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.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Photography Show Virtual Gallery!
Celebrate Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s beauty from photographs by members of the community for the 13th Annual Photography Show! The virtual gallery will launch on the morning of December 9th and will be accessible on our website. Keep an eye out on social media as we highlight different winners from different categories.
The link will be active under our “Education and Programs” tab under Annual Photography Show.
Thank you to all of those who participated in 2024 and we look forward to another year in 2025!
Matthew Kergel, Reflections, Best in Autumn 2023
Wingspan Game Night
This game is for the birds! Get help with your bird identification through playing an interactive bird game, Wingspan. Have fun with other birders while learning about avian characteristics.
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.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Winter Solstice Walk
We are getting ready for the shortest day of the year! Come for a walk 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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stick 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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Arts Workshop Series
JANUARY- Winter Poetry
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month will have a different nature themed art project where staff will help you explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.
To register for this program, click here.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Moonlight Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in the moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
To register for this program, click here.
Annual Meeting
Join us for refreshments and to learn about the successes of Wilton Wildlife during the past year and hear about what we have in store for the future!
LOCATION: we are planning on an in person meeting, specific location TBD
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on the latest events, programs, and projects. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers and our longtime regulars! Each meting we will discuss upcoming events and opportunities! Light refreshments will be served!
Register by emailing Bella Osborn, 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.
Wingspan Game Night
This game is for the birds! Get help with your bird identification through playing an interactive bird game, Wingspan. Have fun with other birders while learning about avian characteristics.
To register for this program, click here.
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Introduction
Are you looking to try a new recreational activity this winter season but don’t know where to start? Join our educators as they give you tidbits on how to cross-country ski, so you feel comfortable on the trails!
After the program, check in at the Winter Rental cabin and sign out the cross-country skis to try!
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Scavenger Hunt and Bonfire
Stop by the Winter Lodge and pick up a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking the trails! Bring it back to the lodge for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required- stop by anytime for a day full of fun!
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.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Arts Workshop Series
FEBRUARY- Botanical Drawings
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month will have a different nature themed art project where staff will help you 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.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Scavenger Hunt and Bonfire
Stop by the Winter Lodge and pick up a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking the trails! Bring it back to the lodge for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required- stop by anytime for a day full of fun!
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Moonlight Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in the moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
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.
Wingspan Game Night
This game is for the birds! Get help with your bird identification through playing an interactive bird game, Wingspan. Have fun with other birders while learning about avian characteristics.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Solar Viewing and Bonfire
In addition to the bonfire, stop by between 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a chance to observe the sun through a special telescope with local amateur astronomers!
Stop by the Winter Lodge and pick up a scavenger hunt flyer to complete while walking the trails! Bring it back to the lodge for a small prize and enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa around the fire!
No registration required- stop by anytime for a day full of fun!
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Birding Walk
Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stick 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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Storytime in Nature
Explore nature through stories and games! This program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6)
To register for this program, click here.
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, please call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305
Campfire Chat
Theme: Maple Sugaring
How does maple sap turn into the delicious maple syrup on your pancakes? Join us around the campfire while we discuss the maple sugaring process and sample some tasty treats!
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on the latest events, programs, and projects. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers and our longtime regulars! Each meting we will discuss upcoming events and opportunities! Light refreshments will be served!
Register by emailing Bella Osborn, bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
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.
Owl Prowls 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
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Tree Identification
How do we identify trees in the winter without all the leaves? Join us to learn simple ways to determine tree species!
To register for this program, click here.
Owl Prowls 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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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 Arts Workshop Series
MARCH- Landscapes
Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month will have a different nature themed art project where staff will help you explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.
To register for this program, click here.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Come get your rentals from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Wingspan Game Night
This game is for the birds! Get help with your bird identification through playing an interactive bird game, Wingspan. Have fun with other birders while learning about avian characteristics.
To register for this program, click here.
Moonlight Hike
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in the 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 stick 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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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-2:00 PM at Camp Saratoga in the Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Camp Saratoga North and Parking Lot #1.
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 to March 16. Additional days for rentals include Monday, January 20 and the school vacation week of February 17-21. All rentals must be returned by 3:00PM, last call is at 2:00PM!
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.
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on the latest events, programs, and projects. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers and our longtime regulars! Each meting we will discuss upcoming events and opportunities! Light refreshments will be served!
Register by emailing Bella Osborn, bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
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.
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.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on the latest events, programs, and projects and see what is in store for the future. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers and longtime regulars! Refreshments will be served!
Registration TBD
Storytime in Nature
Join us for reading in nature while listening and hearing all the creatures around us in the forest! Each month will be themed for autumn leaves and animals! The program includes puppets, a take-home craft and is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6)!
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.
Owl Prowl with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join us for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls! Learn about their amazing adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. Following the program, take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the diet of an owl and identify bones of its prey! Group sizes are limited and intended for ages 5+.
Please register with the Saratoga Springs Public Library at (518) 584-7860, ext. 305.
