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  • Owl Prowl

    May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

  • Ales for Trails

    May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature, education, and conservation while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.…

  • Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2025

    Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & and the 31st Annual Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays…

  • Firefly Festival

    Jun 28, 2025

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! Event details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information. This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited…

Current & Upcoming

Owl Prowl

May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Register

Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

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Ales for Trails

May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Register

Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature, education, and conservation while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.…

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Volunteer at Ales for Trails

May 31, 2025 12:30PM

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Help pour beer samples at TWC’s Ales for Trails! Last year’s Ales for Trails was so much fun that we’re excited to do it again! We’re partnering with local craft breweries, Paradigm Shift, Codex, 77 Brew House, Missing Falls, Lockport Brewery, and Hoodletown. Want to see your favorite local craft brewery featured? Tell them to…

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Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2025

Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & and the 31st Annual Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays…

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Nature Fest 2025 Vendor Registration

Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Calling All Makers! The Wilderness Center is now accepting applications for Nature Fest Outdoor Artists’ Market. Are you a maker inspired by nature? Or do you know someone who is? Nature Fest will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 9 am – 3 pm Celebrate art that is inspired by nature! Register early for…

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Firefly Festival

Jun 28, 2025

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! Event details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information. This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited…

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The Enchanted Forest 2025

Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendars now for Enchanted Forest! Details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information! On October 10th and 11th, 2025, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest. This signature educational event has been happening for over 30 years and is a fall tradition for families…

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Past | Archive

Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287

Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 22, 2025 6:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

Apr 18, 2025 8:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 15, 2025 6:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689