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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.

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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)

Conservation

Restore, preserve and protect your corner of the world.

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Education

Learn more about the natural world around you.

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Community

Protect the planet and serve your community.

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TWC Blog

Wildlife Wednesday 07/09/2025

Jul 2, 2025

Psssssst. It’s #WildlifeWednesday. World Snake Day is coming up next week so let’s learn about a creature frequently seen on the trails ...

31st Annual Foto Fest Winners

Jul 2, 2025

Thank you to all who participated in the 31st Annual Foto Fest at The Wilderness Center! The winners are… Best of Show: Michelle ...

July 2025 Full Buck Moon

Jun 27, 2025

July’s full Buck Moon will rise on Thursday, July 10, 2025, being its fullest and brightest at 4:37PM EDT. The Moon will ...

Wildlife Wednesday 07/02/25

Jun 27, 2025

It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are celebrating the upcoming Independence Day holiday with our national bird, the Bald Eagle! The Bald Eagle is ...

Wildlife Wednesday 06/25/25

Jun 18, 2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! If you’ve hiked to our pond lately, you may have noticed rows and piles of painted turtles covering the logs ...

Summer Solstice 2025

Jun 17, 2025

Summer solstice, the astronomical beginning of summer, occurs after the Sun sets on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:42PM EDT. Solstice is ...

Fireflies

Jun 13, 2025

Fireflies come out at dusk and mesmerize and delight us with their flashing lights. These beetles have been around for 100 million ...

Wildlife Wednesday 06/18/2025

Jun 13, 2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! We are so excited for our Firefly Festival next weekend, so let's enjoy some fun facts about fireflies! Fireflies are ...

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Educate

Whether through our formal education programs, family and adult programs or guest speaker series, we want to help you dive into the wonders of your own backyard.

2.

Advocate

Small changes can make a difference, and we want to be your resource and partner in making these changes in our shared community.

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Donate

Whether you are giving monthly support, planting a Tree Of Life in someone's honor, or making an annual contribution, your support will make a tangible difference in our community.