Join us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.

Have 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…

Discover The Wilderness Center’s many trails while supporting conservation! The Hike Our Trails volunteer series welcomes families and individuals of all experience levels to learn about our environment, contribute to trail maintenance, and connect with nature. Each week will focus on a different theme varying from invasive plants at our headquarters, to trail maintenance at…

The curiosity of a young boy takes us on a journey to learn about light and its importance to all of us.  The light from fire changed the lives of early humans and the evolution of our understanding and use of light has played an important part in the evolution of human beings.  The Sun,…

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…

Outdoor Mindfulness: Presence with Place How many seeds can one plant before the mind starts wondering? Can you walk the same trail and see it anew each time, with each step? What will you notice about the relationships in nature? In this session we cultivate present awareness through mindfulness practices aimed at deepening our connection…

The curiosity of a young boy takes us on a journey to learn about light and its importance to all of us.  The light from fire changed the lives of early humans and the evolution of our understanding and use of light has played an important part in the evolution of human beings.  The Sun,…

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes about our feathered friends. Watch birds at the feeders, then feed the geese at the lake. 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.

Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating, guided hike through our newest trail at Doughty Gorge in Charm, OH. Discover beautiful blooms, learn the process of opening a new trail, and soak up scenic views of nature. Depending on the weather, we could see waterfalls, a natural pawpaw grove, countless wildflowers, and even a…

Discover The Wilderness Center’s many trails while supporting conservation! The Hike Our Trails volunteer series welcomes families and individuals of all experience levels to learn about our environment, contribute to trail maintenance, and connect with nature. Each week will focus on a different theme varying from invasive plants at our headquarters, to trail maintenance at…