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  • The Enchanted Forest 2025

    Oct 10, 2025 6:30PM—Oct 11, 2025 8:30PM

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

    REGISTER FOR ENCHANTED FOREST!

    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

Pop-Up Speaker: Dave Hanna from Pacific Rim Conservation in Hawaii

Oct 22, 2025 6:00PM

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

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Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting pop-up speaker presentation as we welcome visiting researcher and seabird conservation technician Dave Hanna from Pacific Rim Conservation in Hawaii.  This program will highlight some of the numerous projects PRC manages as it works to maintain and restore native bird diversity, populations, and habitats in Hawaii and…

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Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Oct 16, 2025 7:00PM

Boo Bear’s Brew 140 S Walnut St Wooster, OH 44691

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Curious about the woods, waters, and wildlife around Wayne County? Coffee & Ecology is a relaxed, café-style, community conservation-focused roundtable—no presentation, just a short spark shared by local conservationists to kick things off and a thoughtful conversation shaped by your questions and local experience. First Gathering Focus: Conservation in Wayne County – what's the lay…

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Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 27, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Fall Family Hike

Sep 11, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Come explore the magic of the changing fall forests with a TWC naturalist! Terrain: up to 1 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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The State of Conservation at TWC: Implementing Our Vision- Overview of TWC’s New Monitoring Program

Nov 19, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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The State of Conservation at TWC is a 3-Part Series that is offered in-person and virtually. Curious about the health of our local ecosystems and how The Wilderness Center (TWC) protects them? Join us for an insightful three-part series presented by TWC's conservation experts. This series will provide a transparent look into our ongoing efforts,…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 21, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 20, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 14, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Project Feederwatch

Nov 13, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Interpretive Building viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

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Past | Archive

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 04, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club

Oct 03, 2025 8:30PM—10:00PM

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

Planetarium Show: Halloween: Celestial Origins

Oct 03, 2025 7:30PM—8:30PM

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

Fall Stewardship Challenge Volunteer: Old Field Prairie Restoration

Oct 03, 2025 12:00PM

Murray Preserve, Glenmont, OH 44628

Fall Family Hike

Oct 02, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nature Explorers: Wildlife is Everywhere

Oct 02, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689