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Tree of life Tree Planting
Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
RegisterCome join us to celebrate Earth Day and commemorate all of our Tree of Life Tributes by helping us plant trees! On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10am. Check-in at our front desk in our Interpretive Building.
View MoreNative Plant Month Speaker Series: iNaturalist – A Powerful Tool for Identification, Education, Biodiversity, and Networking.
Apr 27, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterSpeaker: Timothy Frey iNaturalist – A powerful tool for identification, education, biodiversity and networking. In this workshop, we will introduce you to the iNaturalist app for identifying organisms in our environment. We will learn how to upload an observation to the iNaturalist database and tips to get a correct identification. We will learn the many…
View MoreNative Plant Sale Programming
May 04, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWe will have speakers throughout the day with topics about pollinators, gardening, and salamanders for Salamander Day. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Mike Hensley, Dawn to Darkness: A Pollinator Palooza! 11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Salamander Habitat Hike 12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Creature Feature 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: OSU Master Gardener Volunteers present: Native Plant Gardening Tips & Demonstration
View MoreNature Fest 2024 Vendor Registration
Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM—Jun 02, 2024 3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterRegistration is now open for the 30th ANNUAL FOTO FEST & NATURE FEST OUTDOOR ARTISTS’ MARKET at The Wilderness Center. Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Are you a maker inspired by nature? Or do you know someone who is? Join us for a…
View MoreNature Fest & Foto Fest 2024
Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, and Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm On Saturday we’ll have food available for purchase from Bob’s Italian Sausage. Saturday will also feature live music by High Country Bluegrass. Nature Fest 2024 Vendors Include Codex…
View MoreNature Fest & Foto Fest 2024
Jun 02, 2024 11:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, and Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm On Saturday we’ll have food available for purchase from Bob’s Italian Sausage Saturday will also feature live music by High Country Bluegrass. Nature Fest Vendors for 2024 Include:…
View MoreThe Enchanted Forest 2024
Oct 11, 2024 6:30PM—Oct 12, 2024 8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Details and ticket pricing coming soon! On October 11th and 12th, 2024, 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 throughout the region. Create lasting memories together while learning about conservation…
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