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

    Apr 05, 2025 1:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Outdoor Mindfulness: Presence with Place How many seeds can one plant before the mind starts wondering? Can you walk the same trail and see it anew each time, with each step? What will you notice about the relationships in nature? In this session we cultivate present awareness through mindfulness practices aimed at deepening our connection…

  • Wildflower Hike at Doughty Gorge

    Apr 11, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

    Doughty Gorge 3729 Township Rd 154 Millersburg, OH 44654

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    Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating, guided hike through our newest trail at Doughty Gorge in Charm, OH. Discover beautiful blooms, learn the process of opening a new trail, and soak up scenic views of nature. Depending on the weather, we could see waterfalls, a natural pawpaw grove, countless wildflowers, and even a…

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

    Apr 12, 2025 1:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Native Plants for Birds, Insects and Biodiversity Birds, insects and native plants are inextricably linked in nature. Whatever happens to one will have an effect on the others. This talk explains those relationships then shows you ways to enhance your personal landscape for birds, insects, or just for the beauty of native plants. Lots of…

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

    Apr 15, 2025 6:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Native Woody Plants You Should Know This talk will cover native plants that perform well in the landscape that are under-utilized or under appreciated. Speaker Bio: Paul Snyder is Operations Manager at Secrest Arboretum, where he oversees garden maintenance, plant production, education, plant records, and the volunteer program which includes the Secrest Master Gardeners. He’s…

  • Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

    Apr 18, 2025 8:00PM—10:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for this citizen science based night program about frogs. April is a great time to go frog monitoring since they are the most vocal during this time of year. Learn how to identify frogs and some of the skills needed to be a citizen scientist. This program is recommended for ages 12 years…

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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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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Habitat Creation

Nov 15, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

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Help Support Ohio’s Pollinators! Did you know that solitary bees are some of the most efficient pollinators in Ohio? These incredible insects do the vital work of pollinating many of the crops and plants we rely on—but they need our help. Unfortunately, habitat loss, pesticide use, and a lack of suitable nesting sites are causing…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal at Zoar Woods

Nov 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

GPS Coordinates: 40.57836, -81.44428

Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants from Zoar Woods. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Planting at Brewster

Nov 01, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

GPS Coordinates: 40.70541, -81.61441

Come help restore an old pasture and homesite at our Brewster Wetland preserve! This is an exciting opportunity to see how restoration works firsthand, while planting trees and spreading our previously collected seeds. This is a fun event that the whole family will enjoy! As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 26, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Our Land Steward, Zac, has uncovered yet another significant dumpsite, and we need your support! For years, illegal dumping has plagued this area, leaving behind an alarming mix of tires, appliances, cars, and general waste. This debris is not just unsightly; it’s leaching harmful chemicals into our waterways, threatening our land, air, and water quality.…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 25, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Our Land Steward, Zac, has uncovered yet another significant dumpsite, and we need your support! For years, illegal dumping has plagued this area, leaving behind an alarming mix of tires, appliances, cars, and general waste. This debris is not just unsightly; it’s leaching harmful chemicals into our waterways, threatening our land, air, and water quality.…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Seed Collection

Oct 22, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Collecting seeds is a great way to help grow native plants with the local genotype and allows us to restore lands with plants adapted to the area. This is a fun event to come and learn about plant ID and see some of the threatened and endangered plants of The Wilderness Center. As summer comes…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal

Oct 18, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants around The Wilderness Center. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Alabama Ave Trash Pick Up

Oct 10, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Trash, trash, and more trash. Litter can be ingested by animals, pollute the ground and water, and contribute to microplastics- and not to mention it is just unsightly. So, let’s clean it up! As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of fall are an exciting time to…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge: Stream Clean Up at Fox Creek

Sep 27, 2024 12:30PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Trash and debris regularly wash downstream to Fox Creek, degrading the habitat and polluting our drinking water. So, let’s clean it up!  We will walk the length of Fox Creek through TWC and recycle any trash we find. We have limited muck boots and waders to lend, so please bring some if you are able.…

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Past | Archive

Animal Keeper for a Day

Mar 27, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Guided Hike

Mar 26, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Windy Day

Mar 25, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky- Big Bird’s Adventure

Mar 22, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Night Hike at Foxfield

Mar 21, 2025 7:00PM—9:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Dot Barlowe: Incredible Insects

Mar 14, 2025 9:00AM—4:30PM