Nature journaling can be a wonderful way to connect with nature. Using the book The Naturalists Notebook: An Observation Guide and 5-Year Calendar-Journal for Tracking Changes in the Natural World Around You, by Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and Bernrd Heinrich, we will work on slowing down, careful observation, simple experiments and asking questions, all of which serve…

The TWC Readers Club meets periodically to discuss a book with a theme of nature, the environment, and our participation in the natural world.  Selections may be fact or fiction, about observations or issues, and have included biography, essay, and memoir. This is an informal group with no dues.  Drop-ins are welcome at any meeting they find…

The TWC Readers Club meets periodically to discuss a book with a theme of nature, the environment, and our participation in the natural world.  Selections may be fact or fiction, about observations or issues, and have included biography, essay, and memoir. This is an informal group with no dues.  Drop-ins are welcome at any meeting they find…

Presented by Marvin Smith.  Because most ferns are colored green, which is the dominate color of the plant world, they most often get overlooked for the bright rainbow of colors found in flowering plants.  The beauty in ferns is seen when you take a closer look, for “ferns exhibity the pure beauty of leaves.”  The…

TWC Nature Photo Club member Jack Perry will speak.  His presentation is entitled A Short Essay on the Historic Wooden Covered Bridges of Nineteenth Century Ohio.  Join us for the regular club meeting and presentation!  All are welcome!

Club members Barb and Adriana will present their Road Scholars trip to Maine/Acadia National Park. Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for active adults. They typically schedule two or three dayhikes and one weekend backpacking trip each month, as well as the occasional cabin trip or car-camping weekend. Dayhikes are usually in northeast Ohio, while…

Groundhogs are super-digging members of the squirrel family.  Let’s celebrate these furry creatures and imagine their underground life.  Can they really predict the weather?  Indoor program, but plan for an outdoor hike to look for groundhog evidence if there is snow! For ages 2-6.  Siblings welcome.  $5 per child for non-members.  Free for members!  Members,…

Experience The Wilderness Center at night. Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and learn about the night life in our forest. Then end your experience enjoying the night sky above viewing the Moon and deep sky objects in the observatory. Telescopes cancelled if cloudy. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night.…

Join the TWC Photo Club for a free workshop!  Bring your camera and a lens suitable for this type of photography along with a tripod and flash or ring light if possible.  There will be a number of stations where you can practice your skills.

Let’s share stories of people and animals on snowy winter days.  We will imagine snuggling into a warm mitten, try making tracks in the snow, and take a hike to search for a missing mitten.  Indoor program, but plan for a short, outdoor hike. For ages 2-6.  Siblings welcome.  $5 per child for non-members.  Free…