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  • 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

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

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. We’re wrapping up this year’s Jr. Naturalist program with our eyes on the sky…

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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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Members Only Hike at Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve

May 19, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Brewster , OH

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…

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TWC Readers’ Group Book Chat

Mar 04, 2023 2:00PM—3:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

We’ll be discussing Fen, Bog, and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx. A geographically and historically widespread look at the degradation of wetlands and the present day consequences. All are welcome!

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Past | Archive

Wilderness Center Woodcarvers Club Meeting

Sep 13, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature as Inspiration

Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Bird Quest Guided Hike

Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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