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Nature Explorers: Wildlife is Everywhere

Oct 25, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will focus on what it means to be wild and where we can find wildlife in the world around us. Learn about adaptations like camouflage while making new observations about the world around you. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Guided Hike: Pioneer Woods

Oct 25, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Join us for a guided hike along Pioneer Path to experience the fall colors. We will explore the surrounding plants and animals as well as the unique trail. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended, spots are limited.

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Nature Explorers: Wildlife is Everywhere

Oct 02, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will focus on what it means to be wild and where we can find wildlife in the world around us. Learn about adaptations like camouflage while making new observations about the world around you. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 27, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Animal Keeper for a Day

Sep 18, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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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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Nature Explorers: Terrific Trees

Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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In this session of Nature Explorers, we will learn about trees! Trees are incredibly important to humans and home to many of our favorite forest critters. Learn about different types of trees and make a fun leaf craft to take home. Nature Explorers is a seasonal early childhood program for children 3-7 years old. Only…

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Nature as Inspiration

Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

The Gardens at Homestead 8226 OH 241 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

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We are delighted to invite you to our Nature as Inspiration, fundraising event.  Please join us at The Gardens at Homestead for an evening celebrating Nature as Inspiration as we work to generate critical support for TWC’s mission-driven work focused on educating people of all ages to inspire a love of nature and conserving natural…

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Exploring Senses Night Hike

Jul 18, 2025 9:00PM—10:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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Bats can hear shapes, raccoons’ sense of touch is 4-5 times better than humans, and you make your own night vision. Join us at The Wilderness Center for a nighttime program exploring the unique senses of nocturnal creatures. We’ll practice some tricks to mimic these adaptations and sense the nighttime world in a whole new way.…

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Foto Fest

Jun 06, 2025 9:00AM—Jun 07, 2025 4:00PM

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Join the TWC Photography Club for their 31st Annual Foto Fest June 6 & 7, 2025 9am – 4pm   The TWC Photo Club displays hundreds of photographs and invites guests to vote for their favorites. Please contact The Wilderness Center Photography Club to learn more about submitting artwork to Foto Fest Foto Fest is…

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Lash’s Bog State Nature Preserve Bio Blitz!

Jun 20, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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Discover Lash's Bog State Nature Preserve with a Community BioBlitz! Explore the amazing biodiversity of Lash's Bog State Nature Preserve with us! Join us for a fun-filled day documenting the incredible variety of plants, animals, and other living things that call this unique place home. We'll be using the iNaturalist app, a user-friendly tool on…

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