Staff
Conservation and Stewardship Coordinator, Environmental Educator
M.S. Environmental Science and Ecology, B.S. Wildlife Science
Kayleigh graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2024 with their master's degree in environmental science and ecology. Their graduate studies focused on how the American woodcock uses resources during the breeding season. Kayleigh received her bachelor's degree in wildlife science from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry (2021) and spent a year working on researching tick-borne diseases. While her previous positions were academic-based, don't be fooled! Anyone who has spent more than five minutes outside with Kayleigh knows you will quickly learn something new about birds, insects, or trees! Kayleigh is very enthusiastic about helping everyone and anyone understand the natural world better. Kayleigh also enjoys birding, fishing, kayaking, and stained-glass art. kayleigh@wiltonpreserve.org
Hannah Katz
Education Director
B.A. Environmental Studies
Hannah grew up in the Capital Region exploring trails near and far by foot, pedal and paddle and developing a deep appreciation for the outdoors. While attending Hamilton College, Hannah explored human connection to nature through many different avenues (including maple sugaring, climate action and land conservation) while earning a degree in Environmental Studies. Since then, Hannah has spent time working with land trusts and land-based nonprofits in Washington State helping people connect to the land around them. Hannah is excited to have moved back home to be closer to her family and bring her experience and enthusiasm to Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park!
Outside of the “office” Hannah can be found canoeing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, gardening, sitting on her porch or finding any other excuse to explore the outdoors.
Executive Director
M.S. Science Education, B.S. Biology
After college, Margo spent four incredible summers working as a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger. After getting her Masters in Education, she worked as the Director of Education at the Junior Museum in Troy before becoming the Curator of Education at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs. She also worked as a member of the Campus Life Staff at Skidmore College before becoming the Executive Director at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, her dream job. She is happy to be able to help further the conservation goals of our partners, provide top-notch educational experiences for our community to foster the next generation of conservationists, and to promote, encourage, and educate people about the many benefits of spending time in nature. molson@wiltonpreserve.org
Public Outreach Coordinator, Environmental Educator
B.S. Conservation Biology
Bella attended the University of Environmental Science & Forestry, where she worked toward a degree in Conservation Biology with a focus on Environmental Writing & Rhetoric. She has experience as an Eco-Representative and Activities Coordinator for her university, where she worked toward educating her peers on the importance of sustainability. In college, she trained as an environmental journalist and editor, working as the managing editor for ESF's arts and literary magazine, Unearthed.
When she's not busy editing, you might spot Bella juggling 2-3 novels or happily crouched on a trail, collecting plant specimens for her beloved herbarium. Her heart beats for reading, writing, and fine art; her favorite painters are Claude Monet and Charles Courtney Curran. So, if you see Bella out and about on the trails or at our programs, don't be shy – she loves chatting and sharing her enthusiasm! bella@wiltonpreserve.org