Calendar of Public Events
All programs require registration at least one business day prior to the program. To register please either call the office at 518-450-0321 or by emailing info@wiltonpreserve.org.
To access our spring program flyer, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Annual Photo Show Ceremony and Holiday Reception
Join us in viewing the winners of each category on display in our new Welcome Cabin.
The complete show can be viewed in an online gallery starting on December 1.
Enjoy a delightful Holiday Reception as we celebrate our wonderful year at Wilton Wildlife!
Refreshments will be served.
Registration is appreciated. For details about the Annual Photography Show or to RSVP, contact the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Preschool Nature Time
December 12: Snowflakes
January 9: Animal Tracking
February 13: Owls
March 13: Getting ready for spring!
Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.
To register for this program, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk
Get ready for the shortest day of the year! Come for a walk in the morning sun to learn about how the celestial movements impact the natural world.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Full Moon Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Preschool Nature Time
December 12: Snowflakes
January 9: Animal Tracking
February 13: Owls
March 13: Getting ready for spring!
Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Ballston Creek Preserve Walk
Learn about one of Saratoga PLAN’s newest preserves and how old farm fields have grown into beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, with occasional older growth trees.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information about Saratoga PLAN and Ballston Creek Preserve: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/ballston-creek-preserve/
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! Each meeting includes the opportunity for a training session!
To RSVP for the meeting, email Public Outreach Coordinator, Bella, at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Winter Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stay around for the winter!
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Winter Fun Day
Stop by the Welcome Cabin and pick a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking on the trails! Bring it back to the cabin for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required!
Winter Poetry
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month, there will be a different themed workshop apart of the Winter Art Workshop series presented by a Wilton Wildlife educator where you will explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.
To register for this program, click here.
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Full Moon Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
To register for this program, click here.
Annual Meeting
Join us to learn about the successes of Wilton Wildlife during the past year and hear about what we have in store for the future!
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Winter Fun Day
Stop by the Welcome Cabin and pick a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking on the trails! Bring it back to the cabin for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required!
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Ballston Creek Preserve Walk
Learn about one of Saratoga PLAN’s newest preserves and how old farm fields have grown into beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, with occasional older growth trees.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information about Saratoga PLAN and Ballston Creek Preserve: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/ballston-creek-preserve/
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! Each meeting includes the opportunity for a training session!
To RSVP for the meeting, email Public Outreach Coordinator, Bella, at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Preschool Nature Time
December 12: Snowflakes
January 9: Animal Tracking
February 13: Owls
March 13: Getting ready for spring!
Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Winter Fun Day
Stop by the Welcome Cabin and pick a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking on the trails! Bring it back to the cabin for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required!
Winter Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stay around for the winter!
To register for this program, click here.
Climate Walk
As you take a walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains, learn about the history and how climate change has shaped the world around us.
Made possible by the generous support of The Children’s Museum of Saratoga.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Animal Tracking with Saratoga Springs Public Library
What better way to learn about animal tracks than to find them in the snow! This program is suitable for ages 5 and up.
To register for Tuesday's program which is a collaboration with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Campfire Chat
Celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics with different activities and stations as you participate in our very own Animal Olympic morning! After completing the games and stations, enjoy some hot cocoa and s’mores by the campfire!
To register for this program, click here.
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month, there will be a different themed workshop apart of the Winter Art Workshop series presented by a Wilton Wildlife educator where you will explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.
To register for this program, click here.
Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk
Take a walk to learn new information about the sights and sounds of one of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep of winter.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information on Saratoga PLAN and Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/bog-meadow-brook-nature-trail-and-meadowbrook/
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Owl Prowl with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join is for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls! Learn about the adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. This program is for ages 5 and up.
To register, please call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Winter Discovery Walk
Take a stroll through the Saratoga Sand Plains as you discover the great things about winter, how to identify trees at this time of year, scout for animal tracks and so much more.
To register for this program, click here.
Owl Prowl with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join is for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls! Learn about the adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. This program is for ages 5 and up.
To register, please call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Silent Hunters
Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special "quiet" program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in quietly exploring the owls' nighttime habitat.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Full Moon Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
To register for this program, click here.
Winter Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stay around for the winter!
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Ballston Creek Preserve Walk
Learn about one of Saratoga PLAN’s newest preserves and how old farm fields have grown into beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, with occasional older growth trees.
To register for this program, click here.
For more information about Saratoga PLAN and Ballston Creek Preserve: https://saratogaplan.org/explore-parks-and-trails/ballston-creek-preserve/
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! Each meeting includes the opportunity for a training session!
To RSVP for the meeting, email Public Outreach Coordinator, Bella, at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Preschool Nature Time
December 12: Snowflakes
January 9: Animal Tracking
February 13: Owls
March 13: Getting ready for spring!
Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Landscape Painting Workshop
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month, there will be a different themed workshop apart of the Winter Art Workshop series presented by a Wilton Wildlife educator where you will explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Welcome Cabin in Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to March 28. Rentals will be weather dependent, but the Welcome Cabin will always be open during these times.Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 19 and the school vacation week of February 16-20. All rentals must be returned by 4:00PM, last call is at 3:00PM!
Don’t hibernate all winter! Get outside and explore the trails during the winter at Camp Saratoga!
Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required.
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Join our environmental educator, Bella, who will help you channel your inner artist while learning to look at plants with the eye of a botanist! Participants will create detailed plant drawings that could make a perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season.
