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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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    Learn more about some of the tiniest, most charismatic birds that share your backyard and what they need to thrive. Then build a birdhouse using the materials provided, TWC tools, and support from the TWC Woodcarvers Club.  1 birdhouse kit per registration (can be individuals or families).

  • 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…

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Run Wild 2026!

Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM—12:00PM

RUN WILD! Fun Run, Trail Races & Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 25th, 8 am 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 10K & 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 am Run Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center!  REGISTER NOW FOR RUN WILD! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk/hike and experience the…

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Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us in the excitement of Run Wild! as runners take on the 10k, 5k, and 1Mile Fun Run!  We need volunteers to:  – Help pass out water to the runners at our water stations. – Cheer on runners along the trail Sign up to join the fun today! 

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Run Wild! 2024

Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM—12:00PM

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

RUN WILD! ON THE TRAILS AT THE WILDERNESS CENTER! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the 1Mile Fun Run! Your Run Wild! registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts…

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Run Wild!!

Apr 22, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM

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

Run Wild on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! Your registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts in…

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Past | Archive

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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Backyard Habitat Community Kickoff 2026!

Mar 12, 2026 6:30PM—7:30PM

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

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Storytime Sprouts: Day of the Dinosaurs

Mar 11, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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TWC Homeschool Series: Nature & Science

Mar 11, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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