Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web.

Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, affecting approximately 450,000 people each year.  It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete bacterium that is passed between wildlife and humans by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis, Figure 1).  Surprisingly little is known about the prevalence of B. burgdorferi infection among ticks…

  Join us for an interactive program about storm water management by Adrienne Bock from Stark Soil and Water Conservation District. Properly managing storm water is beneficial to the environment in many ways. Learn how The Wilderness Center manages storm water through naturally occurring features such as vernal pools, wetlands, and native plants, as well…

This program pairs some of our favorite night time activities: telescopes and fireflies! We’ll begin by learning some cool facts about fireflies, and then explore some different areas to determine what parts of TWC fireflies prefer. Then we’ll collect data on how many fireflies we see, in an effort to track the population over time.…

Calling all adults! Come join us to learn about the forest and prairie habitats. While using new skills to help us explore we will also be learning the importance and ecology behind these habitats. It’s never too late to learn about nature. **Member Discount**

Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web.

Calling all adults! Come join us to learn about the wetland and aquatic habitats. While using new skills to help us explore, we will investigate what lives around and in the marsh, lake, and pond type habitats. We will also be learning about the importance and ecology behind these habitats.