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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 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 MoreStorytime Sprouts: Polar Bears
Feb 17, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe first part of this double feature includes stories, songs, and flannel board activities about arctic polar bears. How do they live in such a cold place and swim in icy water? We’ll pretend to visit the North Pole and make a blizzard with a parachute. Make it a double feature! Enjoy Storytime Sprouts: Polar…
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 MorePlanetarium Show: Lars the Little Polar Bear
Feb 18, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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 first…
View MoreRun Wild!!
Apr 22, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterRun Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! Your registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts in…
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