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 […]
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 […]
I know that it has been cloudy and rainy, but if we get a clear morning and/or evening it will be well worth your time to take the kids and spend some time under the early morning and evening skies. If you have been to the Planetarium you have heard me talk about our five […]
It’s the first day of spring and Mother Nature is tuning up for a springtime symphony! Listen to learn some of the melodies you’ll be hearing outdoors, and then go see if you can find them yourself! Happy Spring, everyone!
While TWC is closed and we aren’t able to offer in-person or on-site programming, we are going to be creating a series of fun, educational videos to engage folks of all ages. Schools are closed, but there is plenty your kids can learn right in the backyard! Over the next few weeks, join Karrie for […]
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.
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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...
