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  • Night Hike with Foxfield

    Sep 19, 2025 7:00PM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    You may know Foxfield Preserve, our conservation cemetery, because of its beautiful meadow and forest trails many people enjoy during the day! Tonight we’ll explore these trails in a different light. Come learn about the importance of dark skies and how a green cemetery functions as an incredible habitat. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on…

  • The Enchanted Forest 2025

    Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    On October 10th and 11th, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Friday, October 10th 6:30 – 8:30 pm & Saturday, October 11th 4:00 – 8:30 pm $12 / Person, Children age 2 and under are free. Timeslots begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, and 4:00 pm on…

Current & Upcoming

Bats of the Night

Aug 24, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for Bats of the Night as we help celebrate International Bat Night!  International Bat Night is observed by 30 countries to spread awareness on bats and their habitat and to do some bat myth busting.  Our program has been designed to be fun and educational for the whole family. Learn from our Bativists. …

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Save Ohio Bees: Make a Difference Day

Oct 28, 2023 4:00PM—5:00PM

Virtual- Save Ohio Bees

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…

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Bat Bonanza: Night Edition

Aug 11, 2023 7:30PM—9:30PM

Gone batty? Relax and join us for a fun nighttime program at the Wilderness Center. This program begins indoors with guest speaker Nancy Owen and some of her ambassador bats, but ends prowling for bats outside. Learn how bats thrive in the night, indicators that bats are present, and debunking some myths. Dress according to…

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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: My 5 Senses

Sep 16, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Sep 13, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature as Inspiration

Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Bird Quest Guided Hike

Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Fall Family Hike

Sep 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689