Where did that snail go? We’ll have snail tales, follow the snail’s trail, and look for snail eggs. Finish with a snail race! Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

In this month of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about wild animals. Animals come in all kinds and shapes, colors, and types for us to explore. There are so many kinds of animals to see at The Wilderness Center including the opportunity to meet some of our ambassador animals. Nature Explorers is a new…

Where did that snail go? We’ll have snail tales, follow the snail’s trail, and look for snail eggs. Finish with a snail race! Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

Join us as we explore how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time and how their charts and star catalogs were the beginnings of the modern science of astronomy.  Be inspired by astronomer Johannes Kepler’s story – how his theories about planetary…

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…

Join us as we explore how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time and how their charts and star catalogs were the beginnings of the modern science of astronomy.  Be inspired by astronomer Johannes Kepler’s story – how his theories about planetary…

Join us for Bats of the Night as we help celebrate International Bat Night!  International Bat Night is observed by 30 countries to spread awareness on bats and their habitat and to do some bat myth busting.  Our program has been designed to be fun and educational for the whole family. Learn from our Bativists. …

Join The Wilderness Center for a new, family-friendly evening summer event to celebrate our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! 🎵 Enjoy Stories and Campfire Songs, and Make & Take Crafts, while supplies last. ✨ Catch the ticketed Planetarium Show:…

Join us during Nature Fest on Saturday, June 1 at 1 pm for a woodcarving demonstration hosted by TWC's very own Woodcarvers Club! The Woodcarvers presentation wil discuss how to get started, basic tools and safety equipment, and will even include a start-to-finish demonstration of small project. Please register for this FREE presentation.

Join us during Nature Fest on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. to learn about native bees and butterflies of Ohio presented by Tracy Teuscher, founder of Save Ohio Bees. Tracy is a certified naturalist, ecotherapist, and communicator with an M.S. in Environmental Studies. – Meet some native bees and butterflies. – Discover the common threats…