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Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Brewster , OH
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve! Join TWC’s Director of Conservation for a captivating hike through diverse wetland and forest habitat. Discover the wonders created by beaver, learn about local flora and fauna, and create inspiring memories in this beautiful natural haven. The hike will feature a trip around a…
Ales for Trails

May 31, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! $35.00 TWC Member $40.00 Nonmember $10.00 Designated Driver *Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so secure your ticket in advance! Not a Member? Join Now! Support nature, education, and conservation while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.…
Nature Fest & Foto Fest 2025

Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & and the 31st Annual Foto Fest Saturday June 7, 2025 9 am – 3 pm Nature Fest & Foto Fest is a one-day only, rain or shine event that happens each summer at TWC. TWC hosts numerous local makers of nature-inspired items. The TWC Photo Club displays…
Firefly Festival

Jun 28, 2025
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Mark your calendars now for The Wilderness Center’s 2nd Annual Firefly Festival! Event details and ticket pricing coming soon! Check back for more information. 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…

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Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

Apr 18, 2025 8:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for an evening of Frog Monitoring! One of the least intrusive and best ways to monitor frogs is by tuning into their calls, and April is prime time to do just that. We’ll go over how to tell different calls apart and practice identifying some of Ohio’s most common frog sounds. During the…

Planetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass

May 03, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

May 02, 2025 10:00PM—11:00PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

Planetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass

May 02, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

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

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Apr 04, 2025 9:00PM—10:30PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Mar 07, 2025 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Feb 07, 2025 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Jan 03, 2025 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

THIS STAR WATCH IS CANCELED. The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Dec 06, 2024 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Nov 01, 2024 8:00PM—9:30PM

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

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family. Explore our…

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