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  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 02, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Exploring Plant-Pollinator Relationships Presented by Dr. Jennifer Ison, College of Wooster Spring starts with bees in the breeches! Learn how queen bumblebees pollinate an early spring wildflower and why it matters. In her talk, Jennifer will provide a preview of many of the superb forest wildflowers that will be on display during April, an overview…

  • Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

    Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

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    Learn more about American toads! From the myth that they cause warts to their long, musical trill on spring evenings, these native amphibians make for great neighbors. We’ll discuss their habitat needs and build toad abodes to shelter them as they eat insects and invertebrates in our backyard ecosystems.   1 toad abode kit per…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 11, 2026 1:00PM

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

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    Watershed-wise Landscaping Presented by Elaine Bast, Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our waterways and how you can turn your yard into its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators.  This program will be offered in-person and virtually. Registration…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month: Rain Barrel Workshop

    Apr 11, 2026 2:30PM—3:30PM

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

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    Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

  • Carl & Audrey Lavin Speaker Series: Celebrating Native Plant Month

    Apr 16, 2026 6:00PM

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

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    Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…

Current & Upcoming

Nature Camp 2026

Jun 08, 2026 9:00AM—Jul 31, 2026 4:00PM

Explore local nature! Unleash your curiosity! Learn through play! CLICK Here to Register for Nature Camp! The Program: Designed for campers aged 5-12, Nature Camp takes place at The Wilderness Center’s headquarters preserve near Wilmot, Ohio. The camp day will start and end at the Nature Center, morning and afternoon adventures take groups out on…

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City Nature Challenge Bioblitz

Apr 25, 2026 2:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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A portion of The Wilderness Center’s headquarters property falls within the Cleveand-Akron-Canton boundary for the City Nature Challenge. Join us in a bioblitz as we take to the field and document our wildlife sightings with iNaturalist! This program is part of TWC’s Earth Day celebration. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION! 8 am ~ Run Wild! 1-Mile Fun…

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Trivia Night at Codex Brewing

Apr 07, 2026 6:30PM—8:30PM

Codex Brewing 6305 Whipple Ave NW North Canton, OH

Join The Wilderness Center for a night out in Stark County!  We’ve teamed up with Codex Brewing and Trivia Tuesdays with Joel to bring you Ohio Nature & Wildlife Trivia! Round One kicks off with General Trivia.  Test your knowledge on topics ranging from a lively mix of pop culture, and history, to delightfully random…

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Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

May 23, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about our local wildlife! Animals come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each has unique features and behaviors for us to investigate. We’ll meet some of TWC’s ambassador animals and hit the trails to see who else we can find! Nature Explorers is…

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Nature Explorers: Amazing Animals

May 21, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn all about our local wildlife! Animals come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes. Each has unique features and behaviors for us to investigate. We’ll meet some of TWC’s ambassador animals and hit the trails to see who else we can find! Nature Explorers is…

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Night Hike: Owl Prowl

May 15, 2026 8:30PM—9:30PM

The Wilderness Center, Nature 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, how to identify species by their calls, and signs that they are living nearby. Then we will try to spot some owls out on the trail. Terrain: up to…

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TWC Sampler Day: Creature Feature

May 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

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

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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. All ages. An adult must accompany children under 12.

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TWC Sampler Day: Creature Feature

May 14, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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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. All ages. An adult must accompany children under 12.

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Backyard Actions for Spring Bird Migration

May 02, 2026 9:30AM—11:00AM

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

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In just a few weeks, the Spring bird migration will be peaking in our area! Join TWC staff to learn more about this incredible natural phenomenon and a smorgasbord of tips and tricks to support native birds on their journey. We’ll cover topics like incorporating Dark Sky-approved lighting at home, various options to prevent window…

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Amphibian Safari Night Hike

Apr 17, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

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Join us for a night hike that doubles as a community science project! Tonight, we’ll learn how to identify frog vocalizations, then hike around TWC’s wetlands, collecting data on our native toads and frog populations. These amphibians play an important role in wetland ecosystems. Spring monitoring programs use their mating calls to track populations and…

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Past | Archive

Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky- Big Bird’s Adventure

Mar 24, 2026 11:30AM—12:30PM

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

Storytime Sprouts: Day of the Dinosaurs

Mar 24, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

Astronomy Day

Mar 21, 2026 10:00AM—9:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Project Feederwatch

Mar 20, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center, Nature Center, Wildlife Observation Room, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689

Spring Equinox Night Hike

Mar 20, 2026 8:00PM—9:00PM

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

Backpackers and Dayhikers Club Meeting

Mar 20, 2026 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689