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  • 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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Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 27, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 31, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

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What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

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Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 30, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

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Guided Hike: Pioneer Woods

Oct 25, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join us for a guided hike along Pioneer Path to experience the fall colors. We will explore the surrounding plants and animals as well as the unique trail. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended, spots are limited.

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Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 18, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

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Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 04, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

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Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 03, 2025 7:30PM—8:30PM

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

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What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Stream Bank Stabilization

Nov 22, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Stream bank erosion can lead to stream channelization, disconnecting our water ways from their natural flood plains and wetlands. This, in turn, increases flooding and affects water quality and the surrounding habitat. Join our Land Steward to see how boulders can stabilize a bank and prevent further erosion. As summer comes to a close, the cool…

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Past | Archive

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

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Storytime Sprouts: Rainbow of Colors

Aug 19, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Members Only Hike at Zoar Woods

Aug 18, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Zoar Woods Trailhead, Ruslin Hills Rd Dover, OH 44622

Planetarium Show: Moles: What is Out There?

Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 16, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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