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  • Owl Prowl

    May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

  • 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…

Current & Upcoming

Guided 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.

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Tree 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. 

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Tree 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,…

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TWC 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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Storytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees

Oct 11, 2023 10:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Tree stories, tree games, pretending to be trees, and a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages, so join in as we experience the magic of trees.   Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating…

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Storytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees

Oct 17, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

  Tree stories, tree games, pretend to be trees, and a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages, so join in as we experience the magic of trees.   Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively…

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Storytime Sprouts: Me and the Trees

Oct 26, 2022 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Gather with Terri to delight in tree stories, tree songs, and tree fingerplays followed by a walk under the beautiful autumn trees. Fall at TWC is special for all ages so join the preschool fun. This popular preschool program is for ages 2-6, and siblings are welcome. We are pleased to offer this event FREE…

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Past | Archive

Tree of Life Tree Planting

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287

Run Wild! 2025

Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM—12:00PM

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

Volunteer at Run Wild!

Apr 26, 2025 7:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Sw Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Apr 26, 2025 11:00AM—11:30AM

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

Planetarium Show: Living Worlds

Apr 26, 2025 1:00PM—1:30PM

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

Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sigrist Woods & Foxfield Preserve

Apr 25, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689. We will meet at the Pioneer trailhead.