shrubs – The Wilderness Center

Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

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

Join us for “Moths of the Night” as we explore Ohio’s nocturnal moths. Moths are incredible creatures! Of Ohio’s more than 3000 moth species, most are nocturnal. Some special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of moths with us. We’ll learn about the value of moths as pollinators, food for other animals and…

Environmental Investigators: What Grows In The Understory

Jun 10, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

As summer approaches, wildflowers and shrubs like to cover the forest floor. In this family-friendly program we’ll learn to seek out the different wildflowers and shrubs that can be seen on our trails. We will also learn about how they thrive in the understory and their importance to the ecosystem. Environmental Investigators…

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

Moths of the Night

Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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Environmental Investigators: What Grows In The Understory

Jun 10, 2023 11:00AM—12:00PM

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Nature Explorers: Can You See Me?

World Snake Day

Junior Naturalist: Destination Solar System

Nature Explorers: Can You See Me?

Junior Naturalist: Scales & Tales

Storytime Sprouts: Going on a Bug Hunt