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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

Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth

Apr 25, 2026 2:00PM—3:00PM

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

Living networks connect and support life forms large and small — from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world. Through stunning visualizations of the natural world, dive below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in kelp…

Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth

Apr 25, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

The State of Conservation at TWC: The Pulse of Our Waters– A Deep Dive into Stream Quality

Jan 21, 2026 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689 OR Virtual

The State of Conservation at TWC is a 3-Part Series that is offered in-person and virtually. Curious about the health of our local ecosystems and how The Wilderness Center (TWC) protects them? Join us for an insightful three-part series presented by TWC’s conservation experts. This series will provide a transparent look into our ongoing efforts,…

The State of Conservation at TWC: Beneath the Canopy– A Peek into Forest Quality