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Night Hike at Foxfield with Dark Skies Presentation

Jan 17, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Join us for a night hike with a twist. We will be adding a dark skies presentation before our night hike. Foxfield is our green burial grounds that have trails that many people can enjoy during the day, but we will hike there at night for this program! You will learn about the importance of…
Winter Mindfulness

Jan 18, 2025 1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Stillness, Resilience, and maybe even, Joy! Explore how the deep winter months can be nourishing times of self-reflection, creativity, and restorative rest. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to thrive in late winter through outdoor nature immersion, mindful tea drinking, and stillness meditation. Instructor: Caryl Church-Jesseph, M.A. Caryl Church-Jesseph (she/her) has a Masters Degree in Art Education…
Members Only Hike at Belknap Woods

Feb 14, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
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Join 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…
Presentation: Dark-Sky Friendly Lighting

Feb 15, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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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…
Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

Feb 21, 2025 7:00PM
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. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a…

Current & Upcoming

Foxfield Preserve Virtual Information Session

Jan 06, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

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Join us for a virtual presentation about Foxfield Preserve, a conservation burial ground dedicated to offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to traditional burial practices. In these information sessions, we introduce natural burial, review end-of-life options, and explore how choosing burial at Foxfield Preserve can benefit you, your family, and the environment by creating a natural…