What we do
The Wilderness Center educates people of all ages to inspire a love of nature, and conserves natural lands for the health and benefit of the community.
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
Five-spotted Hawk Moth
Known for their rapid flight and ability to hover over a flower while feeding, the five-spotted hawk moth is another important nighttime ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/30/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! You may have noticed Eastern chipmunks are particularly active right now. The cheeky rodents are busy with their winter preparations, ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/23/2024
Slow down for wildlife! It’s #WildlifeWednesday and the time of year when our state mammal, the white-tailed deer, is most active. As ...
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October 2024 Full Hunter’s Moon
Did you see the full Hunter’s Moon on the evening of October 17? If not, it will still look full and bright ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/16/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The recent warm sunny weather thas made reptiles extra active and many snakes have been spotted sunning themselves on the ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/09/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Today we will learn about a nocturnal animal that wants to be seen, smelled, and recognized…the striped skunk! While many ...
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Star-Nosed Mole
The star-nosed mole is an amazing little creature. Its most noticeable feature is the 22 fleshy tentacle-like appendages, forming a little star, ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 10/02/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Sometimes referred to as crawfish, crawdads, river lobsters, or mudbugs, today we are talking about crayfish. Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans ...
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Educate
Whether through our formal education programs, family and adult programs or guest speaker series, we want to help you dive into the wonders of your own backyard.
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Advocate
Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.
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Donate
Whether you are giving monthly support, planting a Tree Of Life in someone's honor, or making an annual contribution, your support will make a tangible difference in our community.
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