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  • The Enchanted Forest 2025

    Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

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

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    On October 10th and 11th, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Friday, October 10th 6:30 – 8:30 pm & Saturday, October 11th 4:00 – 8:30 pm $12 / Person, Children age 2 and under are free. Timeslots begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, and 4:00 pm on…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Beaver Dam Analog Installation

Sep 26, 2025 12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Help bring back the natural engineering power of beavers—without the beavers. In this hands-on restoration project, we’ll install a Beaver Dam Analog (BDA) downstream of the Fox Creek culvert. This simple, low-tech structure mimics a natural beaver dam, slowing water, raising stream levels, and reconnecting upstream and downstream habitats. By restoring natural flow patterns, BDAs…

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Exclusive Members Only Guided Hike: Explore Hall Woods

Sep 26, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Hall Woods 76083 Paisley Rd Freeport, OH 43973

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Join us for a unique opportunity to explore Hall Woods, a TWC-protected natural area in southern Tuscarawas and northern Guernsey Counties. This exclusive guided hike, open only to TWC members, offers a chance to experience one of the Western Allegheny Plateau's significant ecological sites. What You'll Experience: Forest Exploration: Hike through Hall Woods' hilly, forested…

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Sep 27, 2025 9:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Presenter: Andy Eicher   ​Program: “Monetizing Your Camera: How Wildlife Photographers Can Fund Their Passion.”Are you a budding wildlife or nature photographer looking to turn your skills into a source of income? This one-hour presentation will teach you how to use your camera to fund your passion, from shooting family portraits and senior photos to product photography…

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Sep 27, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Are you fascinated by the ability to take a nondescript block of wood and transform it into something useful or a work of art? If so, join TWC's Woodcarvers. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Members share their expertise and a little project each month. These monthly projects give us…

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 27, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 27, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Storytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees

Oct 01, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Tree stories, tree games, and a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages, so join in the preschool fun! Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

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Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Nature Explorers: Wildlife is Everywhere

Oct 02, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will focus on what it means to be wild and where we can find wildlife in the world around us. Learn about adaptations like camouflage while making new observations about the world around you. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Oct 03, 2025 8:30PM—10:00PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, stellar nurseries, and more. Our monthly Star Watch, hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club every first Friday, is free and fun for the whole family! Explore our dark skies through our telescopes or bring your own. Knowledgeable club…

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Past | Archive

Bird Feeder Fun

Sep 20, 2025 12:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Larry Cat in Space

Sep 20, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Sep 20, 2025 10:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Backpackers and Dayhikers Club Meeting

Sep 19, 2025 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Night Hike with Foxfield

Sep 19, 2025 7:00PM—9:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Pioneer Farm Dump Clean-Up

Sep 19, 2025 10:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689