Are you fascinated by the ability to take a nondescript block of wood and transform it into something useful or a work of art? If so, join TWC's Woodcarvers. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Members share their expertise and a little project each month. These monthly projects give us…

Celebrate spring at The Wilderness Center. We’ll have spring stories and sing spring songs. Walk to hear birds sing their songs and see spring flowers bloom. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

.  Anyone interested in hiking should come to one of our meetings and find out about our club. Those interested can also check out specific hikes on the Backpackers and Dayhikers' Club webpage.

  Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. Together, take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon and discover how different it is from Earth. Children can interact as they watch, drawing constellations in the sky and counting how…

Interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place? Join us for a guided tour of the Foxfield Preserve. A walking tour of the Prairie Crest, Lower Prairie, and Forest section will be offered, along with details about what natural burial is, how we serve families, and how you can…

Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs. Programs are EVERY SATURDAY at 12:30 in the Cardinal Room of the Interpretive Building. Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and…

Program topic will be “Composition and Preparation/Matting of Photos for Competition” Shooting topic is “Photos that have Placed in Competition” Participating in a free TWC Nature Photography Club program is a great way to meet club members and learn more about the club. The presentation is free, but TWC membership is a prerequisite for joining…

Do you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, or otherwise enjoy creating fiber art? Meetup with other stitch enthusiasts for an afternoon of creating at TWC. Bring a project or start one here with people who share a common thread. Common Threads meets in the conference room which has full length windows so you can immerse yourself…

  Celebrate spring at The Wilderness Center. We’ll have spring stories and sing spring songs. Walk to hear birds sing their songs and see spring flowers bloom. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge for adults.

  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…