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  • Citizen Science: Monitoring Native Bees

    Jun 09, 2023 3:00PM—4:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a citizen science project where we will monitor native bees. These insects are vital for having a healthy ecosystem. Monitoring these pollinators can help us to understand how healthy of a home we are providing for busy workers. Intended for ages 14+  

  • Guided Hike

    Jun 10, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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      Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web.

  • Birds of the Night

    Jun 24, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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      Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about birds that are active at night from owls that hunt to birds that migrate. There are several bird related activities for kids, including building a birdhouse. Matt Shumar, Program Coordinator, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, will lead off the presentations with “Lights Out for Birds: Community…

  • Junior Naturalist: A Day in the Forest

    Jun 28, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Spend a day with a naturalist learning about the forest. The program features several gentle hikes through the forest, discovering what lives in the woods, and how to be a good explorer. There will also be activities such as learning about the layers of the forest. This will be a fun day for you and…

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Environmental Investigators: Soaring Friends

Jun 17, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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  Birds are in the air and soaring right above us. In this family-friendly program you’ll learn about some of these feathered friends and what makes them unique. Includes fun activities where you’ll hunt like a bird and figure out what type of food a bird eats based on the type of beak it has.…

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Bird Club: Salt Fork State Park For Early Spring Migrants

Apr 22, 2023 9:00AM

Led by Ronnie Macko and Shari Johnson. A great day trip to start off Spring Migration! We will meet at the park office, 24755 Cadiz Road, Lore CIty, at 9 am. We’ll bird around 30 mintes there then head out to cover the rest of the park. Birds we may see are Prairie Warbler, Blue-winged…

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Bird Club: Woodcock Walk

Mar 14, 2023 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Woodcock Walk led by Sue Evanoff. We’ll meet at TWC solar array at 7:30 pm to watch and listen for the amazing mating ritual of American Woodcock. Be sure to dress for the weather since it can get cool waiting.

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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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Bugs, Birds, and Native Plants

Apr 15, 2023 2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

A part of our free Come Grow with Us Series. Join TWC for a seminar on bugs, birds, and native plants. Learn how they benefit our environment. Presentation by Megan Shoenfelt from The Terra Depot. This event is sponsored by: 

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Storytime Sprouts: Nesting Time

Apr 18, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Sing with the birds and listen to sweet stories about the busy birds of springtime. Build a nest to keep a young bird snug and safe. We’ll visit the bird observation room to count how many colorful birds we can see.  

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Storytime Sprouts: Nesting Time

Apr 05, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Sing with the birds and listen to sweet stories about the busy birds of springtime. Build a nest to keep a young bird snug and safe. We’ll visit the bird observation room to count how many colorful birds we can see.  

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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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Past | Archive

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 03, 2023 11:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 03, 2023 1:00PM—1:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Native Bees

Jun 03, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Saturday Creature Feature!

Jun 03, 2023 12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Fest

Jun 03, 2023 9:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689 June 3rd - 9a-3p June 4th - 11-3p

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 02, 2023 9:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689