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  • 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…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

    Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM

    Trillium Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…

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Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 25, 2026 1:00PM

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

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Ephemeral Excitement: The Spring Rush for Sunlight, Nectar, Pollen & Love Presented by Judy Semroc Conservation specialist, field biologist, and naturalist Judy Semroc has 25+ years of experience offering hands-on exploration-based learning programs. As a former Petroleum Geologist and science teacher, Judy loves to learn about and share her passion for the natural world through…

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Astronomy Day

Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Project Feederwatch

Mar 20, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

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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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Backpackers and Dayhikers Club Meeting

Mar 20, 2026 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Project Feederwatch

Mar 19, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

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Nature Explorers: Seasons & Sightings

Mar 19, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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