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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)

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.

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TWC Blog

Fireflies

Jun 13, 2025

Fireflies come out at dusk and mesmerize and delight us with their flashing lights. These beetles have been around for 100 million ...

Wildlife Wednesday 06/18/2025

Jun 13, 2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! We are so excited for our Firefly Festival next weekend, so let's enjoy some fun facts about fireflies! Fireflies are ...

Wildlife Wednesday 06/11/2025

Jun 6, 2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Today we are featuring an animal frequently associated with happiness, the Eastern Bluebird! A bluebird sighting is always a treat, the ...

June 2025 Full Strawberry Moon

May 30, 2025

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

Wildlife Wednesday 06/04/2025

May 30, 2025

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

Wildlife Wednesday 05/28/2025

May 23, 2025

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

Wildlife Wednesday 05/21/2025

May 15, 2025

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

Gray Fox

May 9, 2025

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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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.

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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.