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  • Animal Keeper for a Day

    Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

    Cardinal Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

  • Moths of the Night

    Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

    Trillium Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for “Moths of the Night” as we explore Ohio’s nocturnal moths.  Moths are incredible creatures!  Of Ohio’s more than 3000 moth species, most are nocturnal.  Some special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of moths with us.  We’ll learn about the value of moths as pollinators, food for other animals and…

Current & Upcoming

Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 2): Invasive Shrub Removal

Aug 08, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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This is a two-part volunteer restoration effort we're running this summer to continue improving conditions at Fox Creek. Last year, we did a clean-up as part of the Fall Stewardship Challenge, but the stream continues to collect new debris and invasive plants limit the amount of native shrubs that can grow. Part 1 (July 25) is focused…

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Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 1): Trash Clean-Up

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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This is a two-part volunteer restoration effort we're running this summer to continue improving conditions at Fox Creek. Last year, we did a clean-up as part of the Fall Stewardship Challenge, but the stream continues to collect new debris and invasive plants limit the amount of native shrubs that can grow. Part 1 (July 25) is focused…

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Roots of Renewal: Restoring Brewster Bog

Jun 07, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,

Be part of something that lasts. Join us for Roots of Renewal, a special volunteer event focused on reforesting the old homesite at Brewster Bog—an ecologically significant site in need of restoration. Together, we’ll plant a hundreds of native trees, including multiple species of oak, black gum, and tulip poplar, laying the groundwork for a…

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Backyard Habitat Speaker: Dan Volk, Seed Collection for Habitat Restoration

Sep 27, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

FREE! Come be a part of habitat restoration with TWC’s Director of Conservation, Dan Volk and the Conservation Team! We will talk about the seed collection and restoration process followed by a morning of collecting seeds. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for walking through a prairie. This program is intended for adults, with a minimum…

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Members’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats

Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662

TWC’s Director of Conservation will lead you through an ongoing restoration site. The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles long and is moderate difficulty because there are no existing trails onsite. Falcon Flats is a closed preserve that consists of 144 acres of wetland and swamp forest. The preserve reverted to natural habitat after being…

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TWC Symbolic Animal Adoptions

May 04, 2024 10:00AM—Jun 01, 2024

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Meet Mac & Tami! The spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) and eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) were selected by wilderness supporters, like you! as animal mascots for The Wilderness Center. When we see chipmunks in our own backyards, we’re reminded of the acres of beautiful land that TWC’s maintains and protects to support wildlife. The spotted salamander…

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Past | Archive

Nature Explorers: Can You See Me?

Jul 17, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

World Snake Day

Jul 16, 2025 1:30PM—2:30PM

Cardinal Room, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Junior Naturalist: Destination Solar System

Jul 16, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

Cardinal Room, Interpretive Building & Astronomy Building The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Can You See Me?

Jul 12, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Junior Naturalist: Scales & Tales

Jul 09, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

Cardinal Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Storytime Sprouts: Going on a Bug Hunt

Jul 09, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

Buckeye Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689