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  • Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

    Feb 13, 2026 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

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    Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February. Join us for a night hike as we explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of the song dog at its most active time of year. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; slow pace with limited visibility (red flashlights…

  • Exclusive Members Only Guided Hike: Explore Hall Woods

    Feb 14, 2026 12:00PM—2:00PM

    Hall Woods, 76083 Paisley Rd, Freeport, OH 43973

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    Join us for a unique opportunity to explore Hall Woods, a TWC-protected natural area in southern Tuscarawas and northern Guernsey Counties. This exclusive guided hike, open only to TWC members, offers a chance to experience one of the Western Allegheny Plateau's significant ecological sites. What You'll Experience: Forest Exploration: Hike through Hall Woods' hilly, forested…

  • Local Roots: Essential Native Plants for Ohio Landscapes

    Feb 27, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Transform your landscape from a high-maintenance lawn into a vibrant, living habitat. Whether you are managing a small suburban yard or a large-scale commercial site, this workshop gives you the professional toolkit to design with Ohio’s most powerful native species. We believe native plants shouldn’t just be “functional”—they should be stunning. Learn how to move past…

  • 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 Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster This program will be offered in-person and virtually.  More details coming soon!

  • 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 Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District This program will be offered in-person and virtually.  More details coming soon!

Current & Upcoming

Ales for Trails 2026

May 30, 2026 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 The Wilderness Center! 🍻🌲 Support nature, conservation, and environmental education while sipping craft beer and enjoying the beautiful trails at TWC. After the success of last year’s Ales for Trails, we’re thrilled to bring it back, partnering with local breweries, featuring local musicians, and welcoming food…

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2026 Tree of Life Planting

Apr 25, 2026 10:00AM—2:30PM

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A Tree of Life gift to The Wilderness Center is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or commemorate a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement. Thanks to generous contributions to TWC’s Tree of Life program, we will be planting trees at this year’s Tree of Life Planting! We invite…

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TWC Readers Book Chat

Jan 03, 2026 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World What is a gift economy? How does it apply to our everyday lives? Join us for an informal discussion of these and other ideas from this book. A short book, a quick read. There's still time to read it.

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Jan 14, 2026 3:00PM

Boo Bear’s Brew 140 S Walnut St Wooster, OH 44691

Curious about the woods, waters, and wildlife around Wayne County? Join us for Coffee & Ecology! Each session brings together local experts and community members to explore restoration, wildlife, and the natural world through casual, engaging talks that make ecology approachable and inspire local action. Topic: Conservation in Wooster Parks with Joe Avila & Curt…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Dec 12, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Dec 08, 2026 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Nov 14, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Nov 10, 2026 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Oct 17, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Oct 13, 2026 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

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Past | Archive

TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Feb 10, 2026 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

Planetarium Show: Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Feb 07, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

Planetarium, Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Animal Keeper for a Day

Feb 07, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

Geocaching Club: Six More Weeks of Winter Geocaching Hike

Feb 07, 2026 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Project Feederwatch

Feb 06, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Feb 06, 2026 7:00PM—8:00PM

Planetarium, Astronomy Education Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689