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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…
View MoreAstronomy 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.
View MoreNight 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!
RegisterPlan 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…
View MoreEnvironmental Investigators: Wildlife Science
Apr 01, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterBring 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.
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Apr 01, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreThe 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…
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Nesting Time
Apr 05, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterSing 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.
View MoreStar Watch With The Astronomy Cub
Apr 07, 2023 9:00PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe 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…
View MorePlanetarium 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.
RegisterExplore 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…
View MoreWilderness 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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