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The Wild Center

Wild Center’s Wild Lights is Back: Bigger & Brighter

November 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Stickwork lit up courtesy Rick GodinThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, has announced the return of Wild Lights presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. This seasonal experience transforms The Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a winter wonderland, with a variety of activities, displays, lights, and dates added this year due to popular demand.

Wild Lights will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 8 pm, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Wild Center’s Wild Lights is Back: Bigger & Brighter

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events Tagged With: The Wild Center

Plug In: A Wild Center Celebration of Electricity

October 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

the wild centerThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY has announced “Plug In: A Celebration of Electricity,” a program featuring activities and demonstrations focusing on electricity, set for Sunday, October 9th. [Read more…] about Plug In: A Wild Center Celebration of Electricity

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Wild Center Premieres New Documentary Series

September 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

wild talesThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY has debuted its new documentary series, Wild Tales, with the first episode now live on its YouTube channel. The long-form videos feature the Adirondack animals that call The Wild Center home, along with the Animal Care Staff that take care of them. [Read more…] about Wild Center Premieres New Documentary Series

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, Documentary, Franklin County, The Wild Center, Tupper Lake, Wildlife

Climate Solutions Exhibit Unveiled at The Wild Center

July 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Wild Center's Climate Solutions exhibitThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY has announced the opening of “Climate Solutions,” a 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition that explores the encouraging stories of people from across different backgrounds, generations and sectors who are building a web of climate solutions in their lives and communities. [Read more…] about Climate Solutions Exhibit Unveiled at The Wild Center

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, New Exhibits Tagged With: The Wild Center

Connecting Youth, Science and Action: Building Capacity for Change

June 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Connecting Youth, Science and Community Action: Building Capacity for ChangeThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY will host “Connecting Youth, Science and Community Action: Building Capacity for Change,” a virtual workshop focused on empowering youth to take community action related to climate change and conservation, set for June 29th. [Read more…] about Connecting Youth, Science and Action: Building Capacity for Change

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Nature Tagged With: The Wild Center

Wild Center Climate Program’s Jen Kretser Named Conservationist of the Year

June 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Youth Climate Program - PICTUREThe Adirondack Council will present its Conservationist of the Year Award to climate change educator and activist Jen Kretser and The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program during the Council’s Forever Wild Day celebration on July 9th at Paul Smith’s College, near Saranac Lake. [Read more…] about Wild Center Climate Program’s Jen Kretser Named Conservationist of the Year

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, The Wild Center

2 NYS Museums Named As Finalists For National Medal

April 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

IMLS logoThe Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced that The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, and the Children’s Museum of Manhattan are among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The two institutions are the only ones in New York to be selected as a finalist for this award. [Read more…] about 2 NYS Museums Named As Finalists For National Medal

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, New York City Tagged With: Children's Museum of Manhattan, Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Wild Center

March Maple Madness At The Wild Center in Tupper Lake

March 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sugar shack provided by the Wild CenterThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY is celebrating all things maple each weekend in March. Visitors can tour the sugar shack, try the maple quest, taste some maple treats, and take part in special programming to celebrate the maple sugaring season. [Read more…] about March Maple Madness At The Wild Center in Tupper Lake

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Food Tagged With: The Wild Center

Wild Center Announces New Youth Climate Coordinator

February 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

the wild centerThe Wild Center has announced the addition of Elodie Linck, who joined the interactive science-based museum as the first Jeanne Hutchins Youth Climate Coordinator this month. Linck’s title honors Adirondack summer resident, Jeanne Hutchins, who passed away in 2021 after a long life of community service. [Read more…] about Wild Center Announces New Youth Climate Coordinator

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: The Wild Center

Snowshoeing, Kicksledding & Ice Fishing at The Wild Center

January 14, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Wild Winter Nights at the Wild CenterThe Wild Center has added to its winter programming with free snowshoe and kicksled rentals, guided ice fishing on its Greenleaf Pond and ice sculptures. These experiences – and more – are available Fridays through Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm with timed ticket reservations. [Read more…] about Snowshoeing, Kicksledding & Ice Fishing at The Wild Center

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Recreation Tagged With: The Wild Center

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