TWC's ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Your generosity will help protect the natural resources of our region while engaging local schools and families via our environmental education programs. Without your support, critical habitats will deteriorate under increased pressure from pollution, invasive species, climate challenges, and more.
Give today to have your gift doubled up to $50,000, supported by a generous match from the Dale and Loretta Hart Memorial Fund!
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What we do
The Wilderness Center’s mission is to inspire and nurture a connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
Acres Protected
Acres Under Sustainble Forest Management
Volunteer Naturalists Trained
Trees Planted (since 2021)
Miles of Trail
Preserves open to the Public
Communities Served
Students Impacted (Since 2018)
Programs, Events & Workshops
Wilderness Wanderings
TWC Blog
January 2026 Full Wolf Moon
The first full Moon of 2026, the Wolf Moon, occurs on January 3, at exactly 5:03AM EST. At this moment the Sun ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 12/31/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday, party animals! On New Year's Eve, a date known for elaborate gatherings and celebrations, let's learn about one of the ...
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The State of Conservation at TWC Part 2: Beneath the Canopy– A Peek into Forest Quality
Curious about the health of our local ecosystems and how The Wilderness Center (TWC) protects them? This 3-part series will provide a ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 12/24/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Mrooowwwr. Purr. Hiss. Growl. These are the sounds one could hear from Ohio’s resident wildcat, the bobcat. These small native ...
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Winter Solstice 2025
Winter solstice, the official astronomical beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere, is almost here. It will happen on Sunday, December 21, ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 12/17/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! ‘Tis the season for the longest running citizen science project in the world, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Up through ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 12/10/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! As harsh winter weather approaches, we are featuring an animal that uses hibernation as a survival strategy, the thirteen-lined ground ...
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2025
The Geminid meteor shower is a perennial favorite and is well known for being the best meteor shower of the year. Earth’s ...
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