Current & Upcoming
Kid’s Animal Tracks Adventure
Feb 21, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM
Cardinal Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us on our adventure of learning about tracks! Winter is a great time to observe and learn about the animals that may be living in the forest around us, often keeping out of sight. This program is a unique sneak peek at our popular seasonal program: Nature Explorers. This is a youth program designed…
View MoreWinter Mindfulness
Jan 24, 2026 1:00PM
Buckeye Room, Nature Center, The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterStillness, Resilience, and maybe even, Joy! Explore how the deep winter months can be nourishing times of self-reflection, creativity, and restorative rest. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to thrive in late winter through outdoor nature immersion, mindful tea drinking, and stillness meditation. Instructor: Caryl Church-Jesseph, M.A. Caryl Church-Jesseph (she/her) has a Masters Degree in Art…
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Snowy Day
Jan 20, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWinter is cold, but we’ll warm your heart with stories and songs. We’ll take a short walk to see signs of animals and look for our missing mitten. Make sure to dress for playing in the snow. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children…
View MoreNew Moon Night Hike
Jan 16, 2026 7:00PM—8:30PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterOn the darkest night of the month, the stars still shine big and bright over TWC (fingers-crossed)! Join us for an evening exploring the cold, clear winter landscape with a special focus on the night sky full of winter phenomena overhead. We’ll start inside with a Tonight’s Sky planetarium show and then bundle up for…
View MoreStorytime Sprouts: Snowy Day
Jan 07, 2026 10:00AM—11:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterWinter is cold, but we’ll warm your heart with stories and songs. We’ll take a short walk to see signs of animals and look for our missing mitten. Make sure to dress for playing in the snow. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children…
View MoreNight Hike: Winter Solstice Special
Dec 19, 2025 6:30PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterEnjoy a night hike at the Wilderness Center during the longest night of the year. Learn about the history of the winter solstice and why it is celebrated. Also enjoy a special holiday planetarium show after the hike. After your show, weather permitting, join the Astronomy Club in TWC’s observatory to enjoy what the winter…
View MoreNurture Yourself with Breath Meditation
Feb 13, 2026 8:00AM—9:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for this quarter’s themed program: Nurture Yourself with Breath Meditation This unique offering welcomes you into the Nature Center before the hubbub of the day begins, for an hour of quiet meditation in the wildlife observation room. The sounds of the forest waking up provide a soothing background as you take a…
View MoreNurture Yourself with Breath Meditation
Jan 09, 2026 8:00AM—9:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for this quarter’s themed program: Nurture Yourself with Breath Meditation This unique offering welcomes you into the Nature Center before the hubbub of the day begins, for an hour of quiet meditation in the wildlife observation room. The sounds of the forest waking up provide a soothing background as you take a…
View MoreNurture Yourself with Breath Meditation
Dec 12, 2025 8:00AM—9:00AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for this quarter’s themed program: Nurture Yourself with Breath Meditation This unique offering welcomes you into the Nature Center before the hubbub of the day begins, for an hour of quiet meditation in the wildlife observation room. The sounds of the forest waking up provide a soothing background as you take a…
View MorePlanetarium Show: Season of Light
Dec 20, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
Planetarium, Astronomy Building, 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
RegisterJoin us for this seasonal favorite. Explore the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of the winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican, and Hopi. Learn how these ancient rituals changed over time to become many of the world's most endearing Christmas and New…
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