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  • Planetarium Show: Moons- Worlds of Mystery

    Nov 01, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

    Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us as we explore the little worlds of our solar system.  Learn how our own Moon was born and the role it has played in making Earth a planet habitable for life.  Explore the diversity of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, Saturn’s moon Titan and moons orbiting asteroids and Kuiper Belt objects like Pluto.  Speculate…

  • Fall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal at Zoar Woods

    Nov 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

    GPS Coordinates: 40.57836, -81.44428

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    Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants from Zoar Woods. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…

  • Animal Keeper for a Day

    Nov 09, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

    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…

  • Owl Prowl

    Nov 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    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 on…

Current & Upcoming

Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Oct 18, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Our program will be presented by John Lovell and Phil Lengyel, highlighting their 111-mile hike of the Mont Blanc area, which took them from France to Italy to Switzerland and then back to France. The program will be followed by a break for snacks and refreshments and then a short business meeting. Those interested can also…

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Breakfast with the Birds

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM

Join TWC’s Bird Club in the Bird Observation Room in our Interpretive Building and enjoy Breakfast with the Birds! The TWC Bird Club will host this morning event and will be on-site to help our bird viewers identify the birds in our Bird Observation Room. Join us with this additional event that is part of…

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BioBlitz!

Sep 13, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join The Wilderness Center in our quest to document all species of plants, animals, and other living things on our property! We will be using iNaturalist (a smartphone app) to record as many species as possible during this full-day event. During regular hours (10 AM – 4 PM), TWC staff will be available to help…

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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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Guided Hike: Fall Colors on Pioneer Path

Oct 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

FREE! Join us for a free guided hike as we go along Pioneer Path to experience the fall colors. We will explore the surrounding plants and animals as well as the unique trail. Dress for the weather and be prepared to hike, spots are limited.

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Guided Hike: Sigrist Woods

Oct 17, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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.

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Nov 01, 2024 8:00PM—9:30PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore our…

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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Oct 04, 2024 8:30PM—10:00PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore our…

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Early Birds Bird Walk

Sep 14, 2024 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

FREE! Join us for a free bird walk around the ground 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…

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Star Watch with the TWC Astronomy Club

Sep 06, 2024 9:00PM—10:30PM

Astronomy Education Building at TWC 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore our…

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Past | Archive

Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 26, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Oct 26, 2024 9:30AM

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

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Oct 26, 2024 9:30AM

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

Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 25, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Nature Explorers: What’s Happening Outside?

Oct 24, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Guided Hike: Fall Colors on Pioneer Path

Oct 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689