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  • Native Plant Month Speaker Series: iNaturalist – A Powerful Tool for Identification, Education, Biodiversity, and Networking.

    Apr 27, 2024 1:00PM—2:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Speaker: Timothy Frey iNaturalist – A powerful tool for identification, education, biodiversity and networking. In this workshop, we will introduce you to the iNaturalist app for identifying organisms in our environment. We will learn how to upload an observation to the iNaturalist database and tips to get a correct identification. We will learn the many…

  • Native Plant Sale Programming

    May 04, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    We will have speakers throughout the day with topics about pollinators, gardening, and salamanders for Salamander Day. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Mike Hensley, Dawn to Darkness: A Pollinator Palooza! 11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Salamander Habitat Hike 12:30 PM-1:00 PM: Creature Feature 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: OSU Master Gardener Volunteers present: Native Plant Gardening Tips & Demonstration

  • Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Invasive Species Removal

    Jun 21, 2024 11:00AM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore. So lets explore them together with our Land Steward Zac! Each Friday we will hike a trail and remove the invasive species along it, while also learning about TWC, the enormous diversity our preserves hold, different plants and animals, and why we…

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Owl Prowl

May 23, 2024 8:30PM—9:30PM

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…

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Night Hike: Spring Equinox

Mar 19, 2024 7:30PM—8:30PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  Enjoy a night hike at the Wilderness Center on the first day of spring.  Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a red-light flashlight? Bring your flashlight and we can make it red for you.  Hiking boots and weather appropriate attire are recommended.

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Six More Weeks of Winter: Geocaching Night Hike

Feb 03, 2024 6:00PM—9:00PM

Join the TWC Geocaching Club for an evening of self-led hikes. New geocaches will be available beginning at 6 pm on the trails at the Wilderness Center for you to find and log. Light refreshments will be available in the Buckeye Room to warm up with after your walk. This event will be held ice…

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Coyote Howl & Telescopes

Feb 16, 2024 6:00PM—8:30PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  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.   Following the hike, observe the wonders of our dark skies through our telescopes in the TWC…

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Night Hike

Jan 26, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses.    Bring your…

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Night Hike: Winter Solstice Special

Dec 21, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  Enjoy a night hike at the Wilderness Center during the longest night of the year. Learn about the history of the winter solstice and why it is celebrated. Also enjoy a special holiday planetarium show before the hike.    Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night.…

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Owl Prowl

Nov 10, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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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Owl Prowl

Jan 20, 2023 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

  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…

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Night Hike and Telescopes

Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM

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

The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses.  Following the hike, observe…

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Night Hike: Connecting with Nature

Dec 09, 2022 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

Get out of your rut and get inspired by a refreshing night hike at The Wilderness Center! Let nature work its magic as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on our longest hike (over…

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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: Celebrate Earth Day

Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Tree of life Tree Planting

Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Apr 20, 2024 1:00PM—1:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Run Wild! Volunteering

Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM—1:00PM

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tours

Apr 20, 2024 1:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689