The Wilderness Center has reopened to the public. We ask that you please note and respect the following adaptations to our operations.
In accordance with the Responsible Restart Ohio program, visitors will be required to wear masks and asked to respect physical distancing requirements, one-way directional guidelines and occupancy restrictions. We ask that visitors to our trails travel in a clockwise direction and maintain a 6 foot distance from others. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you please plan your visit at a later date.
We appreciate your continued support.
Native Plant Celebration
Register for our virtual Native Plant Celebration with Dr. Doug Tallamy on Aug. 22!
Your Wild Classroom
Enhance your elementary student’s natural science studies with a natural science subscription package that will get your child outside, observing, studying, and learning.
Hot Topics in Astronomy
Enjoy this virtual lecture series from the comfort of your own home! Check out the programs and get registered.
Donate Today
We need your support to connect people with nature and conserve wild places. Please donate today.
Foxfield Preserve
Foxfield Preserve is a conservation burial ground operated by The Wilderness Center, offering a beautiful resting place and a meaningful legacy.
Calendar & Upcoming Events
Sparrows (a.k.a LBBs or Little Brown Birds) can be hard to identify for beginners - and even some advanced birders - but they play an important role in our backyards and local parks and are worthy of our notice. This summer is the perfect time to work on sparrow identification- and this guide is a great start. Happy Sparrow-ing!
Have you registered for our upcoming webinar with Dr. Doug Tallamy, yet? Spaces are filling quickly. Sign-up now!
www.wildernesscenter.org/native-plant-celebration/
We know things are stressful now, but we also know that nature heals. For the next several Mondays, start your week off with a mindfulness activity that you can try on a walk around your backyard, neighborhood, local green space or along the trails of The Wilderness Center.
Even though we are not doing face-to-face programming, we can still help you learn about nature when you visit TWC! Purchase an Insect Fun Packet ($9.95) on your next visit and we will lend you a net. Then let the fun begin! All packets include a bug box, firefly craft, metamorphosis craft and camouflage game.
