The 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival will take place at the Gorman Nature Center on Saturday June 25th & Sunday June 26th from 10AM - 5PM. 

Guests will learn about our native pollinators including moths, butterflies, hummingbirds, wasps and bees. A wide variety of hikes and programs on identification of native plants will be offered.  Native plants will also beavailable for purchase. 

Water damage can happen to any homeowner at any time. The damage can come from a simple problem like a roof leak or can be caused by a natural disaster such as a major flood. Though water damage can be a troublesome problem, you can begin to restore your home by removing the water as quickly as possible to prevent seepage into construction materials and mold growth.

Shorter days and cooler nights herald a change of season and delicious new ways to plan our menus.  Soups, stews and casseroles make a healthy comeback, and our culinary palette turns from the watercolors of summer to the deeper shades of autumn.  Just take a stroll through your local market and you’ll find burgundy-colored beets, juicy golden pears, and a whole host of hardy, vitamin-rich produce – gifts from Mother Nature as we bid the warmer months a fond farewell. 

Whether you enjoy a leisurely relationship with your stove or prefer a quick-to-the-table approach, here are some of fall’s finest gems and some easy ways to incorporate them into a healthy diet. 

LUCAS, OH: Taking your dog to the vet isn’t always the easiest of tasks. It’s almost as if the dog knows that he’s going somewhere he doesn’t want to go before you even start to put him in the car. While the veterinarian’s office can be a scary place for a dog, you can help to make the experience easier by doing a few simple things. 

MANSFIELD, OH: Almost every city in Mid-Ohio has their own local farmers' market. A farmers' market is typically an outdoor gathering held periodically where local farmers can sell their freshest produce to the general population.  

Cook Road Trinity Farmers Market | © James Pennington

At some farmers markets vendors also sell fresh home made food products.  The local bakery may set up and sell their freshly baked breads.  Dairy farmers may set up a booth and sell their freshly made dairy products such as butters and cheeses.   Yet still, at some farmers markets you can even find locally made crafts like soaps and jewelry.  There are many reasons to shop at your local farmers' market, here are a few of them:

Finding fresh food and locally made products is a great way to support your local community!  Here is a running list of the local farmers markets in the Mid-Ohio area.

RICHLAND COUNTY:

Mansfield, Ohio:

North End Farmers Market
At the steel workers union hall on Longview Ave
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 11AM - 2PM

Downtown Mansfield
Carrousel District - 4th & Main
Friday's 10am - 1pm