Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is one of many ongoing invasive species issues in Ohio. SLF is quickly spreading across the state in a matter of just a few years. This presentation will be vital to anyone who grows fruit crops, especially grapes. Even if you don’t grow fruit, spotted lanternfly is a major nuisance that can…

Take a tour of the night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist.  Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see.  Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including galaxies, star clusters, and more.  And hear…

Enjoy the night sky with stories and songs about the stars. Featuring a special visit to the Planetarium to learn some otherworldly star facts as we pretend it’s night under the stars.    Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts.…

  Join us for this seasonal favorite. Explore the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi. Learn how these ancient rituals changed over time to become many of the world’s most endearing Christmas and New…

Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

Enjoy the night sky with stories and songs about the stars. Featuring a special visit to the Planetarium to learn some otherworldly star facts as we pretend it’s night under the stars.    Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts.…

  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This new program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet…

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe.  Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

  The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore…

Explore the Moon on Astronomy Day at The Wilderness Center. On Saturday evening, October 21, 2023, we’re inviting everyone out to celebrate Astronomy Day!  This year’s Astronomy Day at TWC coincides with International Observe the Moon Night, so we’re giving the Moon a chance to shine! We’ll welcome Jeff Woytach, who is currently the lead…