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  • Spring Equinox Night Hike

    Mar 20, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

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    The first day of spring is here at last! Join us for a night hike on the vernal equinox as we celebrate the arrival of the season of new life and warming weather. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; slow pace with limited visibility (red flashlights provided!). Weather-appropriate attire and…

  • Astronomy Day

    Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Are you fascinated by the wonders of our solar system and by the mysterious exoplanets that fill our galaxy?  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS)?  Feed your curiosity at TWC’s Astronomy Day!   There will be guest speakers, hands-on planet learning activities, planet and…

  • 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 Presented by Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster Spring starts with bees in the breeches! Learn how queen bumblebees pollinate an early spring wildflower and why it matters. In her talk, Jennifer will provide a preview of many of the superb forest wildflowers that will be on display during April, an overview…

  • Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

    Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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    Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems.   1 toad abode kit per…

  • 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 Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

Current & Upcoming

Belknap Woods Brand New Trail Preview – Members’ Only Hike

May 22, 2026 3:00PM

Belknap Woods 2821 OH 212 Mineral City, OH 44656

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Be among the first to walk this brand-new trail as we near the official opening of our Belknap Woods Preserve! This hike will feature a 1.5-mile loop trail that crosses several streams (by bridge) with hilly terrain. This guided hike is open to TWC members only. 

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

May 14, 2026 3:00PM

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

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Come join us for a cup of coffee and thoughtful conversation at Coffee & Ecology, where community members gather at a local café to explore ecology and land stewardship within their own communities in a relaxed setting. Boo Bear’s Brew (140 S Walnut St, Wooster, OH 44691)

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Apr 09, 2026 3:00PM

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

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Come join us for a cup of coffee and thoughtful conversation at Coffee & Ecology, where community members gather at a local café to explore ecology and land stewardship within their own communities in a relaxed setting. Boo Bear’s Brew (140 S Walnut St, Wooster, OH 44691)

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Mar 11, 2026 3:00PM

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

Come join us for a cup of coffee and thoughtful conversation at Coffee & Ecology, where community members gather at a local café to explore ecology and land stewardship within their own communities in a relaxed setting. Topic: Conservation in Wooster Parks with Kurt Denning of City of Wooster Parks Join us for an engaging…

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Winter Brush Blitz

Mar 13, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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Winter Brush Blitz

Mar 06, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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Winter Brush Blitz

Feb 27, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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Winter Brush Blitz

Feb 20, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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EVENT CANCELED: Winter Brush Blitz

Feb 13, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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Winter Brush Blitz

Feb 06, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

Winter Brush Blitz is our community conservation series focused on clearing invasive shrubs at the Brewster Wetland Complex. Winter gives us unique advantages when working with large woody invasives: open understories, better visibility, firmer ground, and the chance to reset habitat before spring growth returns. This season, we’ll concentrate all our effort on the Brewster…

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Past | Archive

Project Feederwatch

Mar 19, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

Nature Explorers: Seasons & Sightings

Mar 19, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Mar 18, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

Backyard Habitat Project: Build a Birdhouse: Wrens/Nuthatches/Chickadees

Mar 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Mar 14, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Mar 14, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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