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  • Spring Equinox Night Hike

    Mar 20, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

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    The first day of spring is here at last! Join us for a night hike on the vernal equinox as we celebrate the arrival of the season of new life and warming weather. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; slow pace with limited visibility (red flashlights provided!). Weather-appropriate attire and…

  • Astronomy Day

    Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Are you fascinated by the wonders of our solar system and by the mysterious exoplanets that fill our galaxy?  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS)?  Feed your curiosity at TWC’s Astronomy Day!   There will be guest speakers, hands-on planet learning activities, planet and…

  • 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…

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Backyard Habitat Project: Build a Birdhouse: Wrens/Nuthatches/Chickadees

Mar 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

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TWC Nature Journaling Workshop

Mar 14, 2026 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Mar 14, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Project Feederwatch

Mar 13, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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Winter Brush Blitz

Mar 13, 2026 11:00AM

Brewster Wetland Complex, 40.71297, -81.60802

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Project Feederwatch

Mar 12, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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