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 03/26/2025
Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Wood frogs have recently been treating vernal pool habitats to their loud quacking chorus of song, so let’s learn some ...
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Snowshoe Hares
Snowshoe hares are found throughout Canada and in the northernmost part of the U.S. They were native to the northeast corner of ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/19/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! We are celebrating today with some interesting facts about the Virginia opossum! The Virginia opossum is the only species of ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/12/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It is the time of year when we observe, appreciate, and celebrate Ohio’s state amphibian (and a TWC mascot), the ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/05/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It’s that time of year! The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting warmer, and birds are starting to migrate! ...
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March 2025 Full Worm Moon
The full Worm Moon occurs at 2:55AM EDT on March 14, 2025. For Southern Native American tribes, the name Worm Moon came ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 02/26/2025
Happy #Wildlife Wednesday! The fisher is a forest-dwelling carnivorous mammal in the mustelid family. Mustelids include animals such as otters, weasels, badgers, ...
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What’s the Conservation Team Been Up To This Winter?
For our Land Steward, Zac, winter is anything but a time to slow down! With the help of dedicated volunteers, he’s been ...
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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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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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