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Backyard Habitat Project: Build a Birdhouse: Wrens/Nuthatches/Chickadees

Mar 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Cardinal Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Learn more about some of the tiniest, most charismatic birds that share your backyard and what they need to thrive. Then build a birdhouse using the materials provided, TWC tools, and support from the TWC Woodcarvers Club. 1 birdhouse kit per registration (can be individuals or families).
Spring Equinox Night Hike

Mar 20, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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The first day of spring is here at last! Join us for a night hike on the vernal equinox as we celebrate the arrival of the season of new life and warming weather. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; slow pace with limited visibility (red flashlights provided!). Weather-appropriate attire and…
Astronomy Day

Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Are you fascinated by the wonders of our solar system and by the mysterious exoplanets that fill our galaxy? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS)? Feed your curiosity at TWC’s Astronomy Day! There will be guest speakers, hands-on planet learning activities, planet and…
Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

Apr 02, 2026 6:00PM
Buckeye Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
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Exploring Plant-Pollinator Relationships Presented by Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster Spring starts with bees in the breeches! Learn how queen bumblebees pollinate an early spring wildflower and why it matters. In her talk, Jennifer will provide a preview of many of the superb forest wildflowers that will be on display during April, an overview…
Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center, Trillium Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems. 1 toad abode kit per…

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Night Hike: Owl Prowl

May 15, 2026 8:30PM—9:30PM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW 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, how to identify species by their calls, and signs that they are living nearby. Then we will try to spot some owls out on the trail. Terrain: up to…

Storytime Sprouts: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray!

Feb 17, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Get ready for a "hoot-tacular" storytime all about owls! We'll read stories about these mysterious and wise birds, learn fun facts about them, and sing songs that will have us flapping our wings. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts.…

Storytime Sprouts: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray!