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  • Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

    Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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    Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems.   1 toad abode kit per…

  • 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 Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

    Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM

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

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    Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…

  • Amphibian Safari Night Hike

    Apr 17, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

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    Join us for a night hike that doubles as a community science project! Tonight, we’ll learn how to identify frog vocalizations, then hike around TWC’s wetlands, collecting data on our native toads and frog populations. These amphibians play an important role in wetland ecosystems. Spring monitoring programs use their mating calls to track populations and…

Current & Upcoming

Community Workshop

May 02, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

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We’re gathering people who care about the future of The Wilderness Center to explore what’s possible and decide where to focus our energy, especially as it relates to our Membership offerings.  Your perspective will help make the conversation more complete, and your presence will shape the steps we take next. Current, former, and future members…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Solo Participation

Apr 03, 2026 12:00PM—May 29, 2026 2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Nature Camp 2026

Jun 08, 2026 9:00AM—Jul 31, 2026 4:00PM

Explore local nature! Unleash your curiosity! Learn through play! CLICK Here to Register for Nature Camp! The Program: Designed for campers aged 5-12, Nature Camp takes place at The Wilderness Center’s headquarters preserve near Wilmot, Ohio. The camp day will start and end at the Nature Center, morning and afternoon adventures take groups out on…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Surprise Bonus Trail

May 29, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Pond Trail

May 22, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Doughty Gorge

May 15, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

Doughty Gorge 3729 Township Rd 154 Millersburg, OH 44654

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Pioneer Path

May 08, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Wilderness Walk

May 01, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Zoar Woods

Apr 24, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

Zoar Woods 7034 Blacksnake Hill Rd. NE Dover, OH 44622

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sigrist Woods Trail & Foxfield Preserve

Apr 17, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our 3rd Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series. Over the past two years, this program has helped care for trails, improve preserves, and connect more people to the woods, fields, and hidden corners that make The Wilderness Center so special. This year, we’re…

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Project Feederwatch

Apr 03, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sugar Creek Trail

Apr 03, 2026 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Native Plant Repotting

Apr 03, 2026 2:00PM—4:30PM

The Wilderness Center, TWC Maintenance Garage, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Project Feederwatch

Apr 02, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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Planetarium Show: The Cowboy Astronomer

Apr 02, 2026 12:00PM—1:00PM

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

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Nature Explorers: Mud Kitchen Exploration

Apr 02, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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