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  • Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

    Feb 13, 2026 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

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    Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February. Join us for a night hike as we explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of the song dog at its most active time of year. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; slow pace with limited visibility (red flashlights…

  • Exclusive Members Only Guided Hike: Explore Hall Woods

    Feb 14, 2026 12:00PM—2:00PM

    Hall Woods, 76083 Paisley Rd, Freeport, OH 43973

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    Join us for a unique opportunity to explore Hall Woods, a TWC-protected natural area in southern Tuscarawas and northern Guernsey Counties. This exclusive guided hike, open only to TWC members, offers a chance to experience one of the Western Allegheny Plateau's significant ecological sites. What You'll Experience: Forest Exploration: Hike through Hall Woods' hilly, forested…

  • Local Roots: Essential Native Plants for Ohio Landscapes

    Feb 27, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Transform your landscape from a high-maintenance lawn into a vibrant, living habitat. Whether you are managing a small suburban yard or a large-scale commercial site, this workshop gives you the professional toolkit to design with Ohio’s most powerful native species. We believe native plants shouldn’t just be “functional”—they should be stunning. Learn how to move past…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 02, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Exploring Plant-Pollinator Relationships Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster This program will be offered in-person and virtually.  More details coming soon!

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 11, 2026 1:00PM

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

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    Watershed-wise Landscaping Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District This program will be offered in-person and virtually.  More details coming soon!

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

May 01, 2026 10:00PM—11:30PM

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

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Apr 03, 2026 9:00PM—10:30PM

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

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Mar 06, 2026 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Nov 07, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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TBA This is an informal discussion group. No speakers, no presentations, no quizzes or assignments. Everyone welcome. No registration required.

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Sep 05, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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TBA This is an informal discussion group. No speakers, no presentations, no quizzes or assignments. Everyone welcome. No registration required.

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TWC Readers Book Chat

May 02, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Insectopolis: A Natural History  by Peter Kuper A graphic factual depiction of the lives of several insects and some of the people who studied them. The setting is a museum exhibit about insects, visited by insects after they have overtaken the world. This is an informal discussion group. No speakers, no presentations, no quizzes or…

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Mar 07, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Raising Hare: A Memoir  by Chloe Dalton The author relates her experience caring for a rescued baby hare that she manages to raise. Despite Dalton's intention to return hare to the wild, hare comes and goes to Dalton's home. This is an informal discussion group. No speakers, no presentations, no quizzes or assignments. Everyone welcome.…

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Jan 03, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World What is a gift economy? How does it apply to our everyday lives? Join us for an informal discussion of these and other ideas from this book. A short book, a quick read. There's still time to read it.

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Feb 28, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Are you fascinated by the ability to take a nondescript block of wood and transform it into something useful or a work of art? If so, join TWC's Woodcarvers. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Members share their expertise and a little project each month. These monthly projects give us…

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Are you fascinated by the ability to take a nondescript block of wood and transform it into something useful or a work of art? If so, join TWC's Woodcarvers. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Members share their expertise and a little project each month. These monthly projects give us…

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Project Feederwatch

Feb 12, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Feb 12, 2026 3:00PM

Boo Bear’s Brew 140 S Walnut St Wooster, OH 44691

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Feb 10, 2026 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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Planetarium Show: Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Feb 07, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

Planetarium, Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Feb 07, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Geocaching Club: Six More Weeks of Winter Geocaching Hike

Feb 07, 2026 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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