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  • Moths of the Night

    Aug 23, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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    TWC is celebrating Ohio’s nocturnal moths!  An incredible line-up of special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of these nocturnal pollinators with us.  TWC’s Enchanted Forest Luna Moth will be onsite distributing snacks and facilitating crafts.  Join us for a fun, learning-filled day! You might be surprised to learn how many foods we…

  • 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…

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Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 2): Invasive Shrub Removal

Aug 08, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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This is a two-part volunteer restoration effort we're running this summer to continue improving conditions at Fox Creek. Last year, we did a clean-up as part of the Fall Stewardship Challenge, but the stream continues to collect new debris and invasive plants limit the amount of native shrubs that can grow. Part 1 (July 25) is focused…

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Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 1): Trash Clean-Up

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

This is a two-part volunteer restoration effort we're running this summer to continue improving conditions at Fox Creek. Last year, we did a clean-up as part of the Fall Stewardship Challenge, but the stream continues to collect new debris and invasive plants limit the amount of native shrubs that can grow. Part 1 (July 25) is focused…

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Roots of Renewal: Restoring Brewster Bog

Jun 07, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,

Be part of something that lasts. Join us for Roots of Renewal, a special volunteer event focused on reforesting the old homesite at Brewster Bog—an ecologically significant site in need of restoration. Together, we’ll plant a hundreds of native trees, including multiple species of oak, black gum, and tulip poplar, laying the groundwork for a…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Solo Participation

Apr 04, 2025 12:00PM—May 30, 2025 2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Pond Trail

May 30, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

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

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

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Winter Brush Blitz: The Final Push!

Mar 06, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.713015, -81.607910 ,

The Brush Blitz was a massive success, and we made serious progress—but we’re not done yet! There’s still a huge opportunity to make a lasting impact at Brewster Bog, and right now is the perfect time to act. The north side of Brewster Bog is a high-value habitat with a mix of wetland types, but…

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Winter Brush Blitz: The Final Push!

Mar 05, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Brewster Bog 40.713015, -81.607910 ,

The Brush Blitz was a massive success, and we made serious progress—but we’re not done yet! There’s still a huge opportunity to make a lasting impact at Brewster Bog, and right now is the perfect time to act. The north side of Brewster Bog is a high-value habitat with a mix of wetland types, but…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Belknap Woods

May 23, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

Belknap Woods

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Fox Creek Trail

May 16, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

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

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Zoar Woods

May 09, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

Zoar Woods, 40.578565, -81.443807

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

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Past | Archive

Animal Keeper for a Day

Jul 30, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

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

Fox Creek Clean-Up (Part 1): Trash Clean-Up

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM—3:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Junior Naturalist: Winged Wonders

Jul 23, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

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

Storytime Sprouts: Going on a Bug Hunt

Jul 22, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Dark Skies Matter

Jul 19, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

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