General Nature Walk
C’mon out and we’ll show you what there is to see! This is a very flexible program, which emphasizes seasonal trail highlights. We have a golf cart for those who find walking difficult. Walk 1 hour at TWC, 45 min.-1 hour at your site.
About TWC
Let us tell you about us! This program overviews The Wilderness Center and all the things we do. We’ll bring handouts about TWC’s current opportunities, then finish with time for questions. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Beautiful Bluebirds
Bluebirds are beautiful! Learn about their lives, find out how to attract them, and enjoy their beautiful flash of blue. Thanks to the North American Bluebird Society. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Birds of the Backyard
Do you have feeders? Learn about feeding and other ways to attract birds to your backyard, then talk about some of the species you’re likely to see. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Animals of Ohio
Ohio has lots of animals! See the birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of our state, with interesting info about each. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Planting to Attract Wildlife
You like watching animals and put up birdfeeders; now take the next step. Discuss ways to attract wildlife (birds and others) with the plants you add to your backyard. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Ohio Snakes
Creepy crawly or beautiful friend? People have lots of feelings about snakes! Take a look at the interesting, beneficial roles Ohio’s snakes play in our ecosystem. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Ohio Bats
True or false—bats get stuck in your hair, carry rabies, and are flying rats? False! Find out more as your group explores the interesting side of these unique mammals. Slide show/talk 30-45 min.
Tonight’s Sky
What’s up tonight? Take a tour of the night sky in our Planetarium to see constellations, galaxies, planets, and more you might be able to spot from your backyard tonight. 1 hour, at TWC only; max. 30/prog.
Star Watch
View the wonders of the universe—planets, double stars, galaxies, and more—through TWC’s Astronomy Club’s telescopes. Star Watches should begin an hour after sunset. It’s best to schedule cloud dates. If you come to TWC, we’ll use the big, research-quality Keller Telescope! 1+ hrs.; max. 30/prog. |
