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  • World Snake Day

    Jul 16, 2025 1:30PM—2:30PM

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

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    World Snake Day, celebrated every year on July 16th, is dedicated to celebrating snakes and their important role in the environment. Often feared and misunderstood, these creatures are important for maintaining ecological balance, controlling pest populations, and supporting biodiversity. These remarkable reptiles also have a multitude of fascinating adaptations and behaviors to discover. Join us…

  • Exploring Senses Night Hike

    Jul 18, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Bats can hear shapes, raccoons’ sense of touch is 4-5 times better than humans, and you make your own night vision. Join us at The Wilderness Center for a nighttime program exploring the unique senses of nocturnal creatures. We’ll practice some tricks to mimic these adaptations and sense the nighttime world in a whole new way.…

  • 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

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    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

  • 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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    Join us for “Moths of the Night” as we explore Ohio’s nocturnal moths.  Moths are incredible creatures!  Of Ohio’s more than 3000 moth species, most are nocturnal.  Some special guest speakers will share their knowledge and love of moths with us.  We’ll learn about the value of moths as pollinators, food for other animals and…

Current & Upcoming

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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Hike Our Trails Volunteer Series: Sugar Creek Trail

May 02, 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: 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.

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

Junior Naturalist: Scales & Tales

Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Falcon Flats Reborn: A Wetland Restoration Reveal

Jun 30, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fairless Elementary School 12000 Navarre Rd SW Navarre, OH 44662

Native Plant Pop Up Shop

Jun 28, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Firefly Festival

Jun 28, 2025 7:00PM—10:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Junior Naturalist: Woodland Wonder

Jun 25, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

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