During the TWC bird seed sale pick-up, stop by and craft a bird feeder to take home. Let’s celebrate and support the incredible fall migration of our feathered friends!

Join us for a free bird walk around the grounds and trails of The Wilderness Center! Fall migration is a great time to view both resident birds and species that are passing through. We will explore our woodland, prairie, and lake habitats looking for songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors. All birding levels welcome. Please dress…

Take a tour of the Fall night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including galaxies, star clusters, and more. And…

Join us for a guided hike through Sigrist Woods, part of Ohio’s Old Growth Forest Network. We will look for wildlife and learn about trees and plants as we explore this beautiful habitat. Terrain: up to 2 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Mars, the red planet.  It has fueled our imaginations for centuries, inspiring stories, music, and the dream of exploring other worlds.  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly to Mars?  NASA and others are preparing to take human space flight to the next level.  Learn how the International Space Station, where…

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, stellar nurseries, and more. Our monthly Star Watch, hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club every first Friday, is free and fun for the whole family! Explore our dark skies through our telescopes or bring your own. Knowledgeable club…

Mars, the red planet.  It has fueled our imaginations for centuries, inspiring stories, music, and the dream of exploring other worlds.  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly to Mars?  NASA and others are preparing to take human space flight to the next level.  Learn how the International Space Station, where…

What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

What do you associate with Halloween – Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, candy corn and … astronomy?  After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Join us as we learn how Halloween fits into the fall season as a cross-quarter day and how the beliefs and celebrations surrounding this day became the origins of our most cherished Halloween…

Join us for a guided hike along Pioneer Path to experience the fall colors. We will explore the surrounding plants and animals as well as the unique trail. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended, spots are limited.