Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on…

A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon  by Kevin Fedarko The author and a photographer friend, poorly prepared, attempt to hike the 750 mile length of the Grand Canyon.

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to discover!…

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

The night sky is a place of wonders! Be inspired by constellations, craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, stellar nurseries, galaxies filled with stars, and more! Come to our monthly, first Friday Star Watch hosted by the Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club. Star Watch is free and fun for the whole family.  Explore our…

A Tree of Life gift to The Wilderness Center is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or commemorate a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement. Thanks to generous contributions to TWC’s Tree of Life program, we will be planting over 600 trees at this year’s Tree of Life…

Run Wild! on the trails at The Wilderness Center! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk/hike and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the timed 5K or 10K, or bring the whole family out for the One-Mile Fun Run! You can even choose to run/walk/hike a Combo that combines the…

Join us in the excitement of Run Wild! as runners take on the 10k, 5k, and 1Mile Fun Run!  We need volunteers to:  – Help pass out water to the runners at our water stations. – Cheer on runners along the trail Sign up to join the fun today!