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  • The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

    Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM

    Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.

    The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…

  • Night in with Nature: For What It’s Earth: The Role Of Nature In American Art

    Apr 01, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

    Your own comfy couch!

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    Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Aristotle once said, “Art not only imitates nature, but it also completes its deficiencies”. The theme of nature in art has always been present in American art. In this program, we will explore notable American artists who explored nature through their work as subject, by the materials…

  • The Wilderness Center Birdseed Sale

    Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 22, 2023 4:00PM

    Place your Birdseed order online, and pick up at The Wilderness Center

    The Wilderness Center’s Birdseed Sale supports conservation, education, and community. Why choose TWC’s seed? -NO MESS: A great no-waste mix for all types of birds, with no waste and hulls to clean up! -PREMIUM: TWC’s unique blend! With 40% oil Sunflower seeds, 30% White Millet, 25% Cracked Corn and 5% Wheat. -STANDARD: Economical mixture for most…

  • Run Wild!!

    Apr 22, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM

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

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    Run Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! Your registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts in…

  • Earth Day Adventures

    Apr 22, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Celebrate Earth Day in this family-friendly program full of fun activities. Learn about water quality by performing a bio-survey at the pond and see how plants act to filter runoff. And you won’t leave empty-handed! You’ll make plantable seed paper and a portable compost to take home with you. For families/groups with children of all…

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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM

Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.

The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…

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Astronomy Club Meeting

Mar 31, 2023 7:30PM—9:30PM

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

Come join members of the Wilderness Center Astronomy Club for our monthly meeting. We will start at 7:30pm with an hour long talk or presentation followed by refreshments and our business meeting. Observing after if clear. Everyone is welcome.

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Night in with Nature: For What It’s Earth: The Role Of Nature In American Art

Apr 01, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

Your own comfy couch!

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Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Aristotle once said, “Art not only imitates nature, but it also completes its deficiencies”. The theme of nature in art has always been present in American art. In this program, we will explore notable American artists who explored nature through their work as subject, by the materials…

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Environmental Investigators: Wildlife Science

Apr 01, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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  Bring your curiosity to this Environmental Investigators program! Our mission, should you accept, is to discover answers to some wildlife mysteries. This program features a hike for observations and data collection, plus some kid-friendly science experiments.

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Saturday Creature Feature!

Apr 01, 2023 12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…

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The Wilderness Center Birdseed Sale

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 22, 2023 4:00PM

Place your Birdseed order online, and pick up at The Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Center’s Birdseed Sale supports conservation, education, and community. Why choose TWC’s seed? -NO MESS: A great no-waste mix for all types of birds, with no waste and hulls to clean up! -PREMIUM: TWC’s unique blend! With 40% oil Sunflower seeds, 30% White Millet, 25% Cracked Corn and 5% Wheat. -STANDARD: Economical mixture for most…

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Storytime Sprouts: Nesting Time

Apr 05, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Sing with the birds and listen to sweet stories about the busy birds of springtime. Build a nest to keep a young bird snug and safe. We’ll visit the bird observation room to count how many colorful birds we can see.  

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Star Watch With The Astronomy Cub

Apr 07, 2023 9:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore our…

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Planetarium Show: Imagine The Moon

Apr 07, 2023 8:00PM—9:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689 Planetarium in the Astronomy Education Building at TWC. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

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Explore how the Moon has inspired human creativity, learning, and exploration ever since we have looked to the sky.  Experience the first Apollo Moon landing and Neil Armstrong’s first words as he stepped on the Moon’s surface.  Learn the current scientific theory on how the Moon formed and why it looks the way it does…

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Apr 08, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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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Past | Archive

Saturday Creature Feature!

Mar 25, 2023 12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Mar 25, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Mar 25, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

Effects Of Plastics And Microplastics In Our Bodies And The Environment

Mar 25, 2023 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Environmental Investigators: Soaring Friends

Mar 25, 2023 2:30PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689 Meet at the Lakeview Shelter

Importance Of The Night: Dark Sky Education With Telescopes

Mar 25, 2023 8:00PM—10:00PM

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