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  • Astronomy Day

    Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Are you fascinated by the wonders of our solar system and by the mysterious exoplanets that fill our galaxy?  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS)?  Feed your curiosity at TWC’s Astronomy Day!   There will be guest speakers, hands-on planet learning activities, planet and…

  • 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 Presented by Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster Spring starts with bees in the breeches! Learn how queen bumblebees pollinate an early spring wildflower and why it matters. In her talk, Jennifer will provide a preview of many of the superb forest wildflowers that will be on display during April, an overview…

  • Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

    Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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    Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems.   1 toad abode kit per…

  • 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 Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

  • 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 Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

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Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Invasive Shrub Removal

Oct 17, 2025 12:00PM

Brewster Wetland , OH

Tackle the toughest invaders in one of our most diverse habitats. This project focuses on removing large invasive shrubs—primarily bush honeysuckle and autumn olive—from an upland area bordering the Brewster wetland complex. By cutting and hauling brush to designated piles, we’ll open the canopy, improve light availability, and give native understory plants the space they…

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Winter Brush Blitz: The Final Push!

Mar 06, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.713015, -81.607910 ,

The Brush Blitz was a massive success, and we made serious progress—but we’re not done yet! There’s still a huge opportunity to make a lasting impact at Brewster Bog, and right now is the perfect time to act. The north side of Brewster Bog is a high-value habitat with a mix of wetland types, but…

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Winter Brush Blitz: The Final Push!

Mar 05, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.713015, -81.607910 ,

The Brush Blitz was a massive success, and we made serious progress—but we’re not done yet! There’s still a huge opportunity to make a lasting impact at Brewster Bog, and right now is the perfect time to act. The north side of Brewster Bog is a high-value habitat with a mix of wetland types, but…

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Winter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog

Feb 21, 2025 11:00AM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,

Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…

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Winter Brush Blitz at Falcon Flats

Feb 14, 2025 11:00AM

Falcon Flats 40.68774, -81.58983 (follow gravel path) ,

Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…

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Winter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog

Feb 07, 2025 11:00AM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,

Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…

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Winter Brush Blitz at Falcon Flats

Jan 24, 2025 11:00AM

Falcon Flats 40.68774, -81.58983 (follow gravel path) ,

Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…

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Winter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog

Jan 17, 2025 11:00AM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,

Join us for our Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help us tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll…

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Backyard Habitat Speaker: Zac Justus, What the heck is growing in my yard!

Sep 14, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

What the heck is growing in my yard! How to identify and manage invasive plants in your backyard. Spend the afternoon with our Land Steward, Zac Justus learning about common backyard invasive plants! We will explore some common landscape varieties that have become invasive and their alternatives, learn how to identify invasive plants, their common…

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The Harms Of Exotic, Invasive Plants On Our Ecosystem

Apr 29, 2023 12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

A part of our free Come Grow with Us Series. Join us for a talk about various exotic, invasive plants, trees, shrubs, and insects that our Director of Forestry encounters in Ohio. Learn how to identify them and about their effect on the environment. Find out about options for controlling these invasives. Presentation by Adam…

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Past | Archive

Project Feederwatch

Mar 20, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Spring Equinox Night Hike

Mar 20, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

Backpackers and Dayhikers Club Meeting

Mar 20, 2026 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Project Feederwatch

Mar 19, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Seasons & Sightings

Mar 19, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Mar 18, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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