RUN WILD! ON THE TRAILS AT THE WILDERNESS CENTER! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an early morning run/walk and experience the beauty of nature. Take on the 10K or 5K, or bring the whole family out for the 1Mile Fun Run! Your Run Wild! registration fee will support conservation and nature education efforts…

Mark your calendar now for Nature Fest & Foto Fest! Saturday June 1, 9 am – 2 pm, & Sunday June 2, 11 am – 3 pm Nature Fest and Foto Fest is a rain or shine event that happens for one weekend only each summer at TWC. Nature Fest & Foto Fest is FREE…

On October 11th and 12th, 2024, the trails of The Wilderness Center (TWC) will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest. This signature educational event has been happening for over 30 years and is a fall tradition for families throughout the region. Create lasting memories together while learning about conservation and connecting with nature in a…

The Man Who Organized Nature: The Life of Linnaeus by Gunnar Broberg. A biography of the scientist who developed the system for naming plants and animals. The author examines the political and social context of Linnaeus' work.

Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City by Ben Wilson. The author examines the uneasy relationship between nature and city throughout history. He cites examples of cities living proactively with nature as ways for the planet to survive in an age of climate crisis.

Calling all nature lovers! Ever wondered what to get the hard-to-shop-for squirrel or bird? Come to this family friendly program for some great ideas. Enjoy time together with your friends and family while making your choice of handmade gift for the wildlife in your own yard. Choose the time that works for you in this…

The Wilderness Center is pleased to be a hosting venue for the 5th performance in this year’s Summer Serenades in the Park Concert Series. The FREE performance at TWC features a String Quartet. Bring your chairs and blankets. Pack a picnic dinner, or plan to purchase food from onsite food trucks Up in Smoke BBQ…

Spend a day with a naturalist learning about the misunderstood in nature. There are many plants, animals, and insects that are great for the environment, but are misunderstood by many people. While you may not leave loving the things we learn and see you will have a new appreciation about the misunderstood. Our day will…

Spend a day with a naturalist exploring the prairie. We will spend time outside observing all the things that live and grow in the prairie and what it takes to be a good explorer in nature. Our day will also include prairie related activities such as the flowers blooming and insects flying that are found…

The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses.  Following the hike, observe…