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  • Animal Keeper for a Day

    Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

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    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

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    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…

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Storytime Sprouts: Snowflakes

Jan 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Beautiful white snowflakes float down through the air. Read about snow, catch a snowflake, and then take a walk in the snow. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

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Storytime Sprouts: Snowflakes

Jan 08, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Beautiful white snowflakes float down through the air. Read about snow, catch a snowflake, and then take a walk in the snow. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

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Past | Archive

Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 1): Trash Clean-Up

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Junior Naturalist: Winged Wonders

Jul 23, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

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

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Storytime Sprouts: Going on a Bug Hunt

Jul 22, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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Dark Skies Matter

Jul 19, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

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Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Jul 19, 2025 10:00AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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