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Thursday, May 17th Karner Blue Butterfly Walk

Time: 4pm  Place: Old GickPreregistration required by May 16th The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. Its adult life span is very short and only lasts for a few days. The best time to see the butterfly is in late May/early June and early July. When the Karner blue butterfly has emerged, WWPP will be notifying the public on our website (www.wiltonpreserve.org). The butterflies may or may not be out due to changes in the weather. We will be looking for butterflies in the first brood that are looking for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah.

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Saturday, May 5th Bird Walk with Rich Speidel

Time: TBD Place: Camp SaratogaPreregistration Required: Call Rich Speidel at (518) 623-2587May is the best month to hear and see migratory birds in our area. This will be a leisurely morning walk along the trails and the varied habitats of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Please bring binoculars. This program is offered through the Adirondack Mountain Club. Group size is limited to 15.

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Wilton Wildlife Festival

Saturday June 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Wildlife Festival: A Celebration of the Butterflies, Birds and Beasts of the Saratoga Sandplains of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Enjoy presentations with live hawks and owls, Karner blue butterfly walks, live reptile and amphibian displays, and pond exploration with dip nets. There will also be lots of hands-on nature crafts, the fire tower will be open, and since it is National Trails Day, lots of opportunties to explore the trails! There will be a BBQ run by a boy scout troop available for a small charge.

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Earth Day Celebration Craft, Sun April 22nd

Earth Day Celebration Craft: Nature Mosaic Window Hanging
Time: 11am-12pm
Place: Camp Saratoga
Preregistration required by April 20th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org
Come create a nature mosaic to hang at your window! This project encourages children to appreciate the different shapes, colors and values in nature. Join us as we enjoy a late morning stroll through Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Then, we will use our creative side to make a nature mosaic masterpiece! This program is for children of all ages.
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Field Ecology Walk, Thurs April 12th

Spring Vacation Week Program
Thursday, April 12th Field Ecology Walk
Time: 1-2 pm
Place: Camp Saratoga North
Preregistration required by April 11th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.org
Come to camp, and enjoy a guided hike through the fields and forests of Camp Saratoga. Learn about the unique animals, grasses and wildflowers and their adaptations to our dry sandplains habitat. Come discover the diverse creatures throughout these open areas of nature. Meet us at the kiosk by Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road at Camp Saratoga for this hour-long walk.

Spring Vacation Week ProgramThursday, April 12th Field Ecology WalkTime: 1-2 pmPlace: Camp Saratoga NorthPreregistration required by April 11th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.orgCome to camp, and enjoy a guided hike through the fields and forests of Camp Saratoga. Learn about the unique animals, grasses and wildflowers and their adaptations to our dry sandplains habitat. Come discover the diverse creatures throughout these open areas of nature. Meet us at the kiosk by Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road at Camp Saratoga for this hour-long walk.

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Fish Release at SSSP Wed, April 11th

Spring Vacation Week Program!Time: 11am-2pmPlace: Saratoga Spa State ParkWe will be joining in on the fun of the annual fish stocking morning at the Spa State Park.  Visit our table at Geyser Picnic Area to participate in children’s crafts, learn about the other local environmental organizations and don’t forget to bring a bucket with you to get a fish to drop into Geyser Creek! Come make, talk and learn at the Spa State Park’s annual fish release.

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Wetland Walk Tues, April 10th

Spring Vacation Week Program!Time: 1-2 pmPlace: NeilmannPreregistration required by April 9th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.orgWetland 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

Spring Vacation Week Program!Time: 1-2pmPlace: Old GickPreregistration required by April 6th: Call (518) 450-0321 or email shabanah@wiltonpreserve.orgWilton 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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