Adult Education

Adult Programs

Whether you attend a program, become an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, or participate in a workshop or conference, you will discover a passionate and engaged community of life-long learners.

Visit our calendar to see upcoming public programs and sign-up to receive emails about upcoming classes and programs.

Artificial light at night has revolutionized the way we live and work outdoors, but it has come at a steep price.

Through the Backyard Habitat Initiative, TWC works with community members to increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity, protect watersheds and conserve natural resources - all from their own backyards!

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Learn about Ohio's Natural History! The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Program (OCVN) is a training program run in partnership with OSU Extension. Participants complete training in geology, plants, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, ecology, stewardship and interpretation.

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Upcoming Events

Explore these special events, and check the calendar for a full listing of upcoming classes and workshops.

Backyard Habitat Project: Build a Birdhouse: Wrens/Nuthatches/Chickadees

Mar 14, 2026 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center, Cardinal 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

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

Backyard Habitat Project: Toad Abodes

Apr 11, 2026 11:00AM—12:00PM

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