Catch a variety of insects in the prairie and meadow and learn to identify your specimens! See if you can spy their five eyes (among other amazing features), then release them back into the grass. For families/groups with children of all ages.  We are pleased to offer this event FREE of charge thanks to the…

Catch a variety of insects in the prairie and meadow and learn to identify your specimens! See if you can spy their five eyes (among other amazing features), then release them back into the grass. For families/groups with children of all ages.  We are pleased to offer this event FREE of charge thanks to the…

Join Naturalist Terri Brest to collect and observe insects. We’ll provide insect nets, bug boxes, hand lenses and microscopes to get a closer look at these important pollinators. Find out the difference between insects, spiders and isopods. For Ages 3-12.  Check the Interpretive Bldg. lobby in case of construction obstructions due to expansion of the Nature…

Catch a variety of insects in the prairie and meadow and learn to identify your specimens! See if you can spy their five eyes (among other amazing features), then release them back into the grass. $5 per child (age 5-12) for non-members.  Free for members!  Members, login to register free of charge.

We’re kicking off this year’s Save Ohio Bees™ campaign from 4:00 to 7:00 pm here at The Wilderness Center!  Join us for: Interactive Creature Feature – Learn about native bees, and how to ID them. Learn & Share – Native bees of Ohio presentation and group chat. Planting for Pollinators – Learn about native plants, and…