Nature Fest at the Wilderness Center
Join us on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. for a special presentation on wild butterflies and bees of Ohio during Nature Fest at the Wilderness Center in Wilmot.
This FREE family-friendly event in the Buckeye Room will be followed by live music and a number of wonderful displays by local artisans and makers.
Meet some of the native bees and butterflies of Ohio.
Discover the common threats they face and how to mitigate them.
Learn how to create a pollinator oasis using a simple, affordable method.
Transform your lawn into a living ecosystem.
Discover public resources to create wildlife habitat.
Color a bumble bee and a butterfly.
Hear inspiring stories.
PLUS, enter the Save Ohio Bees raffle and take home native wildflower seeds.
Schedule
10:00 a.m. Wild Bees & Butterflies of Ohio presentation by Tracy Teuscher
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Live music from High Country Bluegrass
12:30 p.m. Saturday Creature Feature hosted by TWC’s Education Team
1:00 p.m. Woodcarving Demonstration
Map and Location
MEET THE PRESENTER, TRACY TEUSCHER
Tracy is a certified Naturalist and Ecotherapist with an M.S. in Environmental Studies. She is a conservation educator who creates dynamic programs. Tracy has been a featured speaker at the Wilderness Center, Franklin Park Conservatory, Chef’s Garden, and the Climate and Justice Teach-in. Her work with Save Ohio Bees has been featured by Authority Magazine, CanvasRebel, Voyage Ohio, the Everthing’s Not Black & White Podcast, and more.
Nature Fest Vendors
Gailz Goodiez Cake Pops (Sunday Only)
Korey’s Creations (Saturday Only)
Little Lyes and Little Scents (Sunday Only)
Sacra Natura LLC (Saturday Only)
Todd Bartko (Saturday Only)
Art Associations & Nonprofits
Clientele Art Studio (Saturday Only)
Wayne County Dog Shelter (Saturday Only)