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  • 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…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 11, 2026 1:00PM

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

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    Watershed-wise Landscaping Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

    Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM

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

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    Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Apr 15, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Apr 08, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Apr 01, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Mar 25, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Mar 18, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Apr 22, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Join TWC Naturalist Sarah and follow your curiosity, make new friends, and explore the world around us! During each session, we’ll focus on a new topic, practice our science skills – like asking questions and making observations, play games or make a craft, and enjoy time outside. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity,…

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The Physics of Pumpkin Chuckin’

Oct 18, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join TWC naturalists for an afternoon of scientific inquiry and engineering challenge! We’ll be clearing the trails of our Enchanted Forest Jack-O-Lanterns by launching them into the surrounding wilderness to provide a tasty snack for our local wildlife.  We’ll make predictions, test multiple launching tools, and learn about the importance of (and difference between) accuracy…

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The Physics of Pumpkin Chuckin’

Oct 16, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join TWC naturalists for an afternoon of scientific inquiry and engineering challenge! We’ll be clearing the trails of our Enchanted Forest Jack-O-Lanterns by launching them into the surrounding wilderness to provide a tasty snack for our local wildlife.  We’ll make predictions, test multiple launching tools, and learn about the importance of (and difference between) accuracy…

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TWC Homeschool Series: The Nature of Science

Nov 19, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Curiosity and observation are core elements of science. TWC is an incredible outdoor classroom where homeschool students can explore their environment, conduct hands-on investigations, and follow their curiosity with support from our naturalists and their peers. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity, and community-building through nature exploration and fun! Bird Exploration By paying…

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TWC Homeschool Series: The Nature of Science

Nov 12, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Curiosity and observation are core elements of science. TWC is an incredible outdoor classroom where homeschool students can explore their environment, conduct hands-on investigations, and follow their curiosity with support from our naturalists and their peers. This program aims to foster inquiry skills, creativity, and community-building through nature exploration and fun! Animal Tracks and Signs…

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Past | Archive

Meet the Author: Allison Bartlette

Mar 28, 2026 10:30AM

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

Nature Explorers: Seasons & Sightings

Mar 28, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Mar 28, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

TWC Nature Photo Club Meeting

Mar 28, 2026 9:30AM

Nature Center, Buckeye Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Mar 28, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Cardinal Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Project Feederwatch

Mar 27, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689