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  • TWC’s Woodcock Walk

    Mar 28, 2024 7:30PM—8:30PM

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    Join The Wilderness Center this Thursday March 28th for a captivating evening stroll to witness the mesmerizing courtship dance of the American Woodcock at The Wilderness Center! Experience nature’s spectacle as these elusive birds perform their intricate display. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and marvel at one of its…

  • Native Plant Month Speaker Series: Seed Banking for Restoration – How to get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement.

    Apr 04, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Kimberly Lessman: “Seed Banking for Restoration: How to Get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement” Holden Forests & Gardens is teaming up with partners in our region to collect, store, and redistribute native seeds of local ecotype to support restoration projects in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Learn the basics of collecting native seeds and…

  • Ales for Trails

    Apr 06, 2024 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! Support nature, conservation, and education while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.  Longtime members and community supporters may rmember a version of this event from before 2020. However, the region’s craft brewing industry has grown and evolved dramatically in recent…

  • Native Plant Month Speaker Series: Invasives: What the Heck??

    Apr 13, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Zac Justus, TWC Land Steward: “Invasives: What The Heck?” Invasive species have played a key role in 60% of global plant and animal extinctions and are expected to be a growing concern for land managers, park managers, farmers, and the public in the coming years. Our Land Steward Zac will explore what invasive species are,…

  • Native Plant Month Speaker Series: Developing a Forestry Stewardship Plan

    Apr 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Speaker: Adam Beichler, TWC Director of Forestry Join the forester for TWC Consulting Forestry for a brief presentation on the basics of developing a Forest Stewardship Plan on your property. Benefits of having a plan in place Tax savings programs Developing goals and Objectives Forest Assessment Identifying Issues Implementing the plan

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Native Plant Sale Programming

May 04, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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We will have speakers throughout the day with topics about pollinators, gardening, and salamanders for Salamander Day. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Mike Hensley, Dawn to Darkness: A Pollinator Palooza! 11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Salamander Habitat Hike 12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Creature Feature 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: OSU Master Gardener Volunteers present: Native Plant Gardening Tips & Demonstration

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Native Plant Month Speaker Series: Seed Banking for Restoration – How to get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement.

Apr 04, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Kimberly Lessman: “Seed Banking for Restoration: How to Get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement” Holden Forests & Gardens is teaming up with partners in our region to collect, store, and redistribute native seeds of local ecotype to support restoration projects in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Learn the basics of collecting native seeds and…

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Mar 02, 2024 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Seed to Dust: A Gardener's Story of Life, Nature, and a Country Garden by Marc Hamer. The author reflects on the cycles of the seasons and of life as he tends a Welsh garden that has been in his care for more than 20 years.

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Preparing 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…

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Pollinator Pathways and The Green Corridor: Improving Biodiversity on Protected Land in our own Yard

May 13, 2023 11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

  Virtual presentation by Mary Ellen LeMay, Aspetuck Land Trust, Connecticut With more than 16 states in various stages of launching Pollinator Pathways, this landowner outreach strategy has taken the region by storm in only 6 years. By planting natives, avoiding pesticides, and reducing lawn, this very scalable initiative has the potential to create healthy,…

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Earth 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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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM

Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.

The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…

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Past | Archive

Saturday Creature Feature!

Mar 23, 2024 12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Mar 23, 2024 9:30AM

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

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Mar 23, 2024 9:30AM

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

Research Symposium

Mar 22, 2024 9:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center/Virtual 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

TWC Bird Club- Woodcock Walk

Mar 20, 2024 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Days of the Dinosaurs

Mar 19, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689