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Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM
Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287
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A Tree of Life gift to The Wilderness Center is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or commemorate a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement. Thanks to generous contributions to TWC’s Tree of Life program, we will be planting over 600 trees at this year’s Tree of Life…
Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Run Wild! on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk/hike and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 5K or 10K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! You can even choose to run/walk/hike a Combo that combines the…
Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689
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Join us in the excitement of Run Wild! as runners take on the 10k, 5k, and 1Mile Fun Run! We need volunteers to: – Help pass out water to the runners at our water stations. – Cheer on runners along the trail Sign up to join the fun today!
Owl Prowl

May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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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 on…
Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Brewster , OH
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve! Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating hike through diverse wetland and forest habitat. Discover the wonders created by beaver, learn about local flora and fauna, and create inspiring memories in this beautiful natural haven. The hike will feature a trip around a…

Current & Upcoming

TWC Readers Book Chat

May 03, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko The author and a photographer friend, poorly prepared, attempt to hike the 750 mile length of the Grand Canyon.

TWC Readers Book Chat

Mar 01, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

My Garden Book by Jamaica Kincaid A celebration of gardening, plants, and gardens by a well-known author.

TWC Readers Book Chat

Jan 04, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Walden, or Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau A classic of American literature that combines writings in natural history and philosophy.

TWC Readers’ Group Book Chat

Mar 04, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

We’ll be discussing Fen, Bog, and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx. A geographically and historically widespread look at the degradation of wetlands and the present day consequences. All are welcome!

Featured

Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

Owl Prowl

May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Current & Upcoming

TWC Readers Book Chat

May 03, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

TWC Readers Book Chat

Mar 01, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

TWC Readers Book Chat

Jan 04, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

TWC Readers’ Group Book Chat

Mar 04, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

Past | Archive

Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Storytime Sprouts: Flap Your Wings

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Doughty Gorge

Frog Monitoring with Telescopes