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  • Ales for Trails

    May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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    Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! $45.00 Day of for TWC Member $50.00 Day of for Nonmember $10.00 Day of Designated Driver Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature,…

  • Nature Fest 2025

    Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest  Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club hosts their FotoFest at the same time, and displays hundreds of…

  • Firefly Festival

    Jun 28, 2025 7:00PM—10:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited for Firefly Festival to become a new annual tradition for families and…

  • 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

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    Join us for “Moths of the Night” as we explore Ohio’s nocturnal moths.  Moths are incredible creatures!  Of Ohio’s more than 3000 moth species, most are nocturnal.  Some special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of moths with us.  We’ll learn about the value of moths as pollinators, food for other animals and…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Aug 01, 2025 10:00PM—11:00PM

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

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The night sky is full of wonders! Find inspiration in 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 fun for the whole family. Explore our dark skies through…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Jun 06, 2025 10:30PM—11:30PM

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

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The night sky is full of wonders! Find inspiration in 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 fun for the whole family. Explore our dark skies through…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

May 02, 2025 10:00PM—11:00PM

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

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 04, 2025 9:00PM—10:30PM

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

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 07, 2025 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

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 Bird Club’s Great Backyard Bird Count

Feb 15, 2025 9:00AM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join TWC's Bird Club in the Wildlife Observation Room for their Annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Bring your bins and cameras to see how many species and numbers we can get – the more eyes the better! An extra perk is seeing old birding friends or making new ones! Come for 15 minutes, an hour,…

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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.

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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.

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Stories of the Wintertime Stars

Feb 28, 2025 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join TWC Astronomy Club for Stones of the Wintertime Stars presented by Dave Gill. Registration required.

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Participating in a free TWC Nature Photography Club program is a great way to meet club members and learn more about the club. The presentation is free, but TWC membership is a prerequisite for joining a TWC club.

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Past | Archive

Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Pond Trail

May 30, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

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

Guided Hike

May 29, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Pond Dipping

May 29, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

May 29, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Creature Feature

May 29, 2025 2:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Fabulous Frogs

May 28, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689