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Storytime Sprouts: Outer Space Adventures
Nov 06, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterVenture into outer space with stories and songs about the Moon and stars. We’ll go to the Planetarium and have our own adventure in space watching Cocomong: A Space Adventure. Cocomong dreams of space travel. And then Halley, a kid from Saturn's Moon Titan, makes a crash landing in Cocomong's house. Halley has the last…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal at Zoar Woods
Nov 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 40.57836, -81.44428
RegisterInvasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants from Zoar Woods. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…
View MoreBreakfast with the Birds
Nov 09, 2024 9:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin TWC’s Bird Club in the Bird Observation Room in our Interpretive Building and enjoy Breakfast with the Birds! The TWC Bird Club will host this morning event and will be on-site to help our bird viewers identify the birds in our Bird Observation Room.
View MoreFamily Backyard Birdfeeding Program and Pinecone Bird Feeders
Nov 09, 2024 11:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us in this family friendly day! We will learn about different species of birds while the kids participate in a take-home birding activity!
View MoreWilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting
Nov 09, 2024 9:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterAre 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…
View MoreAnimal Keeper for a Day
Nov 09, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM
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…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Habitat Creation
Nov 15, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
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RegisterMore details to come! As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of fall are an exciting time to get outside and volunteer! Come join our Land Steward, Zac Justus, as we explore what being a good steward of our natural areas is all about. Through stewardship, we…
View MoreOwl Prowl
Nov 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWhooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…
View MoreFoxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours
Nov 16, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterInterested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place? Join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve. A walking tour of the Prairie Crest, Lower Prairie, and Forest section will be offered, along with details about what natural burial is, how we serve families, and how you can…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky
Nov 16, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM
Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterFREE! Take a tour of the fall 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.…
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