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

Foto Fest

Jun 06, 2025 9:00AM—Jun 07, 2025 4:00PM

Healthy Streams, Happy Fish: Hands-on cQHEI Training

Jun 13, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Jun 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

June 2025 Full Strawberry Moon

June’s full Strawberry Moon is the last full Moon of spring.  This full Moon happens on Wednesday June 11, at exactly 3:44AM ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 06/04/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! A stunning bird that can be seen in Ohio right now is the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. They can be found in ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 05/28/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday!  Recently spotted on our Wilderness Walk trail is this large communal nest of the Eastern tent caterpillar. These caterpillars, which ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 05/21/2025

Happy #WidlifeWednesday! With Memorial Day weekend and summer months approaching, Ohioans are looking forward to spending more time in the great outdoors. ...
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Gray Fox

Gray foxes are nocturnal and elusive, making them hard to spot.  This fox is considered a paraphyletic fox, meaning it’s not a ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 05/14/2025

The Common snapping turtle is the largest species of turtle in Ohio, with some full-grown individuals weighing well over 35 pounds. While ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 05/07/2025

Whooooo’s ready for our owl prowl? It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are highlighting the 3 species of owls we are most likely to ...
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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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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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