What we do
The Wilderness Center’s mission is to inspire and nurture a connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
Acres Protected
Acres Under Sustainble Forest Management
Volunteer Naturalists Trained
Trees Planted (since 2021)
Miles of Trail
Preserves open to the Public
Communities Served
Students Impacted (Since 2018)
Programs, Events & Workshops
Wilderness Wanderings
TWC Blog
Wildlife Wednesday 10/15/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! You may have noticed Eastern chipmunks are particularly active right now. The cheeky rodents are busy with their winter preparations, ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/08/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Features including a bushy ringed tail plus dark facial mask plus dexterous paws plus a reputation for mischief add up ...
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October 2025 Full Harvest Moon
On Monday, October 6, 2025, we will be treated to a full Harvest Moon. The Moon will look full and round when ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/01/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Ohio is home to over 620 species of spiders. While spiders are sometimes feared and misunderstood, they play a very ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/24/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The Northern red salamander is a stout amphibian with bright gold eyes and a striking crimson body coloration with irregular ...
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Long-Eared Owls
The long-eared owl is a beautiful nocturnal bird of prey built for hunting at night and being well camouflaged during the day. ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/17/2025
The striking luna moth, also known as the American moon moth, spends about a month of its life cycle as a handsome ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/10/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The Virginia opossum is the only species of opossum found in Ohio and is also the northernmost marsupial (animal that ...
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Educate
Whether through our formal education programs, family and adult programs or guest speaker series, we want to help you dive into the wonders of your own backyard.
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Advocate
Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.
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Donate
Whether you are giving monthly support, planting a Tree Of Life in someone's honor, or making an annual contribution, your support will make a tangible difference in our community.
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