Wild Wanderers

Wild Wanderers Marvelous Moss: The Secret Life of Tiny Green Wonders Saturday, March 22, 20251 – 3 pm Join us on a fun and educational adventure hike as we explore the fascinating world of moss! We’ll investigate how these tiny green plants grow, thrive, and...
Outdoor Classrooms at Portman

Outdoor Classrooms at Portman

Nature has our backs. Let’s return the favor. Do something good for nature and donate to SWMLC today! please donate Outdoor Classroomsprovide positive outcomes that benefit kids and community. The school buses were the first clue that it was a special day at...
The little ones wanted to find some Ewoks . . . and they did!

The little ones wanted to find some Ewoks . . . and they did!

Last Sunday was cold and windy . . . maybe not the freezing drizzle that had been predicted, but it was still a pretty raw day in which to look for Ewoks at Wolf Tree Nature Trails. But that didn’t stop this intrepid group of 22 adults and 22 kids, some of whom...
Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

Portman Nature Preserve is Now Open!

The community’s newest preserve has finally opened its gates! After years of planning and preparation, and a frenzied last few weeks filled with fine-tuning, Portman Nature Preserve finally opened its gates to the public last Saturday, October 21. And after all...
It’s a Hoppin’ Summer So Far

It’s a Hoppin’ Summer So Far

At the time of this writing, SWMLC’s Hike Our Preserves (HOP!) program has been up and running for just four weeks, and we have already received more than 100 selfies from 37 families! We are so excited by the response this program has received — and extremely...