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.
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Buttterflyweed grows like a weed along roadsides and in the ditches of southern Ohio. In northeastern Ohio our soil is different (clay vs. sandy) so we are not as lucky. However, if you find a spot that Butteflyweed likes in your yard or garden, consider yourself in for a treat!
The plant is slow to come up in the spring, but once you see the shoots in late May, it grows quickly. Butterflyweed is in the Asclepias family so it is true to its name. Butterflies of all types drink the nectar from the flowers and Monarch caterpillars eat the leaves. Pictured above, the plant in my prairie garden is smaller due to competition but has maintained its place there for 20 years! Lynda
Learn all about Dark Skies and why they are so important for wildlife and human health.
Another lesson learned from nature - biomimicry for the win.
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When sunlight shining on a leaf changes rapidly, plants must protect themselves from the ensuing sudden surges of solar energy. To cope with these changes, photosynthetic organisms have developed numerous tactics. Scientists have been unable, however, to identify the underlying design principle. A p...Gray Catbirds are common visitors to our backyard thickets. They are relatives of mockingbirds and thrashers, and, like these relatives, are great song mimics. The catbirds long song can last up to 10 minutes!
We're very proud of the hard work and leadership of our executive director, Jeanne Gural, for her role in guiding our colleagues across the country through the creation of this fantastic resource! TWC is leading the way.
Guiding the Reopening « The Wilderness Center
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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 th...