In this month of Nature Explorers join us as we focus on learning about the fall season. We will learn how to be prepared for all the seasons and different types of weather we see in Ohio. Nature Explorers is a new 3-7 year old seasonal program. Only register the children that will be actively…

In this month of Nature Explorers join us as we focus on learning about the fall season. We will learn how to be prepared for all the seasons and different types of weather we see in Ohio. Nature Explorers is a new 3-7 year old seasonal program. Only register the children that will be actively…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

In this month of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about wild animals. Animals come in all kinds and shapes, colors, and types for us to explore. There are so many kinds of animals to see at The Wilderness Center including the opportunity to meet some of our ambassador animals. Nature Explorers is a new…

Fungi's, Lichen, and more! Learn about the fun little things that people don’t tend to notice. There are so many things that grow on the ground and on trees that get overlooked but provide many benefits to the environment.   Environmental Investigators is geared for ages 8-12. This family friendly program can be great for…

In this session of Nature Explorers, we will discover how to use your senses to explore nature. There are many things that look, smell, sound, and feel different. With the help of some activities and the outdoors we will test what we can find in nature using our senses.   Nature Explorers is a new…

In this session of Nature Explorers, we will discover how to use your senses to explore nature. There are many things that look, smell, sound, and feel different. With the help of some activities and the outdoors we will test what we can find in nature using our senses.   Nature Explorers is a new…

Join The Wilderness Center for our summer Jr. Naturalist Days, designed for young nature enthusiast ages 7-10. Over five exciting days, participants will delve into the fascinating world of nature, exploring topics like pollinators, conservation, mammals, freshwater ecosystems, and become FBI Investigators. Through hands-on activities, exploration, and games we will discover some of the skills…

In this session of Nature Explorers, we will focus on our counting skills to help us learn about insects. You will play games as well as go exploring through the prairie. We will focus on insects with visits from some of their friends like spiders and worms.   Nature Explorers is a new 3-7 year…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…