Gorman Nature Center

2295 Lexington Avenue (Rt. 42)
Mansfield, OH 44907
419-884-3764
www.gormannaturecenter.org
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Saturday April 28th:

Goodness Snakes Alive! With Steve McKee 8am. Snakes may be cold-blooded, but you don’t have to break out in a cold sweat around snakes. Come and learn about local snakes, one of nature’s finest predators and overcome your fears.
Curious Critters – From Animal Portraits to Picture Book 10am. Join Sigma Pro photographer David Fitzsimmons for a fun filled program of beautiful, bizarre, and truly Curious Critters. See David’s unique animal photos and hear how he turned these mesmerizing portraits into a children’s picture book. David will talk about the technique, challenges, and purposes for displaying creatures photographed against white backgrounds and then demonstrate photographing live animals. Door prizes! www.curious-critters.com
Pokin in the Pond for Predators! 12pm. Join Merrill Tawse at the pond to see who is catching whom. A hands-on program to follow life and death in the pond.
The Praying Mantis – an insect with an attitude 2pm. Many insects prey on other insects for a living, but none with more panache than the Mantis. And they don’t stop with insects! Join Jan Ferrell to learn more about the fascinating life of the Praying Mantis.

Sunday April 29th:

1. Open Dawn to Dusk for picnics and hiking.