Second Brood of Karners are here!

On Monday, June 29, the first Karner blue butterflies of the second brood were observed at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.The endangered Karner blue butterflies that are in the second brood will mate and lay eggs that will overwinter until next spring!There are several trails in the Preserve & Park where you can observe these small blue butterflies. The most accessible are at Camp Saratoga  where the trail leaves from parking lot #1.  The other trails are Old Gick Farm and Fox which are accessed from parking areas off of Route 50, just north of King Road.To get a chance to see and learn more about these beautiful, endangered butterflies we will be offering many opportunities to attend a guided nature walk.Karner Blue Butterfly Walks at Old Gick FarmWednesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22 at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm And Saturday July 18 at 10:00 am We will be looking for adults that are searching for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah meadows. The walk will be cancelled if it is raining. The walk lasts for about an hour. Please park in the lot by the Saratoga Sandplains Sign on Route 50 half a mile north of King Road.  Preregistration is strongly encouraged by calling 450-0321 or info@wiltonpreserve.org