Special Events

Current & Upcoming

Dot Barlowe: Incredible Insects

Mar 14, 2025 9:00AM—4:30PM

FREE!

Join us as we unveil a selection of artworks created by celebrated nature artist, Dot Barlowe. As a highly successful free-lance illustrator, Dorothea Barlowe’s work has appeared in numerous books, magazines, newspapers, and scientific journals throughout the world. Having written and illustrated the highly acclaimed book, Illustrating Nature, she was an instructor at the Parsons School of…

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Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

Apr 18, 2025 8:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join us for this citizen science based night program about frogs. April is a great time to go frog monitoring since they are the most vocal during this time of year. Learn how to identify frogs and some of the skills needed to be a citizen scientist. This program is recommended for ages 12 years…

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Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

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

Run Wild! on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk/hike and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 5K or 10K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! You can even choose to run/walk/hike a Combo that combines the…

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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…

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Ales for Trails

May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! Event details and ticket pricing are coming soon! Check back for more information. Support nature, conservation, and education while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.  Last year’s Ales for Trails was so much fun that we’re excited to once again…

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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 & Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm More details coming soon! Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays hundreds of…

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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

Doughty Gorge Opening

Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM

Owl Prowl

Nov 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Guided Hike: Fall Colors on Pioneer Path

Oct 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Members’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats

Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662

Guided Hike: Sigrist Woods

Oct 17, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The Enchanted Forest 2024

Oct 11, 2024 6:30PM—Oct 12, 2024 8:30PM

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