Community
Sigrist Woods inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network
On April 12, our very own Sigrist Woods at The Wilderness Center was inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Somewhat of a celebrity in the conservation world, Dr. Joan Maloof, Executive Director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, travelled to our area and presented a plaque to TWC’s Executive Director, Jeanne Gural, Board President Roger Baker,…
Read MoreThe Wilderness Center helps to Pass “National Native Plant Month”
The Wilderness Center has signed on as a supporter of a resolution to make April National Native Plant Month. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the bipartisan resolution which has since received unanimous Senate passage. This resolution recognizes the importance of native plants to environmental conservation and restoration, as well…
Read MoreThe Wilderness Center Awarded Visit Canton Recovery and Destination Development Grant For Nature Playscape
The Wilderness Center is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded a Visit Canton Recovery and Destination Development Grant for the redesign and update to their Nature Playscape. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (CVB), has awarded $296,368 in Recovery and Destination Development Grants, and we are honored to be one of…
Read MoreBig Cheers for Volunteers!
The Wilderness Center could not function without the work of volunteers. In 2021, 171 volunteers donated 3,445 hours to Education, Conservation and Community! Grounds and Maintenance volunteers keep the trails and Interpretive Building looking beautiful! Eight volunteers worked a total of 536 hours. Tim Palaski works every week and logged 250 hours! Store Greeters are…
Read MorePopular Fall Events Returning to The Wilderness Center
The Wilderness Center (TWC) is pleased to announce the return of two annual events this fall and much of its regular programming. After a hiatus in 2020, TWC has reformulated the way some of its events are held to make them safer while still being fun for the community. Nature Fest: First, on Sunday, September…
Read MoreJoin us for the Perseid Meteor Shower
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join The WildernessCenter Astronomy Club for our annual Perseid meteor showerwatch on August 13. No special equipment is needed — justyour eyes. The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower ofthe year. You should plan on staying for a while. The numberof Perseids visible will increase from about…
Read MoreTWC Strategic Visioning: Designing Your Positive Experience With Wilderness
The Wilderness Center has been providing positive impacts to nature, the community, and education for almost 60 years. Our natural lands, wildlife, and rivers are facing more threats than ever. In order to adapt and stay relevant in this changing environment, TWC is listening to our community’s needs, wants, and priorities. We’ve partnered with local…
Read MoreCollege of Wooster students discover TWC’s Fox Creek restoration
Congratulations to students from the College of Wooster who created the following video describing our Fox Creek restoration! We enjoyed working with you.
Read MoreDiscovering the TWC Ecosystem
Hi. I’m new here. My name is Tiffany, and I’m an artist, a nature lover, a mom, the daughter of a farmer, and the wife of a pharmacist. I’m also a learner. I like to learn about people and relationships. Much in the way that an ecologist studies ecosystems, I like to study organizations. I…
Read MoreFarewell, friend
The Wilderness Center was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of TWC board member Tim Fritz. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, as well as the many community members whose lives he touched. The Fritz family legacy stretches back to before the founding of The Wilderness Center in…
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