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Wetland Walk Tues, April 10th

By shoosein | Published: March 30, 2012

Spring Vacation Week Program!

Time: 1-2 pm

Place: Neilmann

Preregistration required by April 9th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org

Wetland communities are very fragile and delicate ecosystems. Come listen for spring peepers and wood frogs and explore the wetlands at the Neilmann parcel of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park!  We will be meeting us at the Neilmann parking lot on Ruggles Road just south of King Road for an hour-long exploration.

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Conservation Walk Mon, April 9th

By shoosein | Published: March 30, 2012

Spring Vacation Week Program!

Time: 1-2pm

Place: Old Gick

Preregistration required by April 6th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park has been involved with various conservation efforts within the Saratoga Sandplains and the surrounding forest. Come join us on a fun walk through the Oak/Pine Savannah and learn the importance of this early successional habitat. We will also be looking at the forest community and understanding the characteristics that help maintain a thick understory habitat.  The walk will leave from the parking lot on Route 50 which is just under four miles past Wilton Mall and will take place on the Old Gick Farm trail.

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Nature Walk Sat, March 24th

By shoosein | Published: March 21, 2012
Time: 12-1pm Place: Old Gick
Preregistration required by March 23rd: call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org.
Explore the beauty of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park during a guided hike. Come learn about the history behind our unique ecosystem of Glacial Lake Albany and the park’s current efforts to protect endangered and threatened species living at the preserve. This program is open to the public ages 5 and up.
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Start of Spring Walk Tues, March 20th

By shoosein | Published: March 8, 2012

Time: 12-1pm Place: Fox

Preregistration required by March 19th: call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org.

Join us in celebration of spring as we walk the trails at the Fox parcel on Route 50. During this walk we will investigate some of the first signs of spring that we see in nature from budding trees to melting vernal pools. This program is open to the public ages 5 and up.

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Wildlife Creatures Collage Sat, March 17th

By shoosein | Published: March 8, 2012

Time: 2-3pm Place: Camp Saratoga

Preregistration required by March 16th: call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org.

In celebration of National Wildlife Week, join us at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to discover nature and explore the wilderness. Children will take a walk at our Camp Saratoga parcel in search of wildlife inspiration. Along the way, participants will collect items in nature to create their very own wildlife creature collage. This program is open to the public ages 5 and up.

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X-C Ski Trail Update 3-8-2012

By plitchfield | Published: March 8, 2012

There is still a bit of corn snow and sheet ice here and there on the trails even with today’s almost record heat, making them a challenge to walk. However, the meadows are completely snow and ice free with occasional puddles of melt-water. Oh – and mud….

If there is a “freak” spring snow storm with a significant accumulation, we will groom it until April 1st. Then the equipment goes into storage until December.

We expect to continue the tradition of winter ski and snowshoe events next year, and we hope to see you on the trails during the summer months. Don’t forget we have lots of trails at various locations in the area for your enjoyment.

There is always a need for volunteer labor to maintain the trails during the summer months. This can take the form of group workdays on weekends, or a few hours a week at your convenience if and when you can spare the time. Please contact us at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling (518) 450-0321

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Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe event for 3/3 Cancelled

By shoosein | Published: February 24, 2012
CANCELLED!

With the unusual winter we have had with the lack of any appreciable snowfall, the trails have become too icy and hazardous to hold the event on the 3rd.

We tried three times this year, but Mother Nature just didn’t cooperate!  Mark your calendars, the next Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe is scheduled for Saturday evening, January 26th, 2013!

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