Press Releases
The Wild Center Named “Best Science Museum” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
February 23, 2024
The Wild Center Named “Best Science Museum” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Celebrates with community free day Tupper Lake, NY – After four weeks of voting, The Wild Center is proud to announce its victory as this year's "Best Science Museum" in USA TODAY's 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. To celebrate the recognition, […]
Tickets Now Available for The Wild Center’s Wild Lights
October 31, 2023
Tickets Now Available for The Wild Center’s Wild Lights 2023-2024 season features new experiences and musical soundtrack Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is excited to announce that Wild Lights presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. will be returning for its fourth season. The evening experience transforms The Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a […]
Representatives from The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program Attending White House Summit and Taiwan’s Youth Climate Forum
September 20, 2023
Representatives from The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program Attending White House Summit and Taiwan’s Youth Climate Forum Tupper Lake, N.Y. – Representatives from The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program will be traveling around the globe this month to participate in events focused on climate resilience. On Sept. 28, 2024, two of the Wild Center’s Youth […]
The Wild Center Kicks off 2023 Season Today, May 5
May 5, 2023
The Wild Center Kicks off 2023 Season Today, May 5 Tupper Lake Museum to welcome immersive film, VR experience, two major festivals and more Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is opening for its 2023 season today, May 5. Off the heels of a USA Today Readers’ Award where it was voted Second Best […]
The Wild Center Hosts Adirondack Building Conference Building and trades conference returns to in-person
March 6, 2023
The Wild Center Hosts Adirondack Building Conference Building and trades conference returns to in-person Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is inviting building and trades professionals, students and all interested individuals to learn about the latest in sustainable building practices at the Adirondack Building Conference. The day-long event is set to take place on […]
The Wild Center Recognized for “Excellence in Design” by Museum Association of New York and Voted by USA Today Readers as Second Best Science Museum in the U.S.
February 27, 2023
The Wild Center Recognized for “Excellence in Design” by Museum Association of New York and Voted by USA Today Readers as Second Best Science Museum in the U.S. Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center will be awarded “Excellence in Design” for its “Climate Solutions” exhibition by the Museum Association of New York (MANY) at […]
The Wild Center Nominated for Best Science Museum in National Contest
January 23, 2023
The Wild Center Nominated for Best Science Museum in National Contest Voting is open and encouraged until Feb. 13 Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is honored to be nominated as "Best Science Museum" in USA TODAY's 2023 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Friends and fans of the museum are encouraged to support The Wild […]
The Wild Center Announces New Youth Climate Coordinator
February 10, 2022
The Wild Center Announces New Youth Climate Coordinator Position Honors Community Member and Promotes Youth Climate Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2022 Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is pleased to announce the addition of Elodie Linck, who joined the interactive science-based museum as the first Jeanne Hutchins Youth Climate Coordinator this month. […]
Kiss the Ground Film Screening and Community Compost Discussion
December 8, 2020
Kiss the Ground Film Screening and Community Compost Discussion For Immediate Release: December 8, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center and AdkAction's Compost for Good Project are excited to announce a virtual film screening of the new "Kiss the Ground" documentary and panel discussion on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 from 6:30 - 7:45pm. […]
Wild Lights Headlines New Outdoor Winter Programming at The Wild Center
December 2, 2020
Wild Lights Headlines New Outdoor Winter Programming at The Wild Center Remains open with Winter Wild Walk, Wild Lights and more For Immediate Release: December 2, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center is excited to announce Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc., a dazzling display that will transform The Wild Center's […]
The Wild Center to Hold Haunted Drive-In
October 22, 2020
The Wild Center to Hold Haunted Drive-In Immersive experience brings scares from the safety of your car For Immediate Release: October 22, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center has reimagined Halloween with a new, haunted drive-in. The first of its kind from The Wild Center, this immersive experience brings scares to you in […]
The Wild Center Releases Two Rehabilitated North American River Otters
October 14, 2020
The Wild Center Releases Two Rehabilitated North American River Otters For immediate release: October 14, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - After five months of rehabilitation, The Wild Center released two female North American river otters in the Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station, a 15,000-acre biological field research station in the Western Adirondacks, on Thursday, […]
$449,278 Grant to Help Wild Center Build Climate Literacy in New York
October 5, 2020
$449,278 Grant to Help Wild Center Build Climate Literacy in New York Science center and partners receive three-year NOAA award to work with youth in North Country and Finger Lakes For Immediate Release: October 5, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - A $449,278 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Literacy Program will […]
Two Communities Certified as Climate Smart, Inspired by The Wild Center's Youth Climate Program
September 24, 2020
Two Communities Certified as Climate Smart, Inspired by The Wild Center's Youth Climate Program Village of Saranac Lake is first bronze NYS Climate Smart Community in North Country For Immediate Release: September 24, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Village of Saranac Lake and the Village of Homer achieved bronze level certification in the NYS […]
