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.
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)
Programs, Events & Workshops
Wilderness Wanderings
TWC Blog
Wildlife Wednesday 09/25/2024
The striking luna moth, also known as the American moon moth, spends about a month of its life cycle as a hungry ...
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Comet C/2023 A3
“Comets are like cats: they have tails, and they do precisely what they want.” Davis H. Levy, Comets: Creators and Destroyers A ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/18/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! How much do you know about slugs? Let’s learn some interesting facts about them! Slug bodies are mostly made up ...
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September 2024 Full Harvest Moon
This year’s full Harvest Moon on September 17, 2024, has a lot going on. The Moon will look full when it rises ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 09/11/2024
It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are talking about bears (oh my!). More specifically, the American black bear. Visitors to The Wilderness Center often ...
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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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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.
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Advocate
Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.
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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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