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  • Citizen Science: Monitoring Native Bees

    Jun 09, 2023 3:00PM—4:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a citizen science project where we will monitor native bees. These insects are vital for having a healthy ecosystem. Monitoring these pollinators can help us to understand how healthy of a home we are providing for busy workers. Intended for ages 14+  

  • Guided Hike

    Jun 10, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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      Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, 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.

  • Birds of the Night

    Jun 24, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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      Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about birds that are active at night from owls that hunt to birds that migrate. There are several bird related activities for kids, including building a birdhouse. Matt Shumar, Program Coordinator, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, will lead off the presentations with “Lights Out for Birds: Community…

  • Junior Naturalist: A Day in the Forest

    Jun 28, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Spend a day with a naturalist learning about the forest. The program features several gentle hikes through the forest, discovering what lives in the woods, and how to be a good explorer. There will also be activities such as learning about the layers of the forest. This will be a fun day for you and…

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Guided Hike

Jun 10, 2023 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Register

  Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, 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.

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Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Jan 20, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

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…

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Six More Weeks of Winter Geocaching Hike

Feb 04, 2023 6:00PM—9:00PM

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

The Geocaching Club is hosting an evening winter hike to celebrate new geocaches on the trails for 2023.  Geocaching is a GPS-based hobby that can be played with a GPS device or smartphone.  Meet the group in the Lakeview Shelter from 6-9pm, sign in, and head out on the trails for some geocaching.  Hikes are…

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Night Hike and Telescopes

Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

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

The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed 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 a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses.  Following the hike, observe…

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Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

Program is ICELAND VOYAGE and will be presented by members Linda and Judy.  The program will be followed by a snack/refreshment break and then 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 the…

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Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Nov 18, 2022 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

Program is OREGON ROAD TRIP and will be presented by member Kim McCarthy.  “Ride along” for more than 1,300 miles over ten days and stop to hike at the most incredible places, including the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Smith Rock, Crater Lake, the Redwoods, and the Oregon Coast. Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for…

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Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 03, 2023 11:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 03, 2023 1:00PM—1:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Native Bees

Jun 03, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Saturday Creature Feature!

Jun 03, 2023 12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Fest

Jun 03, 2023 9:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689 June 3rd - 9a-3p June 4th - 11-3p

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Jun 02, 2023 9:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689