Earth Week and Vacation Programs

April Earth Week and Vacation Programs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Looking for something to do during Spring Vacation or to celebrate Earth Week? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled.Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities: Friday, April 22^nd at 1:00pm Help Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park improve and maintain our habitats. In honor of Earth Day, we’ll be working on a couple of conservation and trail projects. You do not have to sign up for both days! Preregistration is required by April 21^st. Frog Watch with Wilton Preserve and the Saratoga Springs Library: Monday April 25^th, 7:00 pmWe’re teaming up with the Saratoga Springs Library to listen for local amphibians! Meet at the 80 Scout Road office to learn about the frogs of the sandplains. From there, we’ll head to a wetland to listen for some frog calls! Pre-registration is required by calling the Library at (518) 584-7860 option 3. Children must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. Outdoor Games: Tuesday April 26^th, 1:00-2:00 pmBring your child to the Preserve & Park for an afternoon of outdoor nature-themed games!Pre- registration required by April 25^th. Spa State Park Fish Stocking: Wednesday April 27^th 11:00am-2:00pmWe will be joining in on the fun of the annual fish stocking at the Spa State Park. Visit our table at the Geyser Picnic Area to participate in children’s nature crafts and to learn about other local environmental organizations. Don’t forget to bring a bucket with you to get a fish to release! No registration required.Campfire Songs and Stories: Wednesday April 27th 7:30 pmJoin us for an evening of campfire songs and stories. Space is limited so pre-registration is required by April 25^th. Spring Scavenger Hunt: Thursday April 28th 1:00-2:00 pmBring your child out to Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for an afternoon of outdoor exploration. Children will learn to use their senses to explore the outdoors during the spring by working to complete a nature scavenger hunt. Pre- registration required by April 27^th. Reconnecting with Nature in Congress Park: Friday April 29^th at 11:00 amStroll through Congress Park and learn to identify various trees using bark and branches. After the walk we will return to the library to create twig vases! Please contact the Saratoga Springs Public Library at (518) 584-7860 option 3 to register.For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.  For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.