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  • Fall Stewardship Challenge: Stream Bank Stabilization

    Nov 22, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Stream bank erosion can lead to stream channelization, disconnecting our water ways from their natural flood plains and wetlands. This, in turn, increases flooding and affects water quality and the surrounding habitat. Join our Land Steward to see how boulders can stabilize a bank and prevent further erosion. As summer comes to a close, the cool…

  • Doughty Gorge Opening

    Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM

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    You're Invited! Join The Wilderness Center as we unveil Doughty Gorge, a new land preserve exclusively accessible to TWC members. In celebration of this special occasion, we're thrilled to offer a one-day, public sneak peek of this breathtaking preserve! Ribbon Cutting and Guided Tour Experience the beauty of Doughty Gorge firsthand, connect with nature, and be…

  • Night Hike: Winter Solstice Special

    Dec 20, 2024 6:30PM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Enjoy a night hike at the Wilderness Center during the longest night of the year. Learn about the history of the winter solstice and why it is celebrated. Also enjoy a special holiday planetarium show before the hike. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have…

  • Seed Cleaning and Planting

    Jan 03, 2025 4:00PM—6:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Seeds in the winter? Yes! Milkweed, ironweed, brown eyed Susan and more! This will be a hybrid volunteer and learning event. We will clean and sow native seeds in the greenhouse with TWC's Director of Conservation. You will learn about the winter requirements of seeds that allow them to grow in the spring. We will…

  • Night Hike at Foxfield with Dark Skies Presentation

    Jan 17, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a night hike with a twist. We will be adding a dark skies presentation before our night hike. Foxfield is our green burial grounds that have trails that many people can enjoy during the day, but we will hike there at night for this program! You will learn about the importance of…

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Breakfast with the Birds

Jan 11, 2025 9:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC’s Bird Club in the Bird Observation Room in our Interpretive Building and enjoy Breakfast with the Birds! The TWC Bird Club will host this morning event and will be on-site to help our bird viewers identify the birds in our Bird Observation Room. 

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Bird Walk

May 09, 2024 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Join a TWC naturalist for a free morning bird walk on the trails and grounds of The Wilderness Center! We will explore our woodland, prairie, and aquatic habitats looking for warblers and other migratory species. All birding levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to…

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TWC’s Woodcock Walk

Mar 28, 2024 7:30PM—8:30PM

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…

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Early Birds: International Migratory Bird Day

May 11, 2024 8:00AM—9:00AM

Join us for an early morning bird walk on the trails and grounds of The Wilderness Center! Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day as we look for interesting birds passing through on their way north. We will explore our woodland, prairie, and lake habitats looking for warblers and other migratory species. All birding levels are welcome.

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TWC Bird Club Fall Sparrows

Oct 05, 2024

For TWC Bird Club Members only. RSVP required to attend. This program will focus on Wake Robin, Mentor Headlands, Conneaut.  Leader: Nicky Rosner, (330) 601-4592.

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TWC Bird Club Annual Shorebird Trip

Sep 07, 2024

For TWC Bird Club Members only. RSVP required to attend. This program will focus on NE to NW Ohio in search of Migrating Shorebirds.  Leader: Ben Morrison, (330) 935-0398.

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TWC Bird Club at Salt Fork

Apr 20, 2024

For TWC Bird Club Members only. RSVP required to attend. This program will focus on Early Spring Migrants.  Leaders: Roni Macko & Shari Jackson, (330) 935-0952.

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TWC Bird Club- Woodcock Walk

Mar 20, 2024 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

For TWC Bird Club Members only. RSVP required to attend. This program will focus on the American Woodcock mating display.  Leader: Sue Evanoff, (330) 412-9192.

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Past | Archive

Animal Keeper for a Day

Nov 21, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Outer Space Adventures

Nov 19, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours

Nov 16, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Nov 16, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Owl Prowl

Nov 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689