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
Wildlife Wednesday 04/23/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It is almost the delightful time of year known as “baby bird season” and geese and ducks can be spotted ...
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Dekay’s Brownsnake
Dekay’s brownsnake is common, small, secretive, nocturnal and seldom found out in the open. Their Latin name is Storeria dekayi. The species ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/16/2025
Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Let’s leap in and learn some fun facts about the impressive American bullfrog! The American bullfrog is the largest frog ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/09/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! You may have noticed more than the usual number of large dark birds circling and soaring in the sky overhead ...
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April 2025 Full Pink Moon
April’s full Moon is called the Pink Moon, and it occurs on Saturday, April 12. The Moon will look full when it ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 04/02/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! They’re on their way! A truly delightful harbinger of spring is the dazzling appearance of hummingbirds as they return from ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 03/26/2025
Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Wood frogs have recently been treating vernal pool habitats to their loud quacking chorus of song, so let’s learn some ...
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Snowshoe Hares
Snowshoe hares are found throughout Canada and in the northernmost part of the U.S. They were native to the northeast corner of ...
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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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