Fox Creek Restoration 2.0
The Wilderness Center is working with The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) stream mitigation team on a second restoration project on Fox Creek here in Wilmot. The project will restore more than 2,300 feet of Fox Creek, and more than six acres of wetlands and floodplain. Projects like this take longer than most people would expect, and…
Read MoreCollege of Wooster students discover TWC’s Fox Creek restoration
Congratulations to students from the College of Wooster who created the following video describing our Fox Creek restoration! We enjoyed working with you.
Read MoreDiscovering the TWC Ecosystem
Hi. I’m new here. My name is Tiffany, and I’m an artist, a nature lover, a mom, the daughter of a farmer, and the wife of a pharmacist. I’m also a learner. I like to learn about people and relationships. Much in the way that an ecologist studies ecosystems, I like to study organizations. I…
Read MoreDiscover Black Holes
Join us Saturday, May 15, 2021, on The Wilderness Center’s YouTube channel for this year’s Astronomy Day, where we will host a live event to learn about the most mysterious objects in the universe – black holes. A stellar lineup of speakers will explain what we know about black holes and the on-going research by the Laser…
Read MoreFarewell, friend
The Wilderness Center was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of TWC board member Tim Fritz. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, as well as the many community members whose lives he touched. The Fritz family legacy stretches back to before the founding of The Wilderness Center in…
Read MoreRepresentatives From Community Organizations Support 2020 Enchanted Forest Program
The Wilderness Center’s annualEnchanted Forest program will take place online October 9 & 10 at 7:00 p.m. Families are invited to drop-in on Mother Nature and her Forest Staff meeting. The night shift will give updates on their ‘department’ of the forest, sharing jokes, songs and educational stories to teach families about night life in…
Read MoreThe Wilderness Center Introduces Subscription Service, Your Wild Classroom
The Wilderness Center today announced the creation of a new subscription service to provide natural science enrichment and resources for parents and teachers in the coming school year. The approaching school year has brought with it many new challenges. Whether homeschooling, heading back into the classroom or a combination of both, The Wilderness Center intends…
Read MoreNight in with Nature: Beers in the Backyard September 12
The Wilderness Center today announced Night in with Nature: Beers in the Backyard, a virtual beer tasting and fundraiser to take place on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. Attendees will explore the wild of their own backyard while enjoying pizza and a beer tasting for two from Lockport Brewery. The $65 fee will support The…
Read MoreGuiding the Reopening
The Wilderness Center (TWC) is proud to announce the release of the COVID-19 Nature Center Toolkit, and extensive guide to address the challenges unique to nature centers and nature organizations. TWC Executive Director Jeanne Gural was instrumental in this collaboration between select members of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) and Marshall & Sterling Insurance.…
Read MoreOhio Native Plant Month
If there was ever a time to “think globally and act locally,” this April stands out as a perfect opportunity! This year Ohio will be among the first states in the country celebrating a Native Plant Month, while the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is commemorated around the world. House Bill 59, sponsored by Representative Scott…
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