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Environmental Investigators: Help the Little Critters
Apr 20, 2024 2:00PM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
During the launch of Environmental Investigators for the season we will learn about bugs. With a focus on where insects live we will work together to rebuild a bug hotel on our property. Learn the importance that these structures bring to the environment and how to build one for the little critters in your…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Living Worlds
Apr 20, 2024 11:00AM—11:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may be…
View MoreTree of Life Tree Planting
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and commemorate all of our Tree of Life Tributes by helping us plant trees! On Saturday, April 20, 2024, we will be planting 452 trees as part of our Tree of Life program. The species will include a diverse mix of white pine, oaks, hickories, black gum, hornbeam, dogwoods, hazelnut, spicebush,…
View MoreBackpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting
Apr 19, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
. Anyone interested in hiking should come to one of our meetings and find out about our club. Those interested can also check out specific hikes on the Backpackers and Dayhikers' Club webpage.
View MoreNative Plant Month Speaker Series: Developing a Forestry Stewardship Plan
Apr 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Speaker: Adam Beichler, TWC Director of Forestry Join the forester for TWC Consulting Forestry for a brief presentation on the basics of developing a Forest Stewardship Plan on your property. Benefits of having a plan in place Tax savings programs Developing goals and Objectives Forest Assessment Identifying Issues Implementing the plan Where to buy native…
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Celebrate Earth Day
Apr 17, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
It’s never too early to learn about caring for the Earth. We’ll read stories, play games, and even do a simple service project to help nature at TWC. 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…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Apr 13, 2024 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
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…
View MoreWilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting
Apr 13, 2024 9:30AM
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…
View MoreNative Plant Month Speaker Series: Invasives: What the Heck??
Apr 13, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Zac Justus, TWC Land Steward: “Invasives: What The Heck?” Invasive species have played a key role in 60% of global plant and animal extinctions and are expected to be a growing concern for land managers, park managers, farmers, and the public in the coming years. Our Land Steward Zac will explore what invasive species are,…
View MoreFrog Monitoring with Telescopes
Apr 12, 2024 7:30PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for this citizen science based night program about frogs. April is a great time to go frog monitoring since they are the most local during this time of year. Learn how to identify frogs and some of the skills needed to be a citizen scientist. After this fun program, enjoy looking through some…
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