Enjoy a campfire and night hike celebration at The Wilderness Center! Learn about the cultural history of the summer solstice and why it is celebrated, enjoy a s'more, and bid the sun goodnight as we wrap up the longest day of the year.   Terrain: up to 1.0 mile; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails;…

Join us for a free guided hike! Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as we look for wildlife and enjoy the scenery on the trails. Terrain: up to 2.0 miles; on gravel, grass, and sloped trails; easy pace. Weather appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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 full of wonders! Find inspiration in 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 fun for the whole family. Explore our dark skies through…

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…

Our program will be presented by Karl “Dutch” Reuther on why he decided to hike the Appalachian Trail after 40 years in a business career. He will discuss how he prepared, how much he spent, the people he met along the way and his take-away after completing it. The program will be followed by a…

Help pour beer samples at TWC’s Ales for Trails! Last year’s Ales for Trails was so much fun that we’re excited to do it again! We’re partnering with local craft breweries, Paradigm Shift, Codex, 77 Brew House, Missing Falls, Lockport Brewery, and Hoodletown. Want to see your favorite local craft brewery featured? Tell them to…

Join us in the excitement of Run Wild! as runners take on the 10k, 5k, and 1Mile Fun Run!  We need volunteers to:  – Help pass out water to the runners at our water stations. – Cheer on runners along the trail Sign up to join the fun today! 

Hike. Restore. Repeat. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Hike Our Trails volunteer series! The Wilderness Center headquarters in Wilmot has miles of beautiful trails to explore, but did you know we have others too? From the newly opened Doughty Gorge to the rugged Zoar Woods, there’s always something to…