Fire on the Prairie: a Prescribed Burn Viewing

Apr 08, 2026 10:30AM

Join us for a unique opportunity to witness a prescribed prairie burn in action at The Wilderness Center. Fire plays a vital role in maintaining healthy prairie ecosystems, helping to restore native plants, improve wildlife habitat, and renew the landscape. Visitors will have the chance to observe trained staff and our local fire department as…

Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center, Trillium Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems.   1 toad abode kit per…

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 11, 2026 1:00PM

Trillium Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Watershed-wise Landscaping Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM

Trillium Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM

Buckeye Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…