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  • Backyard Habitat Initiative Speaker: Lisa Rainsong, Gardening for a Concert

    Sep 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Gardening for a Concert: Creating Concert Halls for Nature’s Music from Parks to Your Backyard From bird songs in the spring and summer to an evening chorus of crickets and katydids in later summer into fall, we can invite and welcome nature’s chorus into our yards and gardens. A large park may have a full-sized…

  • Citizen Science- Stream Habitat Assessment (cQHEI)

    Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Come learn what makes good stream habitat for fish and invertebrates. This will be an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for the public and professionals to gain an understanding of the importance of stream habitats and the many ecological benefits provided by natural streams. There will be a classroom style portion in the morning, followed by a…

  • Backyard Habitat Speaker: Dan Volk, Seed Collection for Habitat Restoration

    Sep 27, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    FREE! Come be a part of habitat restoration with TWC’s Director of Conservation, Dan Volk and the Conservation Team! We will talk about the seed collection and restoration process followed by a morning of collecting seeds. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for walking through a prairie. This program is intended for adults, with a minimum…

  • Volunteer at Enchanted Forest!

    Oct 09, 2024 12:00PM—Oct 12, 2024 10:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time. On October 11 and 12, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens…

  • The Enchanted Forest 2024

    Oct 11, 2024 6:30PM—Oct 12, 2024 8:30PM

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

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    On October 11th and 12th, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest. This signature educational event has been happening for over 30 years and is a fall tradition for families throughout the region. Create lasting memories together while learning about conservation and connecting with nature in a…

Current & Upcoming

Members’ Only Guided Hike at Falcon Flats

Oct 21, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662

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TWC’s Director of Conservation will lead you through an ongoing restoration site. The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles long and is moderate difficulty because there are no existing trails onsite. For more information on what you might encounter, see TWC’s Fall Newsletter article on our Preserve Spotlight. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking.…

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Members’ Only Guided Hike at Doughty Gorge

Jun 29, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

3672 TR 154 Millersburg, OH 44654

Doughty Gorge is a 93-acre preserve located near Charm, OH in Holmes County and is one of The Wilderness Center’s most pristine habitats across all our landholdings. The bulk of TWC’s Doughty Gorge preserve was donated to The Wilderness Center in 1972 by Roy Keim and a smaller 13-acre parcel was purchased in 1998. Filled…

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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: The Snail’s Trail

Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Breakfast with the Birds

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM

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

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Early Birds Bird Walk

Sep 14, 2024 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Backyard Habitat Speaker: Zac Justus, What the heck is growing in my yard!

Sep 14, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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BioBlitz!

Sep 13, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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