Wild About Blue - Our Annual Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, October 18 at the Wishing Well
Your Honorary Committee donation supports year-round community programs and includes the following recognition:
· Your name listed in our monthly eNewsletter and on our website.
· Your name listed on all materials for the event, including being printed on the invitation (if received before July 20).
Eastern Tailed-Blue and above have their logo on our website and our monthly eNewsletter.
Blue Bird and above receive exclusive social media recognition to our over 7,000 followers.
Wild About Blue Honorary Committee levels:
_____ $350 Two tickets at the Blue Jay level
_____ $550 Three tickets at the Little Blue Stem level
_____ $700 Four tickets at the Eastern Tailed-Blue level
_____ $1,100 Six tickets at the Blue Bird level
_____ $1,500 Eight tickets and reserved table at Wild Blue Lupine level
_____ $2,500 Twelve tickets and a reserved table at Karner Blue Butterfly level
_____ Or give at a level that is right for you!
Please reply by July 20 to be listed on the invitation.
Metamorphosis Award
The Metamorphosis Award was created to recognize people who have created transformative change in our community. At Wild About Blue this year we are honoring Ethan and Anne Winter, for bringing the Graphite Range Community Forest to life. They worked with Saratoga County and local land trusts to create the first community forest in our area, achieving their vision to create a place for people of all ages and abilities to appreciate nature, get to know the forest, learn to take care of it, and build support for conservation and local organizations. Ethan and Anne also wanted to build a community ethos with everyone using the trails, having them share in the care and appreciation for this wonderful community resource. While the trails were built for a range of skills of mountain bikers, the intention has always been that they are for all users, walkers, birders, runners, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and more. The GRCF engages children, families, students, and all members of the community as they learn about the intrinsic value of the forests that we have in Saratoga County, the threats to them, and the role that we all have in protecting them. Anne and Ethan have created positive and dramatic changes in so many ways in our community, and we are delighted that they are our honoree this year!
Past Metamorphosis Awardees
Joe Bruchac
Laura Clark
Mark and Maria Dailey
Larry Gordon
Art Johnson
Lake Avenue School Outdoor Education Program
Heather Mabee
Kathy O’Brien
Bob Rice
Shredders MTB
Maria Trabka
Jane Adams Wait
Thank you to everyone who helped to make last year’s Wild About Blue a great success!! We raised close to $44,000!
Wild About Blue supports year-round community programs.
We count on Wild About Blue to provide operating funds to continue our mission-driven work in environmental education, outdoor recreation, and conservation. We are most proud of our year-round environmental education programs for all ages and interests. We also help maintain more than 25 miles of recreational trails and support conservation of the habitats for threatened and endangered species, particularly the Karner blue butterfly.
Thank you to our Generous 2025 Auction and Wine Pull Donors !!
9 Miles East; Adirondack Experience Museum at Blue Mountain Lake; Adirondack Hotel at Long Lake; Ageless Healing Arts; Albany Pine Bush Preserve; Alpine Sport Shop; Andrea Mulholland; Artisanal Brew Works; Becks; Bradley Birge; Caffe Lena; Cantina; Catherine Minnery; Chez Pierre; Children’s Museum at Saratoga; Chip Kilduff and Kathleen O’Connor; Dancing Grain Farm Brewery; Darling Doughnuts; Day Dream Farmer; Dion/Nevitrek Snowshoes; DZ Restaurants; Four Seasons Natural Foods; Gatherings Wildflower Botanical; Grapevine Fine Wines Saratoga; Grey Ghost Bicycles: Henry Street Taproom; Holy Moses Tavern; Hot Yoga; Howard Lester; Impressions of Saratoga; Jabebo Studio; Jeff Olson; Jen Ferriss; Joe Sporko; Kim Marsella; Kurt Schuman; Larry Dana; Lifestyles; Linda Baker; Lindley Hickox; Margo Olson; Marne Onderdonk; MARS Wrigley; Mohawk Taproom; Nancy Castillo and Lois Geshiwlm; Nina Russo; Olde Bryan Inn; Page Darrow; Red Lobster; Rick’s Bike Shop; Rock Hill Bakery; Saratoga Arms Hotel; Saratoga Farmers’ Market; Saratoga Joinery; Saratoga Olive Oil; Saratoga Performing Arts Center; Saratoga Sweets Candy Co.; Saratoga Winery; Saratoga Y; Silverado; Stella’s Salon; Steve Wilcox; Styled by Lily; Sundae’s Best Hot Fudge; The Wild Center; The Wishing Well; Thirsty Owl Winery; Treehouse Brewing; Wild Birds Unlimited; Wild Things Native Plants; Wolf’s Hollow Brewing
The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible. A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 12071.
Profound Appreciation to the Generous Honorary Committee Donors for 2026 Wild About Blue
Karner Blue
Wild Blue Lupine
Will Aldrich
Blue Bird
DA Collins
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Kim Marsella and Blue Neils
Little Blue Stem
Anchor QEA
Jennifer Benaman and Andrew Roginski
Bradley Birge
Howard Lester
Stewart’s Shops
Blue Jay
Adirondack Trust Company and Amsure
Alpine Sport Shop, Inc.
Arrow Bank
Laura Clark
Richard Dunham, DMD
Jen and Chris Ferris
George and Becky Hodgson
John and Lucille Koch
Kodiak Construction
Linda and Jim Morzillo
Munter Enterprises, Inc.
Ray and Mary O’Conor
Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, PC
Joseph and Susan Sporko
Trish Watkins
Blueberry
Larry Dana
Bruce Goodale
Robert and Peggy Lounsbury