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  • Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

    May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

    Brewster , OH

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    Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve! Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating hike through diverse wetland and forest habitat. Discover the wonders created by beaver, learn about local flora and fauna, and create inspiring memories in this beautiful natural haven. The hike will feature a trip around a…

  • Ales for Trails

    May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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    Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature, education, and conservation while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.…

  • Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2025

    Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & and the 31st Annual Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays…

  • Firefly Festival

    Jun 28, 2025

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

    Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! Event details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information. This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited…

Current & Upcoming

Educator Workshop: Exploring the Ecology of Lyme Disease

Jun 14, 2023 9:00AM—Jun 15, 2023 4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, affecting approximately 450,000 people each year.  It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete bacterium that is passed between wildlife and humans by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis, Figure 1).  Surprisingly little is known about the prevalence of B. burgdorferi infection among ticks…

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Past | Archive

Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Zoar Woods

May 09, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

Zoar Woods, 40.578565, -81.443807

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Owl Prowl

May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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TWC Readers Book Chat

May 03, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Planetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass

May 03, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sugar Creek Trail

May 02, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

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

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Planetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass

May 02, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

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

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