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…

Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. We will explore the impact that darkness and…

Let’s go explore and learn about fish! With a nice walk to the lake we will look for our fish friends. We will then read stories and engage in rhymes and activities about fish.  Free for member children. $4 for each nonmember child. Accompanying adults are free of charge. Storytime Sprouts is a preschool program for…

    As summer approaches, wildflowers and shrubs like to cover the forest floor. In this family-friendly program we’ll learn to seek out the different wildflowers and shrubs that can be seen on our trails. We will also learn about how they thrive in the understory and their importance to the ecosystem.   Environmental Investigators…

Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…

  Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web.

This year’s Nature Fest will be combined with The Wilderness Center’s Nature Photo Club’s Foto Fest on June 3 and 4, 2023 for a weekend celebrating the connection between nature and artistic expression. 2023 Nature Fest Vendors Include: The 1824 Candle Company Beeyond 1817 The Copper Fox Makery Dawn Blattel The Finian Fox Lizzie with…

    Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may…

    Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may…

Join Save Ohio Bees™ founder, Tracy Teuscher for a family-friendly presentation about native bees and how to help them thrive in your own backyard, school, or urban garden. Tracy is a certified ecotherapist and an Ohio certified volunteer naturalist. Please register for this free program. Visit Save Ohio Bees’ booth at Nature Fest on Saturday,…