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  • Backyard Habitat Initiative Speaker: Lisa Rainsong, Gardening for a Concert

    Sep 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Gardening for a Concert: Creating Concert Halls for Nature’s Music from Parks to Your Backyard From bird songs in the spring and summer to an evening chorus of crickets and katydids in later summer into fall, we can invite and welcome nature’s chorus into our yards and gardens. A large park may have a full-sized…

  • Citizen Science- Stream Habitat Assessment (cQHEI)

    Sep 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Come learn what makes good stream habitat for fish and invertebrates. This will be an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for the public and professionals to gain an understanding of the importance of stream habitats and the many ecological benefits provided by natural streams. There will be a classroom style portion in the morning, followed by a…

  • Backyard Habitat Speaker: Dan Volk, Seed Collection for Habitat Restoration

    Sep 27, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    FREE! Come be a part of habitat restoration with TWC’s Director of Conservation, Dan Volk and the Conservation Team! We will talk about the seed collection and restoration process followed by a morning of collecting seeds. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for walking through a prairie. This program is intended for adults, with a minimum…

  • Volunteer at Enchanted Forest!

    Oct 09, 2024 12:00PM—Oct 12, 2024 10:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time. On October 11 and 12, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens…

  • The Enchanted Forest 2024

    Oct 11, 2024 6:30PM—Oct 12, 2024 8:30PM

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

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    On October 11th and 12th, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest. This signature educational event has been happening for over 30 years and is a fall tradition for families throughout the region. Create lasting memories together while learning about conservation and connecting with nature in a…

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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

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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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Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Oct 04, 2024 8:30PM—10:00PM

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

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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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Night Hike with Telescopes

Sep 20, 2024 8:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. After your hike, weather…

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Night Hike and Telescopes

Aug 09, 2024 8:00PM—11:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe bats undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. We will learn about bats…

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Frog Monitoring with Telescopes

Apr 12, 2024 7:30PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for this citizen science based night program about frogs. April is a great time to go frog monitoring since they are the most local during this time of year. Learn how to identify frogs and some of the skills needed to be a citizen scientist. After this fun program, enjoy looking through some…

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Star Watch with the TWC Astronomy Club

May 03, 2024 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…

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Star Watch with the TWC Astronomy Club

Apr 05, 2024 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…

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Star Watch with the TWC Astronomy Club

Mar 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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Planetarium Show: Two Small Pieces of Glass

Mar 01, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

The Wilderness Center, Astronomy Building 9877 Alabama Ave 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…

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Coyote Howl & Telescopes

Feb 16, 2024 6:00PM—8:30PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February. Join us for a night hike as we explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of the song dog at its most active time of year.   Following the hike, observe the wonders of our dark skies through our telescopes in the TWC…

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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: The Snail’s Trail

Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Breakfast with the Birds

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM

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

Early Birds Bird Walk

Sep 14, 2024 9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Backyard Habitat Speaker: Zac Justus, What the heck is growing in my yard!

Sep 14, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

BioBlitz!

Sep 13, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689