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Wild Center Kicks-Off 2023 Season May 5th

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the wild centerThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 5th. Off the heels of a USA Today Readers’ Award where it was voted Second Best Science Museum in the U.S., The Wild Center is expanding its offerings and activities with new exhibits and experiences.

Among these offerings is Backyard Wilderness – a film that captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world that exists just beyond your doorstep and Birdly – a state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) flying simulator. [Read more…] about Wild Center Kicks-Off 2023 Season May 5th

Wild Center Hosting Adirondack Building Conference

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adirondack building conferenceThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, has invited building and trades professionals, students and all interested individuals to learn about the latest in sustainable building practices at the Adirondack Building Conference, set for Thursday, March 23rd. The conference will showcase ultra-efficient methods for building projects in the region, with insights from a wide range of industry experts. [Read more…] about Wild Center Hosting Adirondack Building Conference

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

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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

Wild Center Premieres New Documentary Series

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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

Climate Solutions Exhibit Unveiled at The Wild Center

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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

Connecting Youth, Science and Action: Building Capacity for Change

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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

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

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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

2 NYS Museums Named As Finalists For National Medal

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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