011 - This fundraiser benefits the Norma Johnson Center Mission. Dinners will go on sale at 11:00am and will sell until we are sold out. Presale tickets are available. All presale dinners must be picked up by 11:30AM. The chicken dinner includes a chicken half, potato salad, baked beans, bread, texas sheet cake and a beverage. All dinners are $9.00. The barbeque will be held at the Brandywine Center located down the road from the NJC on Old State Route 39.
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Past Events
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