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Star Watch with the Astronomy Club
Feb 03, 2023 8:00PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe 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…
View MorePlanetarium Show: 3000 Years of Stargazing
Feb 03, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterLearn about our first and oldest science – Astronomy! From our earliest ancestors and throughout time, humans have been fascinated by the sky, and it has inspired wonder and curiosity. Be amazed by what the earliest astronomers learned about the Sun, Moon, planets, and the motion of the stars using only observation and mathematics. Learn…
View MoreSix More Weeks of Winter Geocaching Hike
Feb 04, 2023 6:00PM—9:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
The Geocaching Club is hosting an evening winter hike to celebrate new geocaches on the trails for 2023. Geocaching is a GPS-based hobby that can be played with a GPS device or smartphone. Meet the group in the Lakeview Shelter from 6-9pm, sign in, and head out on the trails for some geocaching. Hikes are…
View MoreWilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting
Feb 11, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM
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 MoreBackpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting
Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Program is ICELAND VOYAGE and will be presented by members Linda and Judy. The program will be followed by a snack/refreshment break and then a short business meeting. Any cost: free Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for active adults. They typically schedule two or three dayhikes and one weekend backpacking trip each month, as well as the…
View MoreNight Hike and Telescopes
Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. Following the hike, observe…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Lars the Little Polar Bear
Feb 17, 2023 12:00PM—12:30PM
The Wilderness Center
RegisterExperience the first day of spring through the antics of Lars, a curious little polar bear. Follow Lars as he explores near his home making friends with a cormorant and a group of whales. Children will be mesmerized by Lars’ adventures and beautiful illustrations and can’t wait to see how the story ends! The…
View MoreAstronomy Club Meeting
Feb 24, 2023 7:30PM—9:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Come join members of the Wilderness Center Astronomy Club for our monthly meeting. We will start at 7:30pm with an hour long talk or presentation followed by refreshments and our business meeting. Observing after if clear. Guests welcome.
View MoreWilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting
Feb 25, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM
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 MoreNight in with Nature: Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My!
Feb 25, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
RegisterPlan for a delightful and delicious night in! Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My! features the fox, the snake, and the owl in an exploration of the cultural views that shape our feelings. Learn why snakes are more feared than other animals. Discover differences, such as how owls are a symbol of protection in Chinese culture but…
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