Kimberly Lessman: “Seed Banking for Restoration: How to Get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement” Holden Forests & Gardens is teaming up with partners in our region to collect, store, and redistribute native seeds of local ecotype to support restoration projects in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Learn the basics of collecting native seeds and…

Join The Wilderness Center this Thursday March 28th for a captivating evening stroll to witness the mesmerizing courtship dance of the American Woodcock at The Wilderness Center! Experience nature’s spectacle as these elusive birds perform their intricate display. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and marvel at one of its…

The Wilderness Center is a leader in conservation and conservation-based research, but that work is not always highlighted to the public or even to TWC members! We want to change that.  TWC continues to play an integral role in the field of conservation research, and we want to share this important work with our members…

We’ve partnered with The Garden Gurl, Heather Pariso, and Hoodletown Brewing Company for plants, food, fun, and friends! Learn about incorporating native plants into your daily life. Registration required. We are thrilled to be able to accommodate walk-ins for this program and are happy to register you at the event after registration closes online! So come…

MARCH 14 IS BUTTERFLIES DAY Did you know Ohio is home to about 140 species of butterflies and nearly 500 species of native bees? March is the perfect time to learn how to help them thrive this summer. Discover Ohio’s wild butterflies and bees and how to help them flourish. Enjoy music, art, lawn and garden…

  On April 8, 2024, everyone in the continental U.S. will be treated to a solar eclipse.  Much of Ohio is in the path of totality which means if you’re within this path you will see a total solar eclipse. Those outside the path of totality will see only a partial eclipse, how partial depends…

With talk of gnomes, fairies, and other mythical creatures that can be found as high as the mountains and as close as your backyard, you won’t want to miss it. We will even walk through how to design your own fairy garden and how to invite these mythical creatures into your backyard! Attendees will purchase…

Not interested in sampling, but want to join in on all the fun? Volunteer! We will need volunteers to help with this exciting event, so if interested reach out to Laura to find out more! Laura@WildernessCenter.org or 330.359.5235 ext. 220

On April 8, 2024, everyone in the continental U.S. will be treated to a solar eclipse.  Much of Ohio is in the path of totality which means if you’re within this path you will see a total solar eclipse. Join our Astronomy Education Specialist, Robin Gill, as she shares with you where the path of…

Join TWC’s Conservation team to learn how to identify trees in winter during a tour of Wiles Woods in NW Wayne County. We will use bark, twigs, buds, and other evidence to determine what species are present. This beautiful property has many giant trees and is currently undergoing a restoration to remove invasive species and replace them…