Owl Prowl with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join us for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls! Learn about their amazing adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. Following the program, take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the diet of an owl and identify bones of its prey! Group sizes are limited and intended for ages 5+.
Please register with the Saratoga Springs Public Library at (518) 584-7860, ext. 305.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM on October 2 and 23 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Autumn Discovery Hike at Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail
Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about the sights and sounds of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Our educators will teach you the amazing ecology of a bog habitat and the beaver. With autumn in full swing, you are bound to discover amazing things!
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 Fall Fundraiser
We are getting ready for Wild About Blue 2024!
We are returning to the Wishing Well for this year’s celebration. Last year we raised almost $40,000! We are counting on you to make 2024 our most successful fundraiser since we began Wild About Blue in 2012.
Can you help us reach $45,000 - or more - this year?
The Online Auction is a Great Way to Support Wild About Blue!
Our 2024 Online Auction goes live on Monday, October 14 at 9:00 am and runs through Sunday, October 20 at 10:00 pm.
While it is not yet live, you can take a peek at what we are adding with new items every day! https://www.32auctions.com/WildAboutBlue2024
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023
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.
Storytime in Nature
Join us for reading in nature while listening and hearing all the creatures around us in the forest! Each month will be themed for autumn leaves and animals! The program includes puppets, a take-home craft and is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6)!
To register for this program, click here.
Leaf Scavenger Hunt with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join us in Saratoga with the Saratoga Public Library 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 best suitable for children ages 3-9.
Please register with the Saratoga Public Library at (518) 584-7860 ext 305.
Autumn Discovery Hike at Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail
Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about the sights and sounds of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Our educators will teach you the amazing ecology of a bog habitat and the beaver. With autumn in full swing, you are bound to discover amazing things!
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
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023
Painting in Nature- Watercolors
Watercolor- Either Tuesday, October 1 or Saturday, October 5 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Join local artist, Catherine Minnery, and learn to paint the meadow landscape using watercolors. Made famous by the French impressionists, the idea of painting outdoors and capturing the landscape is growing in popularity. If you want to get outside, get some pointers and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
*Please note: the workshops offered on October 1 and October 5 are the same workshop. Please register for only one day so others can register for the event as well! Thank you!
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023
Star Party and Campfire Chat
Have fun around the campfire while learning about the fall night sky. Local amateur astronomers will have telescopes for viewing the stars. After the program, join us around the fire for hot cocoa and s'mores.
To register for this program, click here.
Hooked on Nature
Grab your yarn and needles and join us for a fabulous meet-up with other nature-loving crafters! Share you love of nature with other crafters while working in a lovely natural setting.
Join Wilton Wildlife staff and volunteers twice a month to share your WIPs (works-in-progress) in any fiber medium, all while sharing stories of your favorite outdoor adventures!
This is a casual get-together, materials will not be provided, but advice and guidance will be given from the other group attendees. The group will be meeting from 6:00- 7:30 PM on October 2 and 23 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, located at 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 12831.
To register for this program, click here.
Painting in Nature- Watercolors
Watercolor- Either Tuesday, October 1 or Saturday, October 5 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Join local artist, Catherine Minnery, and learn to paint the meadow landscape using watercolors. Made famous by the French impressionists, the idea of painting outdoors and capturing the landscape is growing in popularity. If you want to get outside, get some pointers and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
*Please note: the workshops offered on October 1 and October 5 are the same workshop. Please register for only one day so others can register for the event as well! Thank you!
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Painting in Nature- Acrylic
Acrylic- Either Tuesday, September 24 or Saturday, September 28 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Join local artist, Page Darrow, and learn to paint the meadow landscape using watercolors. Made famous by the French impressionists, the idea of painting outdoors and capturing the landscape is growing in popularity. If you want to get outside, get some pointers and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
*Please note: the workshops offered on September 24 and 28 are the same workshop. Please register for only one day so others can register for the event as well! Thank you!
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To register for this program, click here.
Volunteer Meeting
Get caught up on the latest events, programs, and projects and see what is in store for the future. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers and longtime regulars! Refreshments will be served!
Registration: email Bella Osborn at bella@wiltonpreserve.org
Painting in Nature- Acrylic
Acrylic- Either Tuesday, September 24 or Saturday, September 28 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Join local artist, Page Darrow, and learn to paint the meadow landscape using watercolors. Made famous by the French impressionists, the idea of painting outdoors and capturing the landscape is growing in popularity. If you want to get outside, get some pointers and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided.
*Please note: the workshops offered on September 24 and 28 are the same workshop. Please register for only one day so others can register for the event as well! Thank you!
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower and Fire Ranger observer’s cabin will be open for those who want to get a birds-eye view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park while learning about the life of a fire tower monitor. You can climb a tower without having to climb a mountain for a view! Stop by between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
The fire tower is open the third weekend of each month from April-October, with schedule subject to change due to weather conditions.
No registration is required. Parking is available in parking lot #3 on Scout Rd at Camp Saratoga.
Photo By: Joshua Holbrook, Photography Show 2023