Winter 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.

tree-icon
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)
Homepage_Conservation-twc

Conservation

Restore, preserve and protect your corner of the world.

Homepage_Education-twc-landscape-rc

Education

Learn more about the natural world around you.

Homepage_Community-twc

Community

Protect the planet and serve your community.

Programs, Events & Workshops

Events

Night Hike at Foxfield with Dark Skies Presentation

Jan 17, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Winter Mindfulness

Jan 18, 2025 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

Feb 21, 2025 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

Winter Solstice 2024

Winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21 at exactly 4:21AM EST, is the astronomical beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere.  ...
Read More

Wildlife Wednesday 12/18/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The Snowy Owl is the heaviest owl in North America and one of the largest owls in the world. It ...
Read More

Wildlife Wednesday 12/11/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Mrooowwwr. Purr. Hiss. Growl. These are the sounds one could hear from Ohio’s resident wildcat, the bobcat. These small native ...
Read More

Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminid meteor shower is a favorite among northern hemisphere observers and is well known for being the best meteor shower of ...
Read More

Wildlife Wednesday 12/04/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Let’s meet Mikey! If you’ve visited The Wilderness Center, you’ve probably met our hard-working animal ambassadors, Zea the corn snake ...
Read More

Wildlife Wednesday 11/27/2024

Gobble gobble! It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are celebrating the Wild Turkey! Preferring woodland habitat interspersed with open spaces such as fields, pastures, ...
Read More

TWC Conservation Easement

Do you want to protect your land forever but don't know how? Conservation easements might be for you! What is a conservation easement? Conservation easements ...
Read More

Wildlife Wednesday 11/20/24

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! As the freezing autumn and winter weather approaches, an animal that uses hibernation as a survival strategy is the thirteen-lined ...
Read More

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.

ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS

GET INVOLVED