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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Solo Participation
Apr 04, 2025 12:00PM—May 30, 2025 2:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterHike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to…
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Fabulous Frogs
May 28, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterMeet our amphibian friends! We’ll hear stories, play frog games, sing frog songs, and make frog sounds. Then we’ll walk to the pond to see if we can find some frogs. 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…
View MoreGuided Hike
May 29, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.
View MorePond Dipping
May 29, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Dive into the world beneath the surface and go pond dipping with The Wilderness Center. Get hands-on with nets and bug trays as we identify and learn about these fascinating creatures, and how they help our freshwater ecosystems. Please be prepared to get muddy and wet.
View MorePlanetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky
May 29, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTake a tour of the spring night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including galaxies, star clusters, and more. And…
View MoreCreature Feature
May 29, 2025 2:00PM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterAll ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them.
View MoreHike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Pond Trail
May 30, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM
The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterHike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…
View MoreAles for Trails
May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! $45.00 Day of for TWC Member $50.00 Day of for Nonmember $10.00 Day of Designated Driver Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature,…
View MoreVolunteer at Ales for Trails
May 31, 2025 12:30PM
RegisterHelp pour beer samples at TWC’s Ales for Trails! Last year’s Ales for Trails was so much fun that we’re excited to do it again! We’re partnering with local craft breweries, Paradigm Shift, Codex, 77 Brew House, Missing Falls, Lockport Brewery, and Hoodletown. Want to see your favorite local craft brewery featured? Tell them to…
View MoreAnimal Keeper for a Day
Jun 05, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM
Cardinal Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…
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