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Winter Mindfulness
Jan 18, 2025 1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Stillness, Resilience, and maybe even, Joy! Explore how the deep winter months can be nourishing times of self-reflection, creativity, and restorative rest. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to thrive in late winter through outdoor nature immersion, mindful tea drinking, and stillness meditation. Instructor: Caryl Church-Jesseph, M.A. Caryl Church-Jesseph (she/her) has a Masters Degree in Art Education…
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Winter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog
Jan 17, 2025 11:00AM
Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,
Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…
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Doughty Gorge Opening
Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM
You're Invited! Join The Wilderness Center as we unveil Doughty Gorge, a new land preserve exclusively accessible to TWC members. In celebration of this special occasion, we're thrilled to offer a one-day, public sneak peek of this breathtaking preserve! Ribbon Cutting and Guided Tour Experience the beauty of Doughty Gorge firsthand, connect with nature, and be…
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Members’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats
Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662
TWC’s Director of Conservation will lead you through an ongoing restoration site. The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles long and is moderate difficulty because there are no existing trails onsite. Falcon Flats is a closed preserve that consists of 144 acres of wetland and swamp forest. The preserve reverted to natural habitat after being…
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Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours
Oct 19, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place? Join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve. A walking tour of the Prairie Crest, Lower Prairie, and Forest section will be offered, along with details about what natural burial is, how we serve families, and how you can…
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Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting
Oct 18, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Our program will be presented by John Lovell and Phil Lengyel, highlighting their 111-mile hike of the Mont Blanc area, which took them from France to Italy to Switzerland and then back to France. The program will be followed by a break for snacks and refreshments and then a short business meeting. Those interested can also…
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Citizen Science- Spotted Lanternfly Survey
Oct 14, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
2nd St. SW Brewster, OH
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread to Ohio over the past few years. We will talk about signs and symptoms of SLF, then survey the surrounding natural areas south of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railyard. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking and binoculars if available. No restrooms available. Sponsored…
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Volunteer at Enchanted Forest!
Oct 09, 2024 12:00PM—Oct 12, 2024 10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time. On October 11 & 12, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens…
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Citizen Science- Stream Habitat Assessment (cQHEI)
Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Come learn what makes good stream habitat for fish and invertebrates. This will be an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for the public and professionals to gain an understanding of the importance of stream habitats and the many ecological benefits provided by natural streams. There will be a classroom style portion in the morning, followed by a…
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Breakfast with the Birds
Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM
Join TWC’s Bird Club in the Bird Observation Room in our Interpretive Building and enjoy Breakfast with the Birds! The TWC Bird Club will host this morning event and will be on-site to help our bird viewers identify the birds in our Bird Observation Room. Join us with this additional event that is part of…
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Winter Mindfulness
Jan 18, 2025 1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Stillness, Resilience, and maybe even, Joy! Explore how the deep winter months can be nourishing times of self-reflection, creativity, and restorative rest. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to thrive in late winter through outdoor nature immersion, mindful tea drinking, and stillness meditation. Instructor: Caryl Church-Jesseph, M.A. Caryl Church-Jesseph (she/her) has a Masters Degree in Art Education…
View MoreWinter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog
Jan 17, 2025 11:00AM
Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,
Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…
View MoreDoughty Gorge Opening
Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM
You're Invited! Join The Wilderness Center as we unveil Doughty Gorge, a new land preserve exclusively accessible to TWC members. In celebration of this special occasion, we're thrilled to offer a one-day, public sneak peek of this breathtaking preserve! Ribbon Cutting and Guided Tour Experience the beauty of Doughty Gorge firsthand, connect with nature, and be…
View MoreMembers’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats
Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662
TWC’s Director of Conservation will lead you through an ongoing restoration site. The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles long and is moderate difficulty because there are no existing trails onsite. Falcon Flats is a closed preserve that consists of 144 acres of wetland and swamp forest. The preserve reverted to natural habitat after being…
View MoreFoxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours
Oct 19, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place? Join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve. A walking tour of the Prairie Crest, Lower Prairie, and Forest section will be offered, along with details about what natural burial is, how we serve families, and how you can…
View MoreBackpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting
Oct 18, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Our program will be presented by John Lovell and Phil Lengyel, highlighting their 111-mile hike of the Mont Blanc area, which took them from France to Italy to Switzerland and then back to France. The program will be followed by a break for snacks and refreshments and then a short business meeting. Those interested can also…
View MoreCitizen Science- Spotted Lanternfly Survey
Oct 14, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
2nd St. SW Brewster, OH
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread to Ohio over the past few years. We will talk about signs and symptoms of SLF, then survey the surrounding natural areas south of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railyard. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking and binoculars if available. No restrooms available. Sponsored…
View MoreVolunteer at Enchanted Forest!
Oct 09, 2024 12:00PM—Oct 12, 2024 10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time. On October 11 & 12, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens…
View MoreCitizen Science- Stream Habitat Assessment (cQHEI)
Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Come learn what makes good stream habitat for fish and invertebrates. This will be an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for the public and professionals to gain an understanding of the importance of stream habitats and the many ecological benefits provided by natural streams. There will be a classroom style portion in the morning, followed by a…
View MoreBreakfast with the Birds
Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM
Join TWC’s Bird Club in the Bird Observation Room in our Interpretive Building and enjoy Breakfast with the Birds! The TWC Bird Club will host this morning event and will be on-site to help our bird viewers identify the birds in our Bird Observation Room. Join us with this additional event that is part of…
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