Spring Events and Programs!

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

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.

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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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Conservation

Restore, preserve and protect your corner of the world.

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Education

Learn more about the natural world around you.

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Community

Protect the planet and serve your community.

Programs, Events & Workshops

Events

Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287

Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

May 2025 Full Flower Moon

Our next full Moon, the Flower Moon, occurs at 12:56PM EDT on May 12, 2025.  This exact moment when the Moon is ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/30/25

Happy #WildlifeWednesday!  It’s that time of year when white-tailed deer babies begin to be seen curled up in yards and on lawns. ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/23/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It is almost the delightful time of year known as “baby bird season” and geese and ducks can be spotted ...
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Dekay’s Brownsnake

Dekay’s brownsnake is common, small, secretive, nocturnal and seldom found out in the open.  Their Latin name is Storeria dekayi.  The species ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/16/2025

Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Let’s leap in and learn some fun facts about the impressive American bullfrog! The American bullfrog is the largest frog ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/09/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! You may have noticed more than the usual number of large dark birds circling and soaring in the sky overhead ...
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April 2025 Full Pink Moon

April’s full Moon is called the Pink Moon, and it occurs on Saturday, April 12.  The Moon will look full when it ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/02/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! They’re on their way! A truly delightful harbinger of spring is the dazzling appearance of hummingbirds as they return from ...
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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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