In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about our local wildlife! Animals come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each has unique features and behaviors for us to investigate. We’ll meet some of TWC’s ambassador animals and hit the trails to see who else we can find! Nature Explorers is…

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

Be among the first to walk this brand-new trail as we near the official opening of our Belknap Woods Preserve! This hike will feature a 1.5-mile loop trail that crosses several streams (by bridge) with hilly terrain. This guided hike is open to TWC members only. 

In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about our local wildlife! Animals come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each has unique features and behaviors for us to investigate. We’ll meet some of TWC’s ambassador animals and hit the trails to see who else we can find! Nature Explorers is…

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…

Celebrate spring at The Wilderness Center! We’ll have stories and songs all about spring. Then go on a walk to hear birds sing and see spring flowers. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children ages 2-6. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

Participating in a free TWC Nature Photography Club program is a great way to meet club members and learn more about the club. The presentation is free, but TWC membership is a prerequisite for joining a TWC club. All meetings are open to the public!  For more details, visit https://www.twcnpc.com/.

Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at The Wilderness Center! 🍻🌲 Support nature, conservation, and environmental education while sipping craft beer and enjoying the beautiful trails at TWC. After the success of last year’s Ales for Trails, we’re thrilled to bring it back, partnering with local breweries, featuring local musicians, and welcoming food…

Explore local nature! Unleash your curiosity! Learn through play! CLICK Here to Register for Nature Camp! The Program: Designed for campers aged 5-12, Nature Camp takes place at The Wilderness Center’s headquarters preserve near Wilmot, Ohio. The camp day will start and end at the Nature Center, morning and afternoon adventures take groups out on…