Posted in Ohio August 27, 2020 by

Your Kids Will Love The Nature Playscape, Feeding Geese And Hiking Trails At The Wilderness Center In Ohio

Here in Ohio, there’s no shortage of beautiful, natural attractions. In addition to stunning trails, The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, Ohio features a one-of-a-kind nature playscape that kids will absolutely love.  If you’re looking for somewhere new to explore outdoors with the family, it makes a wonderful day trip destination.

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Tucked away on 4,000 peaceful acres, The Wilderness Center is a non-profit nature center and land conservancy.
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You'll find it along Alabama Avenue SW in Wilmot.
With 10 miles of hiking trails on more than 600 acres, you'll trek through old growth forests, meadows, prairies and wetlands.
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To view a map of the trail system in a separate tab or window, click here.
You'll definitely want to be on the lookout for wildlife during your visit. It's not uncommon to spot beautiful songbirds or friendly rabbits.
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Don't forget your camera!
Kids will especially appreciate the Nature Playscape, where they're encouraged to explore, dig and climb.
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If your little ones don't get to spend a lot of time outside on a regular basis, it's a great way to get them to connect with nature.
Instead of the traditional playground materials, you'll find streams, plants, boulders, logs, earth mounds and more at the Nature Playscape.
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For more information about the Nature Playscape, visit The Wilderness Center's website.
If you're interested in educational programs or other events, follow The Wilderness Center on Facebook to stay up to date!
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Have you ever explored The Wilderness Center? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more nature fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: The 15 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In Ohio That Everyone Should Visit.

Address: 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689, USA