Learn about the night sky from the unique perspective of a Cowboy Astronomer.  Students will learn about stars, their properties, their motion, and seasonal changes in the sky.  They’ll learn about constellations and some of the other objects in the night sky like the Pleiades star cluster, the Andromeda Galaxy, nebulae, and supernovas to…

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…

  It’s never too early to learn about caring for the Earth. We’ll read stories, play games, and even do a simple service project to help nature at TWC. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts. There is no charge…

Join us for this citizen science based night program about frogs. April is a great time to go frog monitoring since they are the most local during this time of year. Learn how to identify frogs and some of the skills needed to be a citizen scientist. After this fun program, enjoy looking through some…

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 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 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…

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, and Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm On Saturday we’ll have food available for purchase from Bob’s Italian Sausage. Saturday will also feature live music by High Country Bluegrass. Nature Fest 2024 Vendors Include Codex…

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, and Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm On Saturday we’ll have food available for purchase from Bob’s Italian Sausage Saturday will also feature live music by High Country Bluegrass. Nature Fest Vendors for 2024 Include:…