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The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM
Place your Native Plant order online and pick up at The Wilderness Center on May 5, 6, 12, or 13 between 10 am and 4 pm.

The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale features Ohio native plants. The plants that dominate home landscapes are very pretty but provide no benefits to local wildlife. In contrast, native plants are not only beautiful, but also support local wildlife. This year’s plant selection has grown to include recognized native plant cultivars for our region that provide…
Night in with Nature: For What It’s Earth: The Role Of Nature In American Art

Apr 01, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM
Your own comfy couch!
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Plan for a delightful and delicious night in! Aristotle once said, “Art not only imitates nature, but it also completes its deficiencies”. The theme of nature in art has always been present in American art. In this program, we will explore notable American artists who explored nature through their work as subject, by the materials…
The Wilderness Center Birdseed Sale

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 22, 2023 4:00PM
Place your Birdseed order online, and pick up at The Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Center’s Birdseed Sale supports conservation, education, and community. Why choose TWC’s seed? -NO MESS: A great no-waste mix for all types of birds, with no waste and hulls to clean up! -PREMIUM: TWC’s unique blend! With 40% oil Sunflower seeds, 30% White Millet, 25% Cracked Corn and 5% Wheat. -STANDARD: Economical mixture for most…
Run Wild!!

Apr 22, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Run Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! Your registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts in…
Earth Day Adventures

Apr 22, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689
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Celebrate Earth Day in this family-friendly program full of fun activities. Learn about water quality by performing a bio-survey at the pond and see how plants act to filter runoff. And you won’t leave empty-handed! You’ll make plantable seed paper and a portable compost to take home with you. For families/groups with children of all…

Current & Upcoming

Environmental Investigators: Insect Safari

May 20, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Catch a variety of insects in the prairie and meadow and learn to identify your specimens! See if you can spy their five eyes (among other amazing features), then release them back in to the grass. For families/groups with children of all ages. Please include ALL participants over age 5 from your group when registering. …

Featured

The Wilderness Center Native Plant Sale

Mar 15, 2023 9:00AM—May 14, 2023 4:00PM

Night in with Nature: For What It’s Earth: The Role Of Nature In American Art

Apr 01, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

The Wilderness Center Birdseed Sale

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 22, 2023 4:00PM

Run Wild!!

Apr 22, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM

Earth Day Adventures

Apr 22, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

Current & Upcoming

Environmental Investigators: Insect Safari

May 20, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM

Past | Archive

Saturday Creature Feature!

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Effects Of Plastics And Microplastics In Our Bodies And The Environment

Environmental Investigators: Soaring Friends

Importance Of The Night: Dark Sky Education With Telescopes