February

Wilderness Walk Wed., Feb. 1, 10 a.m.
Join a naturalist on the first Wednesday of every month for a walk on our trails.
See what’s interesting today! Free.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show

Fri., Feb. 3, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show; then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free.

Bird Banding

Sat., Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-noon
See birds up close as banding procedures are explained and demonstrated. Discover
what is learned from bird banding research. Lynda Price, Naturalist. Free.

Ohio Birds of Prey Sat., Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m.
Learn about native Ohio birds of prey. See live birds and investigate the adaptations they have that make them unique and allow them to survive in their habitats. Program will be presented by a Stark Parks naturalist. All ages. Free.

Nature Book Club Sat., Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey has been called one of the best American nature narratives. Join discussion with the Book Club. Free.

Glacier Park Revisited

Sun., Feb. 5, 2 p.m.
Fritz and Alice Schmitthenner of the Botanizers Club revisit Glacier National Park. Free.

Full Moon Walk: Moon of Ice

Mon., Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m.
Walk under the light of the full moon. This year, we’re exploring the Celtic names for full moons. Have you seen ice-covered branches lit by the moonlight? We may not be that lucky, but we will see ice on lake or pond. We’ll meet in the parking lot, then go for a quiet walk to see and hear evening
wonders. Readings from favorite nature writers will help us discover and enjoy
the seasons. Dress for the weather. You may bring a flashlight, but try not to use
it. We’ll cancel if it’s raining, snowing, or the weather’s dangerous—check our
Facebook page after 4 p.m. if there’s any doubt. Free for TWC members;
donation requested from nonmembers.

Docent Enrichment: The Rock Cycle

Tue., Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
Let’s learn the basics about rocks. We are going to “show and tell” about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Lynda will explain how they are different, where you can find them, and why. We will also learn what we will most likely find in our area.
Docents are TWC volunteers who lead our established group programs. For TWC Docents and those interested in docenting. Free.

Foxfield Preserve Info Session

Sat., Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
Foxfield Preserve is a nature preserve cemetery at TWC. Natural burial is an
economical, environmentally friendly alternative to modern burial. As a nature
preserve, we provide wildlife habitat, a clean watershed, and clean air. Walking
trails allow the community to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the preserve. A
natural burial at Foxfield Preserve leaves a permanent legacy for your family, community, and the natural world. Free info session.

Story Time: Groundhog Hill

Wed., Feb. 15, 11 a.m.
Celebrate Groundhog Day! We’ll have great groundhog stories and
funny finger plays. Visit Groundhog Hill to see a real groundhog burrow.
We focus on stories for 3-4 year olds, but younger and older children are welcome, if you think they’ll be interested. Dress for the weather. Registration is optional; however, if we have to reschedule or cancel, we’ll call the folks who are registered. Free for TWC members; donation requested from nonmembers.

The Interpretive Building will be closed Feb. 21 for the Presidents’ Day alternate holiday. Enjoy the trails!

Wilderness Walk Thu., Feb. 16, 10 a.m.
Join a naturalist on the third Thursday of every month for a walk on our trails. See
what’s interesting today! Free.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Sat., Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

TWC Bird Club invites you to join us for the 15th ANNUAL GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT! We need your help! Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as
15 minutes on count day. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.
Scientists and bird enthusiasts can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. Bird populations are dynamic; they are constantly in flux. No single scientist
or team of scientists could hope to document the complex distribution and movements of so many species in
such a short time.  We will meet in the Wildlife Observation Room at 9 a.m. to begin counting species as they come and go at the feeder stations. You can join us any time of the day (up until 3 p.m.) and stay and count as long as you like, 15 min. - an hour - 1/2 day - or, if you're “hardcore,” all day!!! Free.

Your Night Sky Planetarium Show

Sat., Feb. 25, 2 p.m.
We’re trying something different in the Planetarium this year! Join us one
Saturday each month for “Your Night Sky.” After a quick update of astronomy in the news, we’ll see a star show of tonight’s sky. The rest is up to you—ask questions or bring up some astronomical topic you’d like to know more about. We’ll try to answer them that afternoon, but it’s a big universe! If we or others in the audience can’t answer right away, we’ll find out and follow up next month. All ages. Free.

* The bridge to the Sigrist Woods Trail is closed as of this writing. We don’t know when it will reopen. There’s a “back way” in, but it’s quite wet. Stop in the office for directions if you need to access it before the bridge is done.

March

Star Watch & Planetarium Show

Fri., Mar. 2, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show; then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free.

Learn Bird Calls Hike

Sat., Mar. 3, 10 a.m.
Last year we learned about bird calls while we were inside. This year, as
suggested, we will learn them outdoors! You do not need to have attended the
“Learn Bird Calls” classes to come along. Naturalist Lynda Price will do a short
introduction indoors and then we will go out to listen and and identify what
we can! All ages. Free.

Nature Book Club Sat., Mar. 3, 2 p.m.
Bringing It to the Table by Wendell Berry is a collection of essays about farmers, farming, and sustainable agriculture. Come and share thoughts with the Book Club. Free.

Trees of Ohio Sun., Mar. 4, 2 p.m.
Marvin Smith of the TWC Botanizers will take you on a slide tour of Ohio’s trees. This is an indoor program. Free.

