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Members Only Hike at Belknap Woods
Feb 14, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
RegisterJoin TWC’s Director of Conservation on a Valentine’s Day hike at Belknap Woods near Atwood Lake. This preserve will be opened to the public soon, but you will get a sneak peek and private tour of the site before anyone else. We will discuss the process of opening a new trail and preserve, while learning…
View MoreSeed Cleaning and Planting
Jan 03, 2025 4:00PM—6:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterSeeds in the winter? Yes! Milkweed, ironweed, brown eyed Susan and more! This will be a hybrid volunteer and learning event. We will clean and sow native seeds in the greenhouse with TWC's Director of Conservation. You will learn about the winter requirements of seeds that allow them to grow in the spring. We will…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Stream Bank Stabilization
Nov 22, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Stream bank erosion can lead to stream channelization, disconnecting our water ways from their natural flood plains and wetlands. This, in turn, increases flooding and affects water quality and the surrounding habitat. Join our Land Steward to see how boulders can stabilize a bank and prevent further erosion. As summer comes to a close, the cool…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Habitat Creation
Nov 15, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
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Help Support Ohio’s Pollinators! Did you know that solitary bees are some of the most efficient pollinators in Ohio? These incredible insects do the vital work of pollinating many of the crops and plants we rely on—but they need our help. Unfortunately, habitat loss, pesticide use, and a lack of suitable nesting sites are causing…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal at Zoar Woods
Nov 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 40.57836, -81.44428
Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants from Zoar Woods. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Planting at Brewster
Nov 01, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 40.70541, -81.61441
Come help restore an old pasture and homesite at our Brewster Wetland preserve! This is an exciting opportunity to see how restoration works firsthand, while planting trees and spreading our previously collected seeds. This is a fun event that the whole family will enjoy! As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up
Oct 26, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
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Our Land Steward, Zac, has uncovered yet another significant dumpsite, and we need your support! For years, illegal dumping has plagued this area, leaving behind an alarming mix of tires, appliances, cars, and general waste. This debris is not just unsightly; it’s leaching harmful chemicals into our waterways, threatening our land, air, and water quality.…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up
Oct 25, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
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Our Land Steward, Zac, has uncovered yet another significant dumpsite, and we need your support! For years, illegal dumping has plagued this area, leaving behind an alarming mix of tires, appliances, cars, and general waste. This debris is not just unsightly; it’s leaching harmful chemicals into our waterways, threatening our land, air, and water quality.…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Seed Collection
Oct 22, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Collecting seeds is a great way to help grow native plants with the local genotype and allows us to restore lands with plants adapted to the area. This is a fun event to come and learn about plant ID and see some of the threatened and endangered plants of The Wilderness Center. As summer comes…
View MoreFall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal
Oct 18, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants around The Wilderness Center. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…
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