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Sigrist Woods Old Growth Forest Hike
Nov 13, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a guided hike through Sigrist Woods, part of Ohio’s Old Growth Forest Network. We will look for wildlife and learn about trees and plants as we explore this beautiful habitat. Terrain: up to 2 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees
Oct 14, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTree stories, tree games, and a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages, so join in the preschool fun! Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees
Oct 01, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterTree stories, tree games, and a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages, so join in the preschool fun! Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.
View MoreNature Explorers: Terrific Trees
Sep 27, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterIn this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…
View MoreNature Explorers: Terrific Trees
Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterIn this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…
View MoreJunior Naturalist: Woodland Wonder
Jun 25, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM
Cardinal Room, Interpretive Building, The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us this summer for our 6-part Jr. Naturalist series! This program is a 4-hour day camp for children ages 7-12. We’ll be exploring different aspects of TWC during each one, however, it is not required to attend all the sessions. Let’s explore the wonders of the forest! This special habitat makes up most of…
View MoreGuided Hike: Sigrist Woods
Oct 17, 2024 1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for a guided hike through Sigrist Woods, part of Ohio’s Old Growth Forest Network. We will look for wildlife and learn about trees and plants as we explore this beautiful habitat.
View MoreTree of life Tree Planting
Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
Come join us to celebrate Earth Day and commemorate all of our Tree of Life Tributes by helping us plant trees! On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10am. Check-in at our front desk in our Interpretive Building.
View MoreTree of Life Tree Planting
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and commemorate all of our Tree of Life Tributes by helping us plant trees! On Saturday, April 20, 2024, we will be planting 452 trees as part of our Tree of Life program. The species will include a diverse mix of white pine, oaks, hickories, black gum, hornbeam, dogwoods, hazelnut, spicebush,…
View MoreTWC Members Only: Winter Tree Identification
Dec 11, 2023 1:00PM
Join TWC’s Conservation team to learn how to identify trees in winter during a tour of Wiles Woods in NW Wayne County. We will use bark, twigs, buds, and other evidence to determine what species are present. This beautiful property has many giant trees and is currently undergoing a restoration to remove invasive species and replace them…
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