The curiosity of a young boy takes us on a journey to learn about light and its importance to all of us.  The light from fire changed the lives of early humans and the evolution of our understanding and use of light has played an important part in the evolution of human beings.  The Sun,…

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…

The curiosity of a young boy takes us on a journey to learn about light and its importance to all of us.  The light from fire changed the lives of early humans and the evolution of our understanding and use of light has played an important part in the evolution of human beings.  The Sun,…

Take a tour of the spring night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including galaxies, star clusters, and more. And…

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…

Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may be found…

Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time as we explore the co-evolution of life and our planet. Discover the ways life has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years making our planet livable. Then contemplate what life might look like and where it may be found…

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…

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…