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Night Hike and Telescopes
Aug 09, 2024 8:00PM—11:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe bats undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. We will learn about bats…
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Backyard Habitat Initiative Speaker: Chelsea Gottfried, Mysterious Moths
Jul 27, 2024 8:00PM—10:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Though seldom seen due to their nocturnal nature, moths are every bit as beautiful and charismatic as their butterfly cousins. Their role as pollinators is essential to the survival of many of our plants, especially orchids. Most importantly, moths and their caterpillars are food for birds, bats, and countless other animals. We will take a…
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Night Wings: Mothing Survey (Sigrist Woods)
Jun 29, 2024 9:30PM—11:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Explore the fascinating world of moths. Join The Wilderness Center as we explore the amazing diversity of Ohio’s moths. We will be using light traps, bait, and other methods to attract these scaled marvels. We will get up close and personal with these moths in various habitats around TWC. We will see other insects and invertebrates…
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Night Wings: Mothing Survey
Jun 14, 2024 9:00PM—10:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Explore the fascinating world of moths. Join The Wilderness Center as we explore the amazing diversity of Ohio’s moths. We will be using light traps, bait, and other methods to attract these scaled creatures. We will also be contributing to citizen science and learning their importance in our ecosystem. All Ages Welcome! Children must…
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