The 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…

Join the conservation team in their efforts to put a stop to invasive species! Invasive species pose a significant threat to biodiversity around the world, and eastern temperate forests like those at TWC are particularly affected. Come along for a fun afternoon of removing these invasive plants and helping to restore our natural biome. You’ll…

Join TWC’s Nature Photography for a presentation highlighting Africa by guest presenter Dianne Sanker. 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.    

Join us for an afternoon of nature photography! The first portion of this program will teach composition techniques to create better images. After the instructional segment we will go out into the beautiful grounds and trails to practice what we learned and get additional tips. All ages, skill-levels, and camera types are welcome – including…

Join TWC at 9am for our very own Early Birds Guided Hike as part of Bird Quest! Register here today!  1st Annual Stark County Bird Quest  Friday September 15th @ 4pm – Saturday, September 16th @ 4pm Share the day with family, friends, co-workers and classmates! Explore Stark County from corner to corner in search of birds!Find the…

We'll be discussing Wanderlust: A History of Walking by Rebecca Solnit. Solnit speaks for the necessity of preserving time and space in which to walk as she explores the relationships between walking and thinking, walking and culture.

  Calling all adults! Come join us for an immersive day of learning about a variety of wildlife topics. This program features field-based activities, birding, a habitat hike, and sessions on plants and trees, insects, and native Ohio wildlife.    Bring a sack lunch. This program involves a lot of outdoor activity, so dress appropriately…

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is one of many ongoing invasive species issues in Ohio. SLF is quickly spreading across the state in a matter of just a few years. This presentation will be vital to anyone who grows fruit crops, especially grapes. Even if you don’t grow fruit, spotted lanternfly is a major nuisance that can…

We invite all TWC Members in good standing to join us for our Annual Meeting. You are invited to meet our new slate of officers of the Board of Directors, presented at 6pm. Also at this time, we will be voting to adopt our new Bylaws. Please see the new proposed bylaws below and the…

  Have you ever wondered what conservation activities go on at The Wilderness Center? How much land has TWC protected? How much biodiversity do TWC preserves support? Come meet our new Associate Director of Conservation and Land Management, Daniel Volk, and get a behind-the-scenes look at all TWC conservation efforts. We’ll discuss several conservation programs…