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  • The Enchanted Forest 2025

    Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

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

    REGISTER FOR ENCHANTED FOREST!

    On October 10th and 11th, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Friday, October 10th 6:30 – 8:30 pm & Saturday, October 11th 4:00 – 8:30 pm $12 / Person, Children age 2 and under are free. Timeslots begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, and 4:00 pm on…

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Owl Prowl

Nov 21, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM

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 on…

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Exploring Senses Night Hike

Jul 18, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Bats can hear shapes, raccoons’ sense of touch is 4-5 times better than humans, and you make your own night vision. Join us at The Wilderness Center for a nighttime program exploring the unique senses of nocturnal creatures. We’ll practice some tricks to mimic these adaptations and sense the nighttime world in a whole new way.…

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Night Hike

Aug 15, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

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. Terrain: up to 1.0…

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Past | Archive

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 04, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Oct 03, 2025 8:30PM—10:00PM

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

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 03, 2025 7:30PM—8:30PM

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

Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Old Field Prairie Restoration

Oct 03, 2025 12:00PM

Murray Preserve, Glenmont, OH 44628

Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Wildlife is Everywhere

Oct 02, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689