Newark Earthworks

08/12/2026

Come visit us at the Hartford Fair! We will be there until 3pm today! 🎡

🌿 Another fun filled day is waiting at the Hartford Fair! 🎣🦆 Today's highlights in the Natural Resource Area include:

🎣 Junior Fishing Competition
🌎 Newark Earthworks hands-on activity
🎨 Rain Barrel Mural Painting
🦆 Rubber Duck Race
🐟 Fish Fillet Demonstrations with the ODNR Division of Wildlife
🌿 Life In & Around a Wetland with MAD Scientist Associates, LLC - https://madscientistassociates.net/services/environmental-education/
🎣 Open Fishing & Duck Call Crafts

Whether you're casting a line, creating a masterpiece, or discovering Ohio's amazing wildlife, there's something for everyone today!

Ohio Division of Wildlife

08/07/2026

🍂 Now Hiring: Intermittent Interpreter – Newark Earthworks & Flint Ridge!

Do you enjoy working with kids? Love history, archaeology, and the outdoors? Join the Ohio History Connection team and help inspire the next generation of explorers!

We're looking for an Intermittent Interpreter to assist with field trips and group experiences at the Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve.

In this role, you will:
📚 Lead hands-on educational activities for students in grades 3–5
🏺 Share the stories of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and Flint Ridge
😊 Create fun, welcoming, and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages
🤝 Work alongside staff and volunteers to provide memorable educational programs

Field trips are primarily held Monday–Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., with the busiest seasons in September–November and mid-March–May.

This is an intermittent position, making it a great opportunity for retirees, substitute teachers, college students, educators, or anyone looking for flexible work while making a meaningful impact.

If you're passionate about history and enjoy helping others discover Ohio's incredible past, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Apply today:

Position: Interpreter Status: Intermittent, variable schedule Location: Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge Salary: $15/hr   Summary: An interpreter is the consummate storyteller; knowledgeable, approachable, passionate, fun, thought-provoking, dynamic and inclusive. Led by the mission and vision of ...

08/07/2026

😺 Found Cat! 😺

We have found a cat at the Octagon Earthworks. She is mostly gray and appears to be someone's beloved pet.

If you think she may be your cat, please send us a recent photo of her so we can help confirm she's going home to the right family.

Please share this post to help reunite her with her owner! ❤️

07/27/2026

Last week, the Newark Earthworks team and the Fort Ancient team spent the day training at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Adena Mansion & Gardens. We enjoyed learning, sharing ideas, and gaining new knowledge to better serve our visitors.

A big thank you to the wonderful staff at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Adena Mansion & Gardens for your warm hospitality and for making it such a great experience! 😊

07/21/2026

‼️UPCOMING MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER CLOSURE TOMORROW ‼️

The Great Circle Museum and the Octagon Visitor Center will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday July 22nd, for staff training. There will be no guided tours conducted on that day.

Even though the buildings are closed; the grounds will remain open to visitors from dawn until dusk.