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Backyard Actions for Spring Bird Migration
May 02, 2026 9:30AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center, Trillium Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterIn just a few weeks, the Spring bird migration will be peaking in our area! Join TWC staff to learn more about this incredible natural phenomenon and a smorgasbord of tips and tricks to support native birds on their journey. We’ll cover topics like incorporating Dark Sky-approved lighting at home, various options to prevent window…
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Jul 19, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM
Trillium Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
What do indigo buntings and dung beetles have in common? Learn the answer to this intriguing question as we explore how light pollution affects animals that begin their day when the Sun sets. We’ll also look at how light pollution affects plants, people, and climate change. Having a dark sky does not mean we have…
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Jun 21, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM
Trillium Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
What do indigo buntings and dung beetles have in common? Learn the answer to this intriguing question as we explore how light pollution affects animals that begin their day when the Sun sets. We’ll also look at how light pollution affects plants, people, and climate change. Having a dark sky does not mean we have…
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Apr 12, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists, neurologists, and others who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. Of all the types of pollution humans…
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