Wild Journal

Mastering the trail: Wilderness Works boys discovering self-sufficiency and freedom!

12 Apr 2018

An unforgettable trek for determined middle school boys from tough streets in Atlanta to the fresh air and spectacular sights of wild nature found in the Chattahoochee National Forest! Backpacking...

Wilderness Works girls completely engaged: Atlanta APEX Museum!

20 Feb 2018

Wilderness Works is about learning! Our girls discovering Atlanta’s Apex Museum and the history of black America’s struggle for civil rights. #culture #roots #education #freedom #discovery #wildernessworks

Discovering a world of art!

10 Feb 2018

Wilderness Works boys visit Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah! #discovery #art #scad #learning #putkidsfirst #Savannah #wildernessworks

Wilderness Works is so proud of Julie’s Dream!

24 Jan 2018

Outstanding Agape Youth and Family Center and Wilderness Works were honored at the amazing Julie’s Dream launch event Saturday evening. Founder Chad Harlan, friends, and family launched the new Julie’s...

Florida canoeing adventures – Alligators, Otters and Turtles!

03 Jan 2018

Juniper Springs Run: Wilderness Works boys hanging out with alligators and canoeing wild Florida! #getoutside #OcalaNationalForest #wildFlorida #keepitwild #nature #adventure #wildernessworks

Wilderness Works boys mastering the Florida Trail!

29 Dec 2017

Wilderness Works Field Campers (high school aged boys) lead Wilderness Works Core Campers (middle school aged boys) on a long backpacking trip along the Florida Trail (Ocala National Forest) during...

Merry Christmas!!

26 Dec 2017

Thanks so much to our Wilderness Works partner and friends that care about kids: Associated Credit Union… bringing yet another year of gift giving with gifts for children that have...

Thank you Gary Bell: incomparable role model for boys!

21 Dec 2017

Celebrating Wilderness Works teacher Gary Bell! Gary is a master volunteer and incomparable role model for Wilderness Works boys! Wilderness Works uplifts children struggling with an epidemic of fatherlessness and...

Oyster Roast party fundraiser!

18 Nov 2017

HUGE thanks to our hard working Wilderness Works board of directors for a super fun and successful 2nd Annual Oyster Roast party fundraiser!!!

Wilderness Works girls power up the Ocmulgee River!

09 Oct 2017

Thanks so much to Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions for a spectacular kayak experience for our Wilderness Works girls! #friendship #girlsrule #naturegirl #discovery #riverlife #wildernessworks

Famous Wonderland Trail Completed!

20 Sep 2017

Congratulations to a tough group of Wilderness Works Field Campers! 80 miles of trekking across two glaciers, 5 challenging river crossings, steep inclines and declines with imperial and menacing Mount...

Off to Camp!!

30 May 2017

Thanks to Glisson Camp & Retreat Center for being the best partner ever for very excited campers on their way to camp!! #summercamp #swimming #campfires #zipline #getoutside#keepitwild #wildernessworks

Congratulations Dylan Moore!

25 May 2017

Class of 2017! 10 years with Wilderness Works! #graduation #dreamscometrue #advance #wildernessworks#tbt

Summer Camp is just around the corner!

16 May 2017

Pack your bags and hop on this journey with us! #optoutside #keepitwild #swimmingskillssaveslives#wherefriendshipsbegin #freetobeakid #wildernessworks

Congratulations to Wilderness Works Seniors as They Graduate!

15 May 2017

Special shout out to twins Deshonna and Deshon Harris!! #classof2017#graduation #dreamscometrue #advance #wildernessworks

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