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  • 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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    TWC is celebrating Ohio’s nocturnal moths!  An incredible line-up of special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of these nocturnal pollinators with us.  TWC’s Enchanted Forest Luna Moth will be onsite distributing snacks and facilitating crafts.  Join us for a fun, learning-filled day! You might be surprised to learn how many foods we…

  • Nature as Inspiration

    Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

    The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

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    We are delighted to invite you to our Nature as Inspiration, fundraising event.  Please join us at The Gardens at Homestead for an evening celebrating Nature as Inspiration as we work to generate critical support for TWC’s mission-driven work focused on educating people of all ages to inspire a love of nature and conserving natural…

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Bird Feeder Fun

Sep 20, 2025 12:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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During the TWC bird seed sale pick-up, stop by and craft a bird feeder to take home. Let’s celebrate and support the incredible fall migration of our feathered friends!

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Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 27, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2024

Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest! Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Nature Fest and Foto Fest is a rain or shine event that happens for one weekend only each summer at TWC. Nature Fest & Foto Fest is FREE…

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Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2024

Jun 02, 2024 11:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest! Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Nature Fest and Foto Fest is a rain or shine event that happens for one weekend only each summer at TWC. Nature Fest & Foto Fest is FREE…

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Nature’s Gifts

Nov 11, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Calling all nature lovers! Ever wondered what to get the hard-to-shop-for squirrel or bird? Come to this family friendly program for some great ideas. Enjoy time together with your friends and family while making your choice of handmade gift for the wildlife in your own yard. Choose the time that works for you in this…

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Nature Fest

Jun 04, 2023 11:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689 June 3rd - 9a-3p June 4th - 11-3p

This year’s Nature Fest will be combined with The Wilderness Center’s Nature Photo Club’s Foto Fest on June 3 and 4, 2023 for a weekend celebrating the connection between nature and artistic expression. 2023 Nature Fest Vendors Include: The 1824 Candle Company Beeyond 1817 The Copper Fox Makery Dawn Blattel The Finian Fox Lizzie with…

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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: Rainbow of Colors

Aug 06, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Planetarium Show: Arcs to Auroras

Aug 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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

Planetarium Show: Arcs to Auroras

Aug 01, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

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

Animal Keeper for a Day

Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 1): Trash Clean-Up

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689