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Wild & Free Saturday: Seasonal Signs Guided Hike
May 16, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a hike featuring a bounty of spring signs and appreciate the beauty of nature!
View MoreWild & Free Saturday: Planetarium Show: Chronicle of a Journey to Earth
May 16, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Planetarium in the Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTour the solar system from the perspective of a visitor from another part of the galaxy. Starting at the farthest reaches of our solar system, the Oort Cloud, and moving in toward the Sun, learn about each of the planets, the difference between rocky and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, and other objects in the…
View MoreWild & Free Saturday: Youth Wild Flower Hike and Shadow Drawing!
May 16, 2026 10:00AM
The Wilderness Center, Cardinal Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWe’ll learn about some of Ohio’s amazing spring wildflowers and create a shadow drawing in the prairie to take home. This program is from 10 – 10:45 am.
View MoreTWC Sampler Day: Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky
May 14, 2026 2:00PM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Planetarium in the Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTake a tour of the spring night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer, including galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and more.…
View MoreTWC Sampler Day: Pond Dipping
May 14, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Dive into the world beneath the surface and go pond dipping with The Wilderness Center. Get hands-on with nets and bug trays as we identify and learn about these fascinating creatures, and how they help our freshwater ecosystems. Please be prepared to get muddy and wet.
View MoreTWC Sampler Day: Creature Feature
May 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them. All ages. An adult must accompany children under 12.
View MoreTWC Sampler Day: Creature Feature
May 14, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterThe Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them. All ages. An adult must accompany children under 12.
View MoreWild & Free Saturday: Seasonal Signs Guided Hike
Apr 18, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a hike featuring a bounty of spring signs and appreciate the beauty of nature!
View MoreWild & Free Saturday: Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky
Apr 18, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Planetarium in the Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTake a tour of the spring night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer, including galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and more.…
View MoreWild & Free Saturday: Celebrate Earth Month Youth Activities
Apr 18, 2026 10:00AM
The Wilderness Center, Cardinal Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterLet’s celebrate nature with some crafts and hands-on activities! This program is from 10 – 10:45 am.
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