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Environmental Investigators: What Grows In The Understory
Jun 10, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterAs summer approaches, wildflowers and shrubs like to cover the forest floor. In this family-friendly program we’ll learn to seek out the different wildflowers and shrubs that can be seen on our trails. We will also learn about how they thrive in the understory and their importance to the ecosystem. Environmental Investigators…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Jun 10, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Living Worlds
Jun 03, 2023 11:00AM—11:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWhether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Living Worlds
Jun 03, 2023 1:00PM—1:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWhether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Jun 03, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Living Worlds
Jun 02, 2023 9:00PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWhether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may be…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
May 27, 2023 12:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…
View MorePreparing And Planting Your New Native Plant Garden!
May 13, 2023 1:00PM
Congratulations on learning about and understanding the incredible value of adding native plants to your landscape! Now what? How do you prep the site? What types of plants work best for your location? Can a native plant garden be aesthetically pleasing to your naysaying neighbors? Join us to learn how to plan, design, and…
View MoreNight Hike and Telescopes
May 19, 2023 9:00PM—11:00PM
The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. Following the hike, observe…
View MoreEarth Day Adventures
Apr 22, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
Celebrate Earth Day in this family-friendly program full of fun activities. Learn about water quality by performing a bio-survey at the pond and see how plants act to filter runoff. And you won’t leave empty-handed! You’ll make plantable seed paper and a portable compost to take home with you. For families/groups with children of all…
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