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  • Planetarium Show: Moons- Worlds of Mystery

    Nov 01, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

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    Join us as we explore the little worlds of our solar system.  Learn how our own Moon was born and the role it has played in making Earth a planet habitable for life.  Explore the diversity of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, Saturn’s moon Titan and moons orbiting asteroids and Kuiper Belt objects like Pluto.  Speculate…

  • Fall Stewardship Challenge: Invasive Plant Removal at Zoar Woods

    Nov 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

    GPS Coordinates: 40.57836, -81.44428

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    Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants from Zoar Woods. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…

  • Animal Keeper for a Day

    Nov 09, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

  • Owl Prowl

    Nov 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

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Butterflies Day

Mar 14, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

MARCH 14 IS BUTTERFLIES DAY Did you know Ohio is home to about 140 species of butterflies and nearly 500 species of native bees? March is the perfect time to learn how to help them thrive this summer. Discover Ohio’s wild butterflies and bees and how to help them flourish. Enjoy music, art, lawn and garden…

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Native Plant Sale Programming

May 04, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

We will have speakers throughout the day with topics about pollinators, gardening, and salamanders for Salamander Day. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Dawn to Darkness: A Pollinator Palooza! ~ Presented by TWC’s Director of Education, Mike Hensley Celebrate the remarkable relationship between native plants and pollinators throughout Ohio. We will explore how backyard habitats and native plants…

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Native Plant Month Speaker Series: Seed Banking for Restoration – How to get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement.

Apr 04, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Kimberly Lessman: “Seed Banking for Restoration: How to Get Involved in Northeast Ohio’s Seed Banking Movement” Holden Forests & Gardens is teaming up with partners in our region to collect, store, and redistribute native seeds of local ecotype to support restoration projects in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Learn the basics of collecting native seeds and…

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Night Out With Nature at Hoodletown Brewing Company: Naturally Native

Mar 15, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM

Hoodletown Brewing Company 424 W 3rd St Dover, OH 44622

We’ve partnered with The Garden Gurl, Heather Pariso, and Hoodletown Brewing Company for plants, food, fun, and friends! Learn about incorporating native plants into your daily life. Registration required. We are thrilled to be able to accommodate walk-ins for this program and are happy to register you at the event after registration closes online! So come…

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Preparing And Planting Your New Native Plant Garden!

May 13, 2023 1:00PM

  Congratulations on learning about and understanding the incredible value of adding native plants to your landscape! Now what? How do you prep the site? What types of plants work best for your location? Can a native plant garden be aesthetically pleasing to your naysaying neighbors? Join us to learn how to plan, design, and…

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Pollinator Pathways and The Green Corridor: Improving Biodiversity on Protected Land in our own Yard

May 13, 2023 11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

  Virtual presentation by Mary Ellen LeMay, Aspetuck Land Trust, Connecticut With more than 16 states in various stages of launching Pollinator Pathways, this landowner outreach strategy has taken the region by storm in only 6 years. By planting natives, avoiding pesticides, and reducing lawn, this very scalable initiative has the potential to create healthy,…

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Planting For Pollinators

May 13, 2023 10:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

A part of our free Come Grow with Us Series. Join us for a talk about planting for pollinators.  Presentation by Jill Halligan, Portage County OSU Extension. Jill is passionate about native gardening, wildlife and protecting our pollinators. Long before joining the educational team at OSU Extension, she has been serving as a Master Gardener…

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Restoring Ecological Services With Native Plants

Apr 15, 2023 12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

A part of our free Come Grow with Us Series. Learn about your garden’s potential to help the planet and how to use that as a framework for selecting native plants, including important considerations for getting the look and visitors you want. Presentation by Jen Johnson with Native Roots. Sonia Bingham and Jen Johnson formed…

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Earth Day Adventures

Apr 22, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Celebrate Earth Day in this family-friendly program full of fun activities. Learn about water quality by performing a bio-survey at the pond and see how plants act to filter runoff. And you won’t leave empty-handed! You’ll make plantable seed paper and a portable compost to take home with you. For families/groups with children of all…

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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM

Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.

The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…

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Past | Archive

Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 26, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Oct 26, 2024 9:30AM

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

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Oct 26, 2024 9:30AM

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

Fall Stewardship Challenge: Zoar Clean Up

Oct 25, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Nature Explorers: What’s Happening Outside?

Oct 24, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Guided Hike: Fall Colors on Pioneer Path

Oct 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689