Docent Enrichment: Early Spring Walk Tue., Mar. 6, 2 p.m.
Depending on the weather, we may or may not see signs of spring. We are going to take a walk to study the plants that are coming up, listen for frogs that may be singing, and study the animal signs we find. If it’s been really cold and spring is late, we’ll talk about how animals have survived the cold!
Docents are TWC volunteers who lead our established group programs. For TWC
Docents and those interested in docenting. Free.

Full Moon Walk: Moon of Winds

Thu., Mar. 8, 6:30 p.m.
March winds howl! It’s also a good time to look for animals as they start
getting more active for the coming spring. This year, we’re exploring the Celtic names for full moons. We’ll meet in the parking lot, then go for a quiet walk to see and hear evening wonders. Readings from favorite nature writers help us discover and enjoy the seasons. Dress for the weather. You may bring a flashlight, but try
not to use it. We’ll cancel if it’s raining, snowing, or the weather’s dangerous-check our Facebook page after 4 p.m. if there’s any doubt. Free for TWC members; donation requested from nonmembers.

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Meeting: Vernal Pools and Salamanders of Ohio Thu., Mar. 8, 7 p.m.
The Wilderness Center OCVN chapter invites anyone interested to join them for this evening program. Free.

The Amazing Bluebird

Sat., Mar 10, 10 a.m.
Would you like to learn more about Eastern Bluebirds? about a "bluebird
trail"? and/or how to attract these beautiful little jewels to your yard?
Join TWC Bird Club as they present THE AMAZING BLUEBIRD. Bird Club
member Pat Soehnlen will present the program instructing how to set up a
“bluebird trail” and how to attract bluebirds to your backyard. Then,
participants will be given the opportunity to make their own bluebird box.
You will need to pre-register for this event if you plan on building a bluebird box (payment can be made the day of the event). Please call Sue (330-412-9192) to reserve your bluebird box kit.

The Rock Cycle

Sat., Mar. 10, 1-2:30 p.m.
Rocks are constantly being weathered, formed, and deformed. They are constantly being recycled! Learn sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic classifications and how to generally identify rocks. Bring your own rocks to show! Appropriate for all ages except the very young. Sponsored by the TWC Geology Club. Free.

Fare Passage Concert

Sat., Mar. 10, 7 p.m.
Folk music of the Celtic lands, just in time for St. Patty’s Day! Add in some tunes
from the Viking countries and feel the heat! Fare Passage is back! Fare Passage has
entertained people throughout Ohio for over two decades. Their bill of fare is British Isles, Scandinavia, French Canada, Brittany France, and New England style dance tunes. Includes hammered dulcimer, fiddle, melodeon, concertina, accordion, marimbula, guitar, and Russian domra. $8/
member; $10/nonmember; children 15 and younger half price.
We’d like to thank our Concert Series
sponsor: Regas and Haag.

Family Nature Club

Sun., Mar. 11, 2-4 p.m.
Want to play in the woods? Want to connect with other families who love nature? Save the date for the first FAMILY NATURE CLUB meeting.

Wilderness Walk Thu., Mar. 15, 2 p.m.
Join a naturalist on the third Thursday of every month for a walk on our trails. See
what’s interesting today! Free.

Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs

Wed., Mar. 21, 11 a.m.
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Listen to dino stories, sing dino songs, visit our fossil wall, and hunt for dino eggs. We focus on stories for 3-4 year olds, but younger and older children are welcome, if you think they’ll be interested. Dress for the weather.
Registration is optional; however, if we have to reschedule or cancel, we’ll
call the folks who are registered. Free for TWC members; donation requested from nonmembers.

Woodcock Walk Wed., Mar. 21, 7 p.m.
The American Woodcock has many names - including Timberdoodle, Labrador Twister, Night Partridge, and Bog Sucker.
Wouldn't you like to see one?? Join TWC Bird Club at dusk to listen for their vocal "Peent" preceding the most spectacular aerial courtship display. We will meet in the TWC parking lot at around 7 p.m. to start listening and watching. Plan on joining us for this ‘Harbinger of Spring!‘
Be sure to dress warm – it can get pretty chilly standing there waiting – but the result is more than worth it!! Call Sue (330-412-9192) for more information.

TWC at Shreve Migration

Sat., Mar. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join naturalists Carrie Elvey, Lynda Price, and Ken Schlegel and the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists at the annual Shreve Migration Sensation in Shreve, Ohio. Carrie and Ken will run a dip-netting station to look for critters in the
marsh along Cemetery Road 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lynda will be in Shreve Elementary 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with a hands-on look at marsh birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The OCVNers will host family-friendly crafts, games and activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. In addition, there are many prominent speakers at the school throughout the day and bird spotters in the marsh all morning. For a more detailed schedule of events, go to www.shrevemigration.org

Your Night Sky Planetarium Show

Sat., Mar. 24, 2 p.m.
Join us one Saturday each month for “Your Night Sky.” After a quick update of astronomy in the news, we’ll see a star show of tonight’s sky. The rest is up to you—ask questions or bring up some astronomical topic you’d like to know more about. We’ll try to answer them that
afternoon, but it’s a big universe! If we or others in the audience can’t answer right away, we’ll find out and follow up next month. All ages. Free.