Collecting seeds is a great way to help grow native plants with the local genotype and allows us to restore lands with plants adapted to the area. This is a fun event to come and learn about plant ID and see some of the threatened and endangered plants of The Wilderness Center. As summer comes…

Invasive plants are one of the leading causes of plant and animal extinctions in the world. 1 in every 4 extinctions are related to invasive species. Come join our Land Steward as we remove invasive plants around The Wilderness Center. As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of…

Trash, trash, and more trash. Litter can be ingested by animals, pollute the ground and water, and contribute to microplastics- and not to mention it is just unsightly. So, let’s clean it up! As summer comes to a close, the cool crisp air, vibrant forests, and breezy prairies of fall are an exciting time to…

Be a part of the Enchanted Forest! Click the REGISTER button to select your preferred volunteer role and time. On October 11 & 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…

Trash and debris regularly wash downstream to Fox Creek, degrading the habitat and polluting our drinking water. So, let’s clean it up!  We will walk the length of Fox Creek through TWC and recycle any trash we find. We have limited muck boots and waders to lend, so please bring some if you are able.…

Join The Wilderness Center for a new, family-friendly evening summer event to celebrate our shining friends, fireflies! Explore the magical world of fireflies and other nightly creatures, combining education, hands-on activities, and flashes of fun! 🎵 Enjoy Stories and Campfire Songs, and Make & Take Crafts, while supplies last. ✨ Catch the ticketed Planetarium Show:…

We’ve got a lot of activities planned for the first-ever Firefly Festival at TWC and we need your help to make the event a success! We’ll need numerous volunteers to help with things such as: Wearing an Enchanted Forest firefly costume for photo opps with guests (3 volunteers needed) Helping guests get their photos taken with Enchanted…

The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore. So lets explore them together with our Land Steward Zac! Each Friday we will hike a trail and remove the invasive species along it, while also learning about TWC, the enormous diversity our preserves hold, different plants and animals, and why we…

The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore. So lets explore them together with our Land Steward Zac! Each Friday we will hike a trail and remove the invasive species along it, while also learning about TWC, the enormous diversity our preserves hold, different plants and animals, and why we…

The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore. So lets explore them together with our Land Steward Zac! Each Friday we will hike a trail and remove the invasive species along it, while also learning about TWC, the enormous diversity our preserves hold, different plants and animals, and why we…