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…

Calling all nature lovers! Ever wondered what to get the hard-to-shop-for squirrel or bird? Come to this family friendly program for some great ideas. Enjoy time together with your friends and family while making your choice of handmade gift for the wildlife in your own yard. Choose the time that works for you in this…

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…

Join Save Ohio Bees for their Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 28th at 4:00 pm! It’s now revamped, virtual, and more inclusive! Discover native bees & bats, music, art, special guests, and a free gift for the first 25 RSVPs! Only $5 / Restores pollinator habitat + creates seed grants! Register with Save…

Join us to carve our pumpkins to line our trails for this year’s Enchanted Forest! We will be carving 100 pumpkins to help create a fun atmosphere for Enchanted Forest. All carving supplies will be provided. We will be carving from 12 until 7, came and stay as long as you can! Please email Maureen@WildernessCenter.org…