Volunteer at Enchanted Forest!

Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time.

On October 11 and 12, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest!

Creating this one-of-a-kind, educational, and entertaining event is possible thanks to the time and talents of dozens of dedicated volunteers. If you’ve helped with this event before, then you know how much fun it can be!

This year’s volunteer opportunities include Pumpkin Carving, Characters, Fireflies, and more.

• Pumpkin Carving will occur as a drop-in activity on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10 between 12 and 4 pm.
• Characters, Fireflies, and more are needed for Friday (October 11) night, Saturday (October 12) afternoon, and night. 
• This year’s Characters include Dirt, Luna Moth, Black Bear, Crayfish, Striped Skunk, and Slug. Please contact Michelle Leighty, Environmental Education Specialist, Michelle@WildernessCenter.org to find out more about Character Roles. 
• Fireflies act as trail guides for the groups of people visiting the Enchanted Forest. This popular role is fun to do with a friend! Volunteers aged 12 – 14 need to have an adult that can volunteer with them. Anyone over 14 can volunteer as long as they feel confident to help.
• Volunteers are also needed to help hand out crayons and coloring books in the waiting area, and to help pour cider and refill snacks at the refreshment table.

The Enchanted Forest is a fall tradition for families throughout the region who create lasting memories together while learning about conservation and connecting with nature in a unique setting. This signature educational event for TWC attracts over 1,000 visitors annually and has been happening for over 30 years.

Please register for these volunteer opportunities. Please contact me with any questions.

Laura Firestone

Development Coordinator

330-359-5235 ext. 220

Laura@WildernessCenter.org