To register for this program, click here.
Graphite Range Community Forest Walk
Learn about the community forest which is one of Saratoga County’s newest properties while exploring its interesting flora, fauna, and history.
To register for this program, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Campfire Chat
Theme: Turkeys
Have fun around the campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa as we dive into new themes each month and learn all things animals!
To register for this program, click here.
Fall Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see what birds are still here or getting ready to migrate!
This program is made possible by the support of Brookfield Renewable.
To register for this program, click here.
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! Each meeting includes the opportunity for a training session!
To RSVP for the meeting, email Public Outreach Coordinator, Bella, at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Join our environmental educator, Bella, who will help you channel your inner artist while learning to look at plants with the eye of a botanist! Participants will create detailed plant drawings that could make a perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season.
To register for this program, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Writing in Nature Workshop
This workshop, led by Skidmore Professor Michael Marx, focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, as you will observe nature around you on a guided walk and come back together for writing exercises and practice.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Silent Hunters
Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special "quiet" program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in quietly exploring the owls' nighttime habitat.
To register for this program, click here.
Silent Hunters
Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special "quiet" program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in quietly exploring the owls' nighttime habitat.
To register for this program, click here.
CANCELED Writing in Nature Workshop
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED. TO REGISTER FOR THE FINAL WRITING IN NATURE WORKSHOP THIS FALL ON NOVEMBER 1, USE THE LINK BELOW.
This workshop, led by Skidmore Professor Michael Marx, focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, as you will observe nature around you on a guided walk and come back together for writing exercises and practice.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Family Owl Prowls with Saratoga Springs Public Library
On this nighttime hike you will look and listen for owls while learning about their amazing adaptations as nocturnal predators. Participants will take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the diet of an owl and identify bones of its prey!
Please register with the Saratoga Springs Public Library at (518) 584-7860, ext. 305.
CANCELLED Volunteer Meeting
Tonight’s meeting has been CANCELLED. The next volunteer meeting will be November 12.
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! Each meeting includes the opportunity for a training session!
To RSVP for the meeting, email Public Outreach Coordinator, Bella, at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Graphite Range Community Forest Walk
Learn about the community forest which is one of Saratoga County’s newest properties while exploring its interesting flora, fauna, and history.
To register for this program, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Wild About Blue
Come celebrate Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, and Conservation at our annual Fall Fundraiser at the Wishing Well restaurant. Funds raised support our year-round environmental education programs. This year the Metamorphosis Award is being given to the Saratoga Shredders.
Cost is $125.00 and registration is required by October 10.
For more information or to buy a ticket visit our website wiltonpreserve.org and click on the "Wild About Blue Fall Fundraiser" tab.
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
Looking for a scenic view without having to climb a mountain? Come visit the Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower. The fire tower is open weather permitting.
No registration needed!
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
Looking for a scenic view without having to climb a mountain? Come visit the Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower. The fire tower is open weather permitting.
No registration needed!
Writing in Nature Workshop
This workshop, led by Skidmore Professor Michael Marx, focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, as you will observe nature around you on a guided walk and come back together for writing exercises and practice.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Campfire Chat
Theme: Bats
Have fun around the campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa as we dive into new themes each month and learn all things animals!
To register for this program, click here.
Leaf Scavenger Hunt with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join us for an autumn tree identification program that will include a scavenger hunt in Congress Park! We will collect leaves and learn about the different trees that call the park home, then participate in a craft! Program is best suitable for children ages 3-9.
To register by calling the Saratoga Springs Public Library (518) 584-7860 ext 305.
Preschool Nature Time
September 12: Monarch Butterflies
October 10: Color Changing leaves
November 14: Turkey time
Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.
To register for this program, click here.
Painting in Nature Workshop: Painting Meetup
Made famous by the French impressionists, painting outdoors is growing in popularity. This year we are offering different choices with landscape, still life, and by popular request, meet ups! You wanted more opportunities to connect with other local painters, so come and join us by Delegan Pond with all its fall splendor! Join us to get outside, learn from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
Register for this more casual, and self-led workshop with some guidance from local artists.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Writing in Nature Workshop
This workshop, led by Skidmore Professor Michael Marx, focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, as you will observe nature around you on a guided walk and come back together for writing exercises and practice.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Painting in Nature Workshop: Watercolor Landscapes
Made famous by the French impressionists, painting outdoors is growing in popularity. This year we are offering different choices with landscape, still life, and by popular request, meet ups! You wanted more opportunities to connect with other local painters, so come and join us by Delegan Pond with all its fall splendor! Join us to get outside, learn from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Orra Phelps Preserve walk
Take a fall nature walk with our educations to learn new things about the flora and fauna of Saratoga PLAN’s lovely Orra Phelps Preserve.
To register for this program, click here.
Nature on the Move
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
To register for this program, click here.
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
Looking for a scenic view without having to climb a mountain? Come visit the Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower. The fire tower is open weather permitting.
No registration needed!
Painting in Nature Workshop: Watercolor Still-Life
Made famous by the French impressionists, painting outdoors is growing in popularity. This year we are offering different choices with landscape, still life, and by popular request, meet ups! You wanted more opportunities to connect with other local painters, so come and join us by Delegan Pond with all its fall splendor! Join us to get outside, learn from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.