Fall Events and Programs!

Join us for our new and exciting educational events and programs!

What we do

The Wilderness Center educates people of all ages to inspire a love of nature, and conserves natural lands for the health and benefit of the community.

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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)
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Education

Learn more about the natural world around you.

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Conservation

Restore, preserve and protect your corner of the world.

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Community

Protect the planet and serve your community.

Programs, Events & Workshops

Events

Members’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats

Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662

Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Oct 18, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours

Oct 19, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

October 2024 Full Hunter’s Moon

Did you see the full Hunter’s Moon on the evening of October 17?  If not, it will still look full and bright ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/16/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The recent warm sunny weather thas made reptiles extra active and many snakes have been spotted sunning themselves on the ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/09/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Today we will learn about a nocturnal animal that wants to be seen, smelled, and recognized…the striped skunk! While many ...
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Star-Nosed Mole

The star-nosed mole is an amazing little creature.  Its most noticeable feature is the 22 fleshy tentacle-like appendages, forming a little star, ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/02/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Sometimes referred to as crawfish, crawdads, river lobsters, or mudbugs, today we are talking about crayfish. Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/25/2024

The striking luna moth, also known as the American moon moth, spends about a month of its life cycle as a hungry ...
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Comet C/2023 A3

“Comets are like cats: they have tails, and they do precisely what they want.” Davis H. Levy, Comets: Creators and Destroyers A ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/18/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! How much do you know about slugs? Let’s learn some interesting facts about them! Slug bodies are mostly made up ...
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TAKE ACTION

1.

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.

2.

Advocate

Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.

3.

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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