We’ll hunt for bugs, conduct simple experiments with ants, and talk about how you can help insects in your own backyard.  This program is appropriate for all ages of children accompanied by an adult.  Please not that this event is not at The Wilderness Center Wilmot location, but located at the Apple Creek Historical Society, 185…

We’ll hunt for bugs, conduct simple experiments with ants, and talk about how you can help insects in your own backyard.  This program is appropriate for all ages of children accompanied by an adult.  Please note that this event is not at The Wilderness Center Wilmot location, but located at the Holmes County Old Fairgrounds,…

We’ll hunt for bugs, conduct simple experiments with ants, and talk about how you can help insects in your own backyard.  This program is appropriate for all ages of children accompanied by an adult.  Please not that this event is not at The Wilderness Center Wilmot location, but located at Barnes Preserve, 3396 Sylvan Rd., Wooster, Ohio.

Join a naturalist on a journey to our creek! Catch fish and other aquatic creatures, and learn what the species diversity means about water quality. Please dress to get wet and prepare for off- trail hiking. For safety reasons, this activity is not suitable for families with very young children and strollers.

So many creatures inhabit our pond, from tadpoles and larval salamanders to amazing water bugs! Join a naturalist in catching these little wonders, and learn to identify them! All ages are welcome. Participants will not be going in the water.

Slide along with us on a slippery, slimy tale about snails.  We’ll follow a snail’s trail, make a snail craft, and cheer for a favorite snail in a race.  Come along for the slow-paced fun!  Storytime Sprouts is geared for ages 3-5 but siblings are welcome.  Dress for the weather as we will try to…

Learn about life cycles of butterflies and how to identify them. We will walk the Prairie trail to view the common butterflies visiting the area. Cancelled if raining.  Appropriate for all ages accompanied by an adult.

Water is essential for hot summer shenanigans!  Join us for squirting, splashing, painting, pouring, and all around we fun.  Bathing suits (or raincoats!) optional.  Playscape Playdates are designed for a wide range of ages that challenge children’s imagination or explore simple science topics.

Experience The Wilderness Center at night. Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and learn about the night life in our forest. Then end your experience enjoying the night sky above viewing the Moon and deep sky objects through Astronomy Club member telescopes. We’ll also point out some constellations and tell a few star stories. Bring your red-light…

Hike the prairie to learn its natural history and see flowers that can be used in your own yards and gardens.   Cost:  $5 for TWC Members; $10 for non-members