Current & Upcoming

Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Nov 13, 2025 1:00PM

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

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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 Wayne County – what’s community conservation? Grab…

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Oct 23, 2025 7:00PM

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

Coffee & Ecology is a relaxed, café-style, community conservation-focused roundtable shared by local conservationists. Each session brings together local experts, ecologists, and community members to talk about restoration, wildlife, and the natural world right here in our region. These aren’t lectures or formal presentations, they’re open, engaging conversations designed to make ecology approachable and inspire…

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Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 27, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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The State of Conservation at TWC: Implementing Our Vision- Overview of TWC’s New Monitoring Program

Nov 19, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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The State of Conservation at TWC is a 3-Part Series that is offered in-person and virtually. Curious about the health of our local ecosystems and how The Wilderness Center (TWC) protects them? Join us for an insightful three-part series presented by TWC's conservation experts. This series will provide a transparent look into our ongoing efforts,…

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Spooky Critters

Oct 31, 2025 10:30AM—12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Spark your spooky spirit with animal-themed crafts that celebrate the wild and mysterious side of Halloween!

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Past | Archive

TWC Readers Book Chat

Nov 01, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Animal Keeper for a Day

Nov 01, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Spooky Critters

Oct 31, 2025 10:30AM—12:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 31, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Riparian Planting- Sugar Creek

Oct 31, 2025 12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 30, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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