EVENT: Katharine Hayhoe Presents Keynote "Climate Change Science & Communication Keynote" at Stay-In-stitute Virtual Conference
July 23, 2020
EVENT ALERT: STAY-IN-STITUTE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION EVENING KEYNOTE: KATHARINE HAYHOE Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:30 PM CDT EVENT: Katharine Hayhoe Presents Keynote "Climate Change Science & Communication Keynote" at Stay-In-stitute Virtual Conference The Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education is a virtual conference for educators across the country, hosted in partnership with Climate Generation: […]
EVENT ALERT: Stay-in-Stitute for Climate Change Education Opening Keynote: Kelisa Wing
July 22, 2020
EVENT ALERT: STAY-IN-STITUTE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION OPENING KEYNOTE: KELISA WING Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 9:30 AM CDT The Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education is a virtual conference for educators across the country, hosted in partnership with Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Climate Program Office, and The […]
The Wild Center Announces Drive-In Movie Theater
July 22, 2020
The Wild Center Announces Drive-In Movie Theater July 22, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center has converted a portion of the Meadow parking lot into a drive-in movie theater to provide another safe, outdoor experience to visitors. The Wild Center will be showing family-friendly movies and other "edutainment" on Saturday evenings beginning Saturday, […]
The Wild Center to Reopen July 15
June 26, 2020
The Wild Center to Reopen July 15 June 26, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center is pleased to announce that they will be welcoming visitors back. The Wild Center will begin a phased reopening on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, starting with Wild Walk and outdoor experiences. As a continued commitment to the health […]
A Statement from The Wild Center in Response to the Murder of George Floyd
June 9, 2020
June 4, 2020 Nature thrives on diversity. The natural world is healthiest when diverse organisms exist together, each adding vitality and support to one another. When one part of an ecosystem is stepped on, starved of sunlight, water, air or nutrients, life cannot thrive. The Wild Center stands with black communities that have suffered intolerable […]
Registration Open for Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education Virtual Conference
May 27, 2020
Registration Open for Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education Virtual Conference Hosted by Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and The Wild Center's Youth Climate Program For Immediate Release: May 27, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - Registration is now open for the Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education, a virtual conference for […]
The Wild Center Celebrates a New Season with a Virtual Spring Jamboree
April 29, 2020
The Wild Center Celebrates a New Season with a Virtual Spring Jamboree April 29, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center is throwing a Virtual Not Quite Open But Dearly Hopin' Spring Jamboree on Friday, May 1, 2020. The all-day event celebrates and symbolizes a new season at The Wild Center, which normally opens […]
The Wild Center Remains Committed to Connecting People with Nature
March 20, 2020
The Wild Center Remains Committed to Connecting People with Nature March 20, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - Although The Wild Center is temporarily suspending public operations until further notice, the Adirondack-based science center and outdoor nature experience remains an educational and entertaining resource through its suite of online content. New digital lessons will be featured […]
The Wild Center Unveils New Youth Climate Toolkit
March 11, 2020
The Wild Center Unveils New Youth Climate Toolkit March 11, 2020 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center has launched a new Youth Climate Program webpage and toolkit to support the increased interest in youth-led action and assist with planning and executing Youth Climate Summits around the globe. These Summits are conference-style events that provide […]
The Wild Center Celebrates the Arrival of Two New North American River Otters on June 22
June 5, 2019
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2019 Media Contact: Colleen Onuffer Break the Ice Media O: 585-394-0787 x2 C: 716-864-1263 The Wild Center Celebrates the Arrival of Two New North American River Otters on June 22 Tupper Lake, N.Y. - The Wild Center family is expanding this summer with the arrival of two male North American […]
THE WILD CENTER OFFERING FREE ADMISSION FOR FEDERAL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
January 10, 2019
Tupper Lake, NY – The Wild Center, currently open Friday through Sunday from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M., is offering free admission to all federal employees and their families through January 31st, supporting them during the government shutdown. Free admission is offered regardless of whether federal workers have been furloughed or are otherwise affected. Workers […]
Wild Center, Akwesasne Cultural Center, Six Nations Indian Museum and Native North American Travelling College Open Ways Of Knowing
May 25, 2018
Tupper Lake, NY – Indigenous voices come together to bring you Ways of Knowing. Working in partnership, the Akwesasne Cultural Center, The Six Nations Indian Museum, the Native North American Travelling College and The Wild Center unite to broaden and heighten our understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The collaborative and multi-faceted project opened […]
$494,000 GRANT TO HELP WILD CENTER BUILD CLIMATE LITERACY IN NEW YORK: Science center and partners receive three-year NOAA award to work in North Country, downstate
September 28, 2017
TUPPER LAKE – A $494,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will support The Wild Center as it helps students and teachers in New York City, the Catskills and the Adirondacks respond to climate change in their communities. The three-year Environmental Literacy Grant bolsters a collaboration of The Wild Center, Cornell Cooperative […]