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Environmental Investigators: Wildlife Science
Apr 01, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterBring your curiosity to this Environmental Investigators program! Our mission, should you accept, is to discover answers to some wildlife mysteries. This program features a hike for observations and data collection, plus some kid-friendly science experiments.
View MoreImportance Of The Night: Dark Sky Education With Telescopes
Mar 25, 2023 8:00PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterLight pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. We will explore the impact that darkness…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Mar 18, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterFollow 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…
View MoreEnvironmental Investigators: Investigating Insects
Mar 18, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689 Meet in the Lakeview Shelter
RegisterGet outside with us in this family-friendly program where we will learn what makes an insect an insect, and how insects are important to the environment. Use a bug box to get a close look at insects we find, and look at specimens we have representing different classes of insects. Put what you learn to…
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Mar 25, 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 MoreStorytime Sprouts: Windy Days
Mar 22, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWild things can happen on windy days. Where does the wind blow and what will it take with it? Join us to be blown away with stories, songs, and windy craft. Whoosh!
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Mar 11, 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 MoreStorytime Sprouts: Windy Days
Mar 08, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWild things can happen on windy days. Where does the wind blow and what will it take with it? Join us to be blown away with stories, songs, and windy craft. Whoosh!
View MoreSaturday Creature Feature!
Mar 04, 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: Destination Mars: The New Frontier
Mar 03, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterHave you ever wondered what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet. Explore the work being done around the world to help make the dream of getting to Mars a reality. Fly through the International Space Station, where astronauts are already…
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