Fall Events and Programs!

Join us for our new and exciting educational events and programs!

What we do

The Wilderness Center’s mission is to inspire and nurture a connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.

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Acres Protected
Acres Under Sustainble Forest Management
Volunteer Naturalists Trained
Trees Planted (since 2021)
Miles of Trail
Preserves open to the Public
Communities Served
Students Impacted (Since 2018)
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Conservation

Restore, preserve and protect your corner of the world.

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Education

Learn more about the natural world around you.

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Community

Protect the planet and serve your community.

Programs, Events & Workshops

Events

Sigrist Woods Old Growth Forest Hike

Nov 13, 2025 1:00PM—2:00PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Nov 13, 2025 1:00PM

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

Foxfield Preserve Guided Group Tour

Nov 15, 2025 1:00PM—2:30PM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

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

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

Pandorus Sphinx Moth

Some of the most beautiful, interesting and hard-working pollinators are rarely seen.  Why? Because they work at night.   One of the members ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/04/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Monarch migration is underway! Eastern monarch butterflies are currently flying through Ohio on their way from their summer breeding grounds ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 08/28/2024

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Today we are showcasing an animal frequently associated with happiness, the Eastern Bluebird! Fairly common and easy to see from ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 08/21/2024

Woof-woof, it’s #WildlifeWednesday! Let’s learn about two of the canines/dogs that make their home here in Ohio, the red fox and the ...
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August 2024 Full Sturgeon Moon

On August 19, 2024, we will be treated to the full Sturgeon Moon.  This full Moon occurs at exactly 2:26PM EDT – ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 08/14/2024

Today’s #WildlifeWednesday is also a summer #WildflowerWednesday as we highlight wingstem, a member of the aster family which is currently in full ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 08/07/2024

It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are showcasing an intriguing ephemeral plant that is coming up in the area, ghost pipe! Monotropa uniflora, also ...
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Bats & Dark Skies

Bats are amazing! They have lived on Earth for more than 50 million years.  There are over 1,400 different species of bats, ...
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TAKE ACTION

1.

Educate

Whether through our formal education programs, family and adult programs or guest speaker series, we want to help you dive into the wonders of your own backyard.

2.

Advocate

Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.

3.

Donate

Whether you are giving monthly support, planting a Tree Of Life in someone's honor, or making an annual contribution, your support will make a tangible difference in our community.

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