Bring friends and family to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the great outdoors at The Wilderness Center. Spend quality time with loved ones on a self-guided but interactive hike, with the option to visit Foxfield Preserve, our conservation burial ground. Through a series of activities and journaling prompts on the designated trails,…

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…

The first part of this double feature includes stories, songs, and flannel board activities about arctic polar bears. How do they live in such a cold place and swim in icy water? We’ll pretend to visit the North Pole and make a blizzard with a parachute.  Make it a double feature! Enjoy Storytime Sprouts: Polar…

  Experience the first day of spring through the antics of Lars, a curious little polar bear. Follow Lars as he explores near his home making friends with a cormorant and a group of whales. Children will be mesmerized by Lars’ adventures and beautiful illustrations and can’t wait to see how the story ends! The…

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…

Winter to Spring to Summer to Autumn, explore the changing seasons with stories, songs, and games. Dress for the weather to take a short hike to enjoy this season. Preschool-ages 2-6, siblings welcome. We are pleased to offer this event FREE of charge thanks to the generous support of an Anonymous Donor and the Ralph…

Like a good friend, nature is always there for you. In this busy holiday season, take a moment to refresh yourself with a visit to The Wilderness Center. Choose the time that works for you in this open-format program where you will create gifts for wildlife that you can take home with you. Cozy up…

Blast off to fun with a Moon story and space-worthy song then journey to the Astronomy Building for the planetarium show, “Larry Cat in Space.” Spacesuits not required for this early childhood adventure. We are pleased to offer this event FREE of charge thanks to the generous support of an Anonymous Donor and the Ralph Regula…

Take off on a lunar adventure with a curious stowaway cat!  “Larry Cat in Space” is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon.  Through Larry’s eyes, we observe his human family, a group of enthusiastic sky-watchers.  When his best friend Diana takes a job on the…

Bats, Opossums and Owls (BOO!) are only a few of the nocturnal animals that visit the Nature Playscape when you are sleeping. Join Terri to play nature games, build crafts and imagine life as nocturnal critters as you practice a few of their super survival skills and awesome adaptations. We are pleased to offer this…