Posts Tagged ‘community’
Sigrist Woods inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network
On April 12, our very own Sigrist Woods at The Wilderness Center was inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Somewhat of a celebrity in the conservation world, Dr. Joan Maloof, Executive Director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, travelled to our area and presented a plaque to TWC’s Executive Director, Jeanne Gural, Board President Roger Baker,…
Read MoreThe Wilderness Center helps to Pass “National Native Plant Month”
The Wilderness Center has signed on as a supporter of a resolution to make April National Native Plant Month. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the bipartisan resolution which has since received unanimous Senate passage. This resolution recognizes the importance of native plants to environmental conservation and restoration, as well…
Read MoreThe Wilderness Center Awarded Visit Canton Recovery and Destination Development Grant For Nature Playscape
The Wilderness Center is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded a Visit Canton Recovery and Destination Development Grant for the redesign and update to their Nature Playscape. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (CVB), has awarded $296,368 in Recovery and Destination Development Grants, and we are honored to be one of…
Read MoreBottle Caps to Benches
Our trails need some new benches and what better way to provide them than to RECYCLE!? We’ll be collecting caps for the ABC Promise Partnership to turn plastic bottle caps into new benches. How can you help? *Collect and sort caps according to their guidelines *Bring caps to TWC. We have a collection bin in the lobby…
Read MorePopular Fall Events Returning to The Wilderness Center
The Wilderness Center (TWC) is pleased to announce the return of two annual events this fall and much of its regular programming. After a hiatus in 2020, TWC has reformulated the way some of its events are held to make them safer while still being fun for the community. Nature Fest: First, on Sunday, September…
Read MoreTWC Strategic Visioning: Designing Your Positive Experience With Wilderness
The Wilderness Center has been providing positive impacts to nature, the community, and education for almost 60 years. Our natural lands, wildlife, and rivers are facing more threats than ever. In order to adapt and stay relevant in this changing environment, TWC is listening to our community’s needs, wants, and priorities. We’ve partnered with local…
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