Led by Sue Evanoff. Join TWC birders to bird the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio’s only national park. We’ll meet at Happy Days parking lot at 8:30 am to bird there and then cover as much of the park to look for birds, turtles, and any other forms of nature to be found. This…

  Our trails are not only beautiful, but they tell lots of stories, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web. 

  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…

“Hiking and Backpacking Patagonia” will be presented by guest speaker Nancy DeCecco. Patagonia is a region at the southern end of South America that lies in both Argentina and Chile. There’s no denying that Patagonia is extra special with varied landscapes that include the Andes Mountains, forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers, volcanoes, rainforests, and deserts. The…

“Today is Your Day, Your Adventure is Waiting, So Get Out of Your Way!” presented by Dan Warther gives an overview of Zion National Park and his experience hiking to the top of Angel’s Landing and walking the Virgin River through the Narrows. Dan will explain which permits are necessary and how to obtain them. The…

The program will be followed by a snack / refreshment break and then a short business meeting.

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,…

Run Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! Your registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts in…

This is our annual planning meeting when members will choose dates for the year and plan hikes.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided, followed by a short business meeting. Any cost:  free Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for active adults. They typically schedule two or three dayhikes and one weekend backpacking trip each month, as well as…

Get out of your rut and get inspired by a refreshing night hike at The Wilderness Center! Let nature work its magic as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on our longest hike (over…