Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

Curious about the woods, waters, and wildlife around Wayne County? Join us for Coffee & Ecology! Each session brings together local experts and community members to explore restoration, wildlife, and the natural world through casual, engaging talks that make ecology approachable and inspire local action. Topic: Conservation in Wooster Parks with Joe Avila & Kurt Denning…

Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

On 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…

Take a tour of the winter night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including the Orion Nebula, Andromeda galaxy, the…

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. Terrain: up to 1.5 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; leisurely pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them. All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join TWC's Bird Club for Breakfast with the Birds in the Wildlife Observation Room. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be provided.

Winter 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…