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Local Roots: Essential Native Plants for Ohio Landscapes

Feb 27, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Transform your landscape from a high-maintenance lawn into a vibrant, living habitat. Whether you are managing a small suburban yard or a large-scale commercial site, this workshop gives you the professional toolkit to design with Ohio’s most powerful native species. We believe native plants shouldn’t just be “functional”—they should be stunning. Learn how to move past…
Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 02, 2026 6:00PM
Buckeye Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
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Exploring Plant-Pollinator Relationships Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster This program will be offered in-person and virtually. More details coming soon!
Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 11, 2026 1:00PM
Trillium Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
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Watershed-wise Landscaping Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District This program will be offered in-person and virtually. More details coming soon!
Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM
Trillium Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
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Rain Barrel Workshop This program will only be offered in-person. More details coming soon!
Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM
Buckeye Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
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Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education This program will be offered in-person and virtually. More details coming soon!

Current & Upcoming

Ales for Trails 2026

May 30, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at The Wilderness Center! 🍻🌲 Support nature, conservation, and environmental education while sipping craft beer and enjoying the beautiful trails at TWC. After the success of last year’s Ales for Trails, we’re thrilled to bring it back, partnering with local breweries, featuring local musicians, and welcoming food…

Winter Morning Guided Hike

Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—10:00AM

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

Start your weekend off right and join us for a free morning guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; leisurely pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Guided Hike

Jan 17, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

Join us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; leisurely pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.