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  • Nature as Inspiration

    Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

    The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

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    We are delighted to invite you to our Nature as Inspiration, fundraising event.  Please join us at The Gardens at Homestead for an evening celebrating Nature as Inspiration as we work to generate critical support for TWC’s mission-driven work focused on educating people of all ages to inspire a love of nature and conserving natural…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 21, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 20, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 14, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 13, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 07, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 06, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Healthy Streams, Happy Fish: Hands-on cQHEI Training

Jun 13, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

Are you a stream superhero or a creek crusader? Come learn what makes good stream habitat for fish and invertebrates. This will be an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for the public and professionals to gain an understanding of the importance of stream habitats and the many ecological benefits provided by natural streams. There will be a…

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Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

Apr 18, 2025 8:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for an evening of Frog Monitoring! One of the least intrusive and best ways to monitor frogs is by tuning into their calls, and April is prime time to do just that. We’ll go over how to tell different calls apart and practice identifying some of Ohio’s most common frog sounds. During the…

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Presentation: Dark-Sky Friendly Lighting

Feb 15, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

A dark sky is an important part of our environment and must be preserved through appropriate conservation practices.  Outdoor lighting disrupts wildlife, impacts human health, wastes money and energy, contributes to climate change, and blocks our view of the universe.  In this Presentation/demonstration, learn what the different types of light pollution are, the differences between…

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Presentation: Dark Skies Matter

Jan 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night.  Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans.   Of all the types of pollution humans have…

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Past | Archive

Moths of the Night

Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Rainbow of Colors

Aug 19, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Members Only Hike at Zoar Woods

Aug 18, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Zoar Woods Trailhead, Ruslin Hills Rd Dover, OH 44622

Planetarium Show: Moles: What is Out There?

Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 16, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689