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  • Members Only Hike at Belknap Woods

    Feb 14, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

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    Join TWC’s Director of Conservation on a Valentine’s Day hike at Belknap Woods near Atwood Lake. This preserve will be opened to the public soon, but you will get a sneak peek and private tour of the site before anyone else. We will discuss the process of opening a new trail and preserve, while learning…

  • Presentation: Dark-Sky Friendly Lighting

    Feb 15, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    A dark sky is an important part of our environment and must be preserved through appropriate conservation practices.  Outdoor lighting disrupts wildlife, impacts human health, wastes money and energy, contributes to climate change, and blocks our view of the universe.  In this Presentation/demonstration, learn what the different types of light pollution are, the differences between…

  • Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

    Feb 21, 2025 7:00PM

    The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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    Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February. Join us for a night hike as we explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of the song dog at its most active time of year. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a…

Current & Upcoming

Members Only Hike at Belknap Woods

Feb 14, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Register

Join TWC’s Director of Conservation on a Valentine’s Day hike at Belknap Woods near Atwood Lake. This preserve will be opened to the public soon, but you will get a sneak peek and private tour of the site before anyone else. We will discuss the process of opening a new trail and preserve, while learning…

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Coyote Howl Prowl Night Hike

Feb 21, 2025 7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February. Join us for a night hike as we explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of the song dog at its most active time of year. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a…

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Nature Explorers: Tracks!

Feb 15, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join us on our adventure of learning about tracks! Winter is a great time to see and learn about what winter animals may be around us. This is a unique sneak peek to our popular seasonal program. Nature Explorers is a new 3-7 year old seasonal program. Only register the children that will be actively…

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Jan 11, 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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Guided Hike

Dec 13, 2024 1:00PM

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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BioBlitz!

Sep 13, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join The Wilderness Center in our quest to document all species of plants, animals, and other living things on our property! We will be using iNaturalist (a smartphone app) to record as many species as possible during this full-day event. During regular hours (10 AM – 4 PM), TWC staff will be available to help…

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Guided Hike: Fall Colors on Pioneer Path

Oct 24, 2024 3:00PM—4:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

FREE! Join us for a free guided hike as we go along Pioneer Path to experience the fall colors. We will explore the surrounding plants and animals as well as the unique trail. Dress for the weather and be prepared to hike, spots are limited.

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Guided Hike: Sigrist Woods

Oct 17, 2024 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Join us for a guided hike through Sigrist Woods, part of Ohio’s Old Growth Forest Network. We will look for wildlife and learn about trees and plants as we explore this beautiful habitat.

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Backyard Habitat Initiative Speaker: Lisa Rainsong, Gardening for a Concert

Sep 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Gardening for a Concert: Creating Concert Halls for Nature’s Music from Parks to Your Backyard From bird songs in the spring and summer to an evening chorus of crickets and katydids in later summer into fall, we can invite and welcome nature’s chorus into our yards and gardens. A large park may have a full-sized…

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Nov 21, 2024 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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Past | Archive

Storytime Sprouts: Snowflakes

Jan 21, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Jan 18, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

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

Winter Mindfulness

Jan 18, 2025 1:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Night Hike at Foxfield with Dark Skies Presentation

Jan 17, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Backpackers’ and Dayhikers’ Club Meeting

Jan 17, 2025 7:00PM—8:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave Wilmot, OH 44689

Winter Brush Blitz at Brewster Bog

Jan 17, 2025 11:00AM

Brewster Bog 40.70594, -81.61311 ,