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  • Nature as Inspiration

    Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

    The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

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    We are delighted to invite you to our Nature as Inspiration, fundraising event.  Please join us at The Gardens at Homestead for an evening celebrating Nature as Inspiration as we work to generate critical support for TWC’s mission-driven work focused on educating people of all ages to inspire a love of nature and conserving natural…

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Nov 22, 2025 9:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Presenter: Bill Roloff Program: "Eyes Wide Open"-Learn to See Beyond the Familiar. Learning to see is learning to see through the eyes of a 10-year-old all over again. Bill was trained as an interpretive naturalist to lead children into discovery and awe of the everyday natural wonders that surround us. He brings this training into his photography to create unique, intimate…

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Oct 25, 2025 9:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Program: Scotland's Landscape – Wild and Wonderful Presenter: Presented by Mark Jutsum Mark will present Scottish landscapes through the eyes of an enthusiastic amateur photographer, with too much time on his hands. He has been guided and tutored by two of Britain’s well-known professionals, Gary Gough and David Ward, whom he describes as having abundant patience. Mark is…

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Sep 27, 2025 9:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Presenter: Andy Eicher   ​Program: “Monetizing Your Camera: How Wildlife Photographers Can Fund Their Passion.”Are you a budding wildlife or nature photographer looking to turn your skills into a source of income? This one-hour presentation will teach you how to use your camera to fund your passion, from shooting family portraits and senior photos to product photography…

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Nature Fest 2025

Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest  Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club hosts their FotoFest at the same time, and displays hundreds of…

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Participating in a free TWC Nature Photography Club program is a great way to meet club members and learn more about the club. The presentation is free, but TWC membership is a prerequisite for joining a TWC club.

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TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Jan 25, 2025 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Participating in a free TWC Nature Photography Club program is a great way to meet club members and learn more about the club. The presentation is free, but TWC membership is a prerequisite for joining a TWC club.

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Backyard Habitat Initiative Speaker: Chelsea Gottfried, Mysterious Moths

Jul 27, 2024 8:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Though seldom seen due to their nocturnal nature, moths are every bit as beautiful and charismatic as their butterfly cousins. Their role as pollinators is essential to the survival of many of our plants, especially orchids. Most importantly, moths and their caterpillars are food for birds, bats, and countless other animals. We will take a…

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Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2024

Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest! Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Nature Fest and Foto Fest is a rain or shine event that happens for one weekend only each summer at TWC. Nature Fest & Foto Fest is FREE…

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Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2024

Jun 02, 2024 11:00AM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest! Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Nature Fest and Foto Fest is a rain or shine event that happens for one weekend only each summer at TWC. Nature Fest & Foto Fest is FREE…

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Nature Photography

Sep 16, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for an afternoon of nature photography! The first portion of this program will teach composition techniques to create better images. After the instructional segment we will go out into the beautiful grounds and trails to practice what we learned and get additional tips. All ages, skill-levels, and camera types are welcome – including…

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Past | Archive

Moths of the Night

Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

Trillium Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Storytime Sprouts: Rainbow of Colors

Aug 19, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

Buckeye Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Members Only Hike at Zoar Woods

Aug 18, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Zoar Woods Trailhead, Ruslin Hills Rd Dover, OH 44622

Planetarium Show: Moles: What is Out There?

Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

Aug 16, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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