sky events – The Wilderness Center

Jun 28, 2025 7:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! This family-friendly, summer evening event celebrates our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! We are excited for Firefly Festival to become a new annual tradition for families and…

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…

Sky Events for 2025

Jan 31, 2025 7:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Phil Hoyle will present a preview of the interesting sky events coming to a universe near you in 2025. Registration required. Program is in the Planetarium in the Astronomy Building at TWC.

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Firefly Festival

Jun 28, 2025 7:00PM—10:30PM

Moths of the Night

Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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Sky Events for 2025

Jan 31, 2025 7:30PM

Past | Archive

Junior Naturalist: Woodland Wonder

Storytime Sprouts: Finding Fish

Dark Skies Matter

Planetarium Show: The Cowboy Astronomer

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve Bio Blitz!