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…

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.…

  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…

The 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…

Vote Today! TWC is naming a new animal ambassador mascot for our organization, and we need your help! Vote to determine whether TWC will be represented by our native Spotted Salamander or the native Eastern Chipmunk. Both of these adorable animals are found on our main property in WIlmot. Spotted salamanders, (Ambysto mamaculatum), can be…