TWC's ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Your generosity will help protect the natural resources of our region while engaging local schools and families via our environmental education programs. Without your support, critical habitats will deteriorate under increased pressure from pollution, invasive species, climate challenges, and more.
Give today to have your gift doubled up to $50,000, supported by a generous match from the Dale and Loretta Hart Memorial Fund!
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What we do
The Wilderness Center’s mission is to inspire and nurture a connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
Acres Protected
Acres Under Sustainble Forest Management
Volunteer Naturalists Trained
Trees Planted (since 2021)
Miles of Trail
Preserves open to the Public
Communities Served
Students Impacted (Since 2018)
Programs, Events & Workshops
Wilderness Wanderings
TWC Blog
Wildlife Wednesday 03/05/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It’s that time of year! The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting warmer, and birds are starting to migrate! ...
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March 2025 Full Worm Moon
The full Worm Moon occurs at 2:55AM EDT on March 14, 2025. For Southern Native American tribes, the name Worm Moon came ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 02/26/2025
Happy #Wildlife Wednesday! The fisher is a forest-dwelling carnivorous mammal in the mustelid family. Mustelids include animals such as otters, weasels, badgers, ...
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What’s the Conservation Team Been Up To This Winter?
For our Land Steward, Zac, winter is anything but a time to slow down! With the help of dedicated volunteers, he’s been ...
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Gray Tree Frogs
The gray tree frog is one of two native species of tree frogs. The other is Cope’s tree frog which happens to ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 02/19/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! While bird migration during spring and fall can be thrilling with colorful warblers, rarities for your life list, and huge ...
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Wildlife Wednesday 02/12/2025
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air, especially for coyotes! February is the peak of coyote mating ...
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February 2025 Full Snow Moon
“… A silvered pine, spattered stardustagainst an inky sky — I wonderwho the owl calls for on this Snow Moon Night. …” ...
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