Upcoming March Events at The Wilderness Center

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 10 a.m.
Join a naturalist on the 1st Wed. every month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! All ages. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 1 p.m.
Join us for this informal time under the Planetarium dome on the 2nd Tues. of every month. Bring your questions—you’ll determine the program! Includes astronomy in the news and a tour of the sky this evening. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m.
What zips through the nighttime sky eating bugs? Bats! Join us as we discover the fascinating world of bats through slide show, games, and a special bat costume. We will make finger puppet bats to fly at home.Dress for the weather–we’ll go out rain or shine. Children ages 3-5 with an adult. $4/member; $6/nonmember; adults free.

The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join TWC Bird Club representative Pat Soehnlen for the program instructing how to set up a “bluebird trail” and how to attract them to your backyard.
Participants will be given the opportunity to make their own bluebird box with the help of TWC Bird Club members. Reservations required, since nesting box kits are limited. Call Sue at 330-412-9192 for reservations. Payment should be made at the event. $2 for the program only; $12 for program and birdbox kit.

Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00
Presented by Tim Jackson of ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management and Kirk Beach, Geology Program Manager of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
In Ohio, underground mining began back before the turn of the century. Underground mine maps are available, some dating back to the late 1800’s. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, over 6,400 underground mines are found in 42 counties across the state. Further, this number represents only two-thirds of the total number of underground mines due to missing and lost mine maps. This presentation will provide an overview of the adverse impacts caused by past underground mining activities; and, present the processes used by state agencies to identify, monitor, design and remediate underground mining problems. In addition, several examples of remediation efforts will be presented and discussed. Sponsored by the TWC Geology Club. Call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m.
Folk music of the Celtic lands, just in time for St. Patty’s Day! Fare Passage is an award-winning folk music group. They have been entertaining people throughout Ohio for two decades with British Isles and Scandinavian folk music interspersed with Russian, French Canadian, Breton France, and New England dance tunes. Includes hammered and lap dulcimers, Belgian humle, melodeon, concertina, accordion, marimba, and guitar. $8/TWC member; $10/nonmember. Children 15 and younger half price, if accompanied by an adult. We’d like to thank our Concert Series sponsor, Regas & Haag, Attorneys-at-Law. See you there!

Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m.
We had so much fun at Space Day last year, the International Year of Astronomy, we’re doing it again! Galileo first pointed a telescope at the night sky in 1609 and astronomy was forever changed. Get in the spirit with Space Day. Take a trip through the solar system! Stop at each planet, the Moon, and the Sun for a simple experiment that emphasizes a concept about it. You can
Play with a solar-powered toy, Create craters of Mercury, Use “radar” to discover the surface of Venus, Enjoy the special attributes of Earth, Take a walk in the Moon’s gravity, Erupt a Martian volcano
See the swirling storms of Jupiter, Shoot a “spaceship” through the rings of Saturn, Explore the strange Uranus, Walk in the light on Neptune And more! We hope to have solar viewing available (depending on the weather) and a replica of Galileo’s telescope on display.
Space Day is designed for families. Space Day is co-sponsored by the Southeast Science Club and the Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Families Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m.
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Listen to dino stories, sing dino songs, visit our fossil wall, and hunt for dino eggs.
Stories are for 3-4 year olds, but all ages are welcome, if they’ll be interested. Dress for the weather. Free for members; donation requested from nonmembers. Registration is optional. If there’s any reason we have to reschedule or cancel, we’ll call those who are registered. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m.
Join a naturalist on the 3rd Thu. each month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! All ages. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m.
Celebrate spring! Join the Botanizers Club for a walk to see what plants and flowers are out on this first day of spring. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 2 p.m.
Foxfield Preserve is a nature preserve cemetery at TWC. Natural burial is an economical, environmentally friendly alternative to modern burial, as fewer resources are used. As a nature preserve, we provide wildlife habitat, a clean watershed, and clean air. Walking trails allow the community to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the preserve. A natural burial at Foxfield Preserve leaves a permanent legacy for your family, community, and the natural world. Free info. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m.
CiCi’s Pizza of Massillon is hosting a night to benefit The Wilderness Center on Tue., Mar. 23, from 4-8 p.m. 10% of the proceeds will go to TWC. Enjoy great CiCi’s Pizza and help TWC, too! CiCi’s of Massillon is located at the Massillon Marketplace, across from WalMart.

Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m.
Come and help find this game bird, also known as “Timberdoodle.” This bird is usually found at TWC this time of year. You can experience his courtship dance and even help call him, if you can! Join the Bird Club on our spring search for the Woodcock. For the entire family. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m.
This hour-long stroll past wetlands will help us determine the types and abundance of frogs and toads on TWC property. These hikes are an attempt to hear the earliest breeders. May be canceled if heavy rain or high wind speeds hamper calling activity. Lynda Price, Naturalist. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Naturalists Carrie Elvey, Lynda Price, and Ken Schelgel from The Wilderness Center will once again be participating in the Migration Sensation in Shreve. Carrie and Ken will be dip-netting for aquatic insects from 8 a.m.-noon in the marsh on Cemetery Rd. Bring your boots, grab a net, and venture into the marsh to see what you can catch. Lynda will be in the Shreve Elementary gym from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with a hands-on look at marsh birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. In addition to these programs, there are many family-friendly talks at the school as well as prominent speakers throughout the day. For a more detailed schedule of events, go to www.shrevemigration.org. Please join us for the 10th year of this wonderful event!

Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m.
Full Moon this week! Let’s look at the Earth/Moon/Sun system and the effects the Moon and Sun have on us here on Earth. We’ll talk about day/night, Moon phases, eclipses, seasons, and tides. All ages. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit nature center located one mile west of Wilmot, Ohio just north of highway 250. The Center is dedicated to Nature Education, Wildlife Conservation, Natural History Research, and Community Service. The Center derives its support from memberships and donations. It is not a government agency and is not supported by taxes.