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  • Owl Prowl

    May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

  • Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

    May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

    Brewster , OH

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    Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve! Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating hike through diverse wetland and forest habitat. Discover the wonders created by beaver, learn about local flora and fauna, and create inspiring memories in this beautiful natural haven. The hike will feature a trip around a…

  • Ales for Trails

    May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature, education, and conservation while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.…

  • Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2025

    Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & and the 31st Annual Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays…

  • Firefly Festival

    Jun 28, 2025

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! Event details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information. This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited…

Current & Upcoming

Conservation Burial

Apr 29, 2023 2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

A part of our free Come Grow with Us Series. Join us for a talk where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and…

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Nature With Loved Ones

Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Bring friends and family to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the great outdoors at The Wilderness Center. Spend quality time with loved ones on a self-guided but interactive hike, with the option to visit Foxfield Preserve, our conservation burial ground. Through a series of activities and journaling prompts on the designated trails,…

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Foxfield Preserve Guided Tour

Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

If you are interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place, join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve.  Registration required. Tour attendees will meet at The Wilderness Center’s Interpretive Building. We will form a processional and drive to the cemetery from there. A walking…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

May 10, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

Apr 08, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

Mar 11, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

Feb 15, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

Jan 25, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Virtual Info Session

Jan 14, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

Online

Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground offering a sustainable and meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices. Join us for a virtual presentation where we will introduce natural burial, review your end-of-life options, and discuss how burial at Foxfield Preserve can serve you, your family, and the environment through a natural legacy. Following the presentation, we welcome participation in…

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Foxfield Preserve Guided Tour

May 17, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

If you are interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place, join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve.  Registration required. Tour attendees will meet at The Wilderness Center’s Interpretive Building. We will form a processional and drive to the cemetery from there. A walking…

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Past | Archive

Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287

Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Apr 26, 2025 11:00AM—11:30AM

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

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Apr 26, 2025 1:00PM—1:30PM

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

Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sigrist Woods & Foxfield Preserve

Apr 25, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689. We will meet at the Pioneer trailhead.