TWC's ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

 

Your generosity will help protect the natural resources of our region while engaging local schools and families via our environmental education programs. Without your support, critical habitats will deteriorate under increased pressure from pollution, invasive species, climate challenges, and more.

 

 

Give today to have your gift doubled up to $50,000, supported by a generous match from the Dale and Loretta Hart Memorial Fund!

 

Thank you for your consideration. You can make your gift here.

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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

Project Feederwatch

Dec 11, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Coffee & Ecology with The Wilderness Center

Dec 11, 2025 3:00PM

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

Project Feederwatch

Dec 12, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Nurture Yourself with Breath Meditation

Dec 12, 2025 8:00AM—9:00AM

The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689

Wilderness Wanderings

TWC Blog

April 2025 Full Pink Moon

April’s full Moon is called the Pink Moon, and it occurs on Saturday, April 12.  The Moon will look full when it ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/02/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! They’re on their way! A truly delightful harbinger of spring is the dazzling appearance of hummingbirds as they return from ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/26/2025

Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Wood frogs have recently been treating vernal pool habitats to their loud quacking chorus of song, so let’s learn some ...
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Snowshoe Hares

Snowshoe hares are found throughout Canada and in the northernmost part of the U.S.  They were native to the northeast corner of ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/19/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! We are celebrating today with some interesting facts about the Virginia opossum! The Virginia opossum is the only species of ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/12/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It is the time of year when we observe, appreciate, and celebrate Ohio’s state amphibian (and a TWC mascot), the ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/05/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It’s that time of year! The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting warmer, and birds are starting to migrate! ...
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March 2025 Full Worm Moon

The full Worm Moon occurs at 2:55AM EDT on March 14, 2025.  For Southern Native American tribes, the name Worm Moon came ...
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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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