The Wilderness Center was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of TWC board member Tim Fritz. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, as well as the many community members whose lives he touched. The Fritz family legacy stretches back to before the founding of The Wilderness Center in […]
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!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
TWC is seeking volunteers to help with our Tree-of-Life planting on Saturday, April 24th. Celebrate Earth Day by helping us plant trees dedicated during 2019 and 2020. We will meet at 9:00 am. Come on out whether you just want to plant a few saplings or help out with planting until we’re done. For more information you can contact Gary at (330) 359-5235 or gary@wildernesscenter.org.
#treeoflife #planttrees #earthday
Squirrels need their vegetables too!
Squirrel Corn is closely related to a garden favorite, Bleeding Heart, and both plants have uniquely shaped flowers that bloom from April to May. Squirrel Corn’s roots have nodules that resemble little corn on the cob kernels, hence its name. This plant’s primary pollinators are queen bumblebees because only queen bees are strong enough to prey open their unique petals to get to the nectar and pollen. True to their name, Squirrel Corn plants can also attract squirrels and other small rodents like mice and chipmunks when they bloom!
#backyardbiodiversity #nativeplantmonth
Do you want some lox, next to a fox, near some Wild Blue Phlox?
Wild Blue Phlox is a fragrant perennial plant found across the Midwest in woods and fields. This charismatic delicate plant has charming small flowers that look like the quintessential cartoon flower. In this plant’s eastern range, petals are notched, but petals are wider and not notched in the plant’s western range. Wild Blue Phlox provides many ecosystem services to other organisms such as rabbits, voles, and other small mammals that eat the roots and insect pollinators such as butterflies and bees that drink up the nectar.
#backyardbiodiversity #nativeplantmonth
Information: www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PHDI5
Photo source: williambritten.com/wordpress/wildflowers/smoky-mountains-wildflowers-blue-phlox/
April is environmental educator month- and today our very own Robin Gill was highlighted as an outstanding educator by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio. Congratulations, Robin!During the month of April we will be highlighting Environmental Education Professionals. If you know of an #EE provider that we should highlight send info to director@eeco-online.org.
Today is Robin Gill! Robin is the Astronomy Education Specialist at The Wilderness Center. She is passionate about making astronomy and a love of the night sky accessible to all ages. Robin also runs the Dark Sky Initiative, helping us all to conserve our astronomy heritage. As Robin says – “ The Night Sky is Wilderness, too”
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#EE #EEcareers #getoutside #createsafespaces #inthistogether #natureismyhappyplace
