Rain Barrel Workshop Presented by TWC staff A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater that would otherwise contribute to erosion or be lost to runoff, possibly diverted to a storm drain. You can use this collected water to nourish your lawn and garden, conserving resources and supporting a healthier environment.…

Nature Journalling as a regular practice deepens our awareness of nature and can provide a profound sense of wellbeing! Join TWC Naturalist Sarah each month (or drop in as your schedule allows) for the TWC 2026 Natural Journalling Workshop. This program is offered monthly with a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning option available to accommodate…

Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

Native Plant Gardening Basics and Challenges Presented by Sarah Cline, TWC Director of Education       A native plant garden requires less time and energy to maintain than traditional landscaping, but there can be a learning curve as you adopt a new approach to managing your landscape. Let’s go back to the basics and break down the…

Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

Join us for a night hike that doubles as a community science project! Tonight, we’ll learn how to identify frog vocalizations, then hike around TWC’s wetlands, collecting data on our native toads and frog populations. These amphibians play an important role in wetland ecosystems. Spring monitoring programs use their mating calls to track populations and…

Join us for a hike featuring a bounty of spring signs and appreciate the beauty of nature! Let’s Celebrate Nature! 10:00 – 10:45 AM: Crafts & Hands-On Activities! 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Wild & Free Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Seasonal Signs: Guided Hike All activities are FREE! Registration is required…

Interested in learning more about conservation burial and environmentally friendly options for your final resting place? Join us for a guided tour of Foxfield Preserve, one of the first Conservation Burial Programs in the country.   We'll begin promptly upstairs at The Wilderness Center for a half hour presentation, followed by a half-hour walk to…

Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…

Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection…