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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale
Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM
Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.
The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…
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Night in with Nature: Oh, the Nature Places You’ll Go!
Mar 11, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Oh, the Nature Places You’ll Go! takes you on a virtual journey to 4 fascinating but lesser-known nature destinations in the US. Beyond the visual intrigue of these sites, we will discover a special ecological feature of each, as well as the significance to local wildlife. The…
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Shreve Migration Sensation
Mar 11, 2023 7:30AM—2:00PM
Shreve Migration Sensation is a free event happening in Shreve on March 11, 2023. TWC will be providing dip netting at Shreve Migration Sensation. Historically, Shreve Migration Sensation is the largest single day birding event in the state. The primary goal is to promote conservation, specifically in regards to the Killbuck Marsh and the surrounding…
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Saturday Creature Feature!
Feb 25, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
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Night in with Nature: Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My!
Feb 25, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My! features the fox, the snake, and the owl in an exploration of the cultural views that shape our feelings. Learn why snakes are more feared than other animals. Discover differences, such as how owls are a symbol of protection in Chinese culture but…
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Nature With Loved Ones
Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Bring friends and family to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the great outdoors at The Wilderness Center. Spend quality time with loved ones on a self-guided but interactive hike, with the option to visit Foxfield Preserve, our conservation burial ground. Through a series of activities and journaling prompts on the designated trails,…
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Saturday Creature Feature!
Feb 18, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
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Saturday Creature Feature!
Feb 11, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
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Owl Prowl
Jan 20, 2023 7:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
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…
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Nature Gifts
Dec 03, 2022 11:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Like a good friend, nature is always there for you. In this busy holiday season, take a moment to refresh yourself with a visit to The Wilderness Center. Choose the time that works for you in this open-format program where you will create gifts for wildlife that you can take home with you. Cozy up…
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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale
Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM
Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.
The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…
View MoreNight in with Nature: Oh, the Nature Places You’ll Go!
Mar 11, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Oh, the Nature Places You’ll Go! takes you on a virtual journey to 4 fascinating but lesser-known nature destinations in the US. Beyond the visual intrigue of these sites, we will discover a special ecological feature of each, as well as the significance to local wildlife. The…
View MoreShreve Migration Sensation
Mar 11, 2023 7:30AM—2:00PM
Shreve Migration Sensation is a free event happening in Shreve on March 11, 2023. TWC will be providing dip netting at Shreve Migration Sensation. Historically, Shreve Migration Sensation is the largest single day birding event in the state. The primary goal is to promote conservation, specifically in regards to the Killbuck Marsh and the surrounding…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Feb 25, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MoreNight in with Nature: Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My!
Feb 25, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Snakes, Owls, and Foxes, Oh My! features the fox, the snake, and the owl in an exploration of the cultural views that shape our feelings. Learn why snakes are more feared than other animals. Discover differences, such as how owls are a symbol of protection in Chinese culture but…
View MoreNature With Loved Ones
Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Bring friends and family to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the great outdoors at The Wilderness Center. Spend quality time with loved ones on a self-guided but interactive hike, with the option to visit Foxfield Preserve, our conservation burial ground. Through a series of activities and journaling prompts on the designated trails,…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Feb 18, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Feb 11, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MoreOwl Prowl
Jan 20, 2023 7:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
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…
View MoreNature Gifts
Dec 03, 2022 11:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Like a good friend, nature is always there for you. In this busy holiday season, take a moment to refresh yourself with a visit to The Wilderness Center. Choose the time that works for you in this open-format program where you will create gifts for wildlife that you can take home with you. Cozy up…
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