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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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Tree of Life Tree Planting
Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM
Wiles Woods 3601 Easton Road West Salem, OH 44287
RegisterA Tree of Life gift to The Wilderness Center is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or commemorate a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement. Thanks to generous contributions to TWC’s Tree of Life program, we will be planting over 600 trees at this year’s Tree of Life…
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Creature Feature
May 29, 2025 2:00PM—3:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterAll ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them.
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Pond Dipping
May 29, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Dive into the world beneath the surface and go pond dipping with The Wilderness Center. Get hands-on with nets and bug trays as we identify and learn about these fascinating creatures, and how they help our freshwater ecosystems. Please be prepared to get muddy and wet.
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Guided Hike
May 29, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.
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Guided Wildflower Hike
May 17, 2025 1:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for a guided wildflower hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.
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Owl Prowl
May 09, 2025 8:30PM—9:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWhooo 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…
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Guided Hike
Mar 26, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails.
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Animal Keeper for a Day
Mar 27, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
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…
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