Earth Day 2008 at The Wilderness Center

Saturday, April 19: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bring your entire family to celebrate Earth Day!

Schedule of events:

8 a.m.              Join TWC’s Bird Club for a walk around the Pond Trail to look for birds. All ages. Free.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.   Backpacking/Hiking Workshop/Demonstration. Stop by and chat with members TWC’s

                        Backpackers & Dayhikers Club.  Gather information at the Prairie Shelter for your next                                     dayhike or backpacking trip.  Some of the subjects include backpacks and how to pack them,

                        meals and water, tents, first aid and personal care, clothing, and Ultra-lite backpacking. 

                        Come and view various pieces of equipment and find out what is right for you. Free

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trail clean up on TWC's trails. Garlic Mustard Removal.

                         Please contact vicki@wildernesscenter.org to help

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fotofest (view beautiful photos of nature and vote on your favorite)

11:30 a.m.       Registration begins for Subway Challenge Race walk/run

12:00 p.m.       Lunch for trail workers

12:45 p.m.       1 mile prediction Walk/Run & 4.6 mile Run/Walk

3:00 p.m.         Awards presentation for Walk/Run event - subs will be served to all entrants