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  • Nature as Inspiration

    Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

    The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

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    We are delighted to invite you to our Nature as Inspiration, fundraising event.  Please join us at The Gardens at Homestead for an evening celebrating Nature as Inspiration as we work to generate critical support for TWC’s mission-driven work focused on educating people of all ages to inspire a love of nature and conserving natural…

  • Bird Quest Guided Hike

    Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Join us for a free bird walk around the grounds and trails of The Wilderness Center! Fall migration is a great time to view both resident birds and species that are passing through. We will explore our woodland, prairie, and lake habitats looking for songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors. All birding levels welcome. Please dress…

  • Night Hike with Foxfield

    Sep 19, 2025 7:00PM—9:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    You may know Foxfield Preserve, our conservation cemetery, because of its beautiful meadow and forest trails many people enjoy during the day! Tonight we’ll explore these trails in a different light. Come learn about the importance of dark skies and how a green cemetery functions as an incredible habitat. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on…

  • The Enchanted Forest 2025

    Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

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

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    On October 10th and 11th, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest! Friday, October 10th 6:30 – 8:30 pm & Saturday, October 11th 4:00 – 8:30 pm $12 / Person, Children age 2 and under are free. Timeslots begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, and 4:00 pm on…

Current & Upcoming

Guided Hike

Mar 26, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.

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Doughty Gorge Opening

Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM

You're Invited! Join The Wilderness Center as we unveil Doughty Gorge, a new land preserve exclusively accessible to TWC members. In celebration of this special occasion, we're thrilled to offer a one-day, public sneak peek of this breathtaking preserve! Ribbon Cutting and Guided Tour Experience the beauty of Doughty Gorge firsthand, connect with nature, and be…

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Run Wild! Volunteering

Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM—1:00PM

We're looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways! Registration required.   Get in on the excitement of Run Wild! as runners take on the 10k, 5k, and 1Mile Fun Run! Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8am – until all the runners finish (usually done by 1pm). We have many…

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Ales for Trails

Apr 06, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

Join us for a craft beer tasting adventure at TWC! Tickets available the day of the event for $40, until sold out! Support nature, conservation, and education while sipping on craft beers and enjoying the trails at The Wilderness Center.  Longtime members and community supporters may rmember a version of this event from before 2020. However,…

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TWC Backpackers and Day hikers Club Monthly Meeting

Mar 15, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

Join TWC’s Backpackers” and Day hikers’ Club at their monthly meeting. March’s meeting will feature “The Long Walk: 2023 Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail,” presented by Chuck Merkle and detailing his months-long journey from Georgia to Maine . The program will be followed by a snack/refreshment break and then a short business meeting.

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TWC Backpackers and Day hikers Club Monthly Meeting

Feb 16, 2024 7:00PM—8:00PM

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

Join the TWC Backpackers ‘ and Day Hikers’ Club at their monthly meeting. This month will feature “Trails in Ohio, Past, Present and Future,” presented by Phil Grimm. The program will be followed by a snack/refreshment break and then a short business meeting.

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Night Hike: Spring Equinox

Mar 19, 2024 7:30PM—8:30PM

9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

  Enjoy a night hike at the Wilderness Center on the first day of spring.  Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a red-light flashlight? Bring your flashlight and we can make it red for you.  Hiking boots and weather appropriate attire are recommended.

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Past | Archive

Fall Family Hike

Sep 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

TWC Readers Book Chat

Sep 06, 2025 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Explore

Sep 06, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Sep 05, 2025 9:00PM—10:30PM

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

Planetarium Show: Explore

Sep 05, 2025 8:00PM—9:00PM

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