April Break Events

There is plenty to do with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for April Break. Wilton Preserve has free events scheduled for all ages and the 25 miles of trails owned by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and Town of Wilton will be open to the public. As a bonus, the Historic Cornell Fire Tower will be open on April 15 and 16 from 10am to 3pm. Check the full schedule below.

Nature on the Move: Monday, April 10, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Nature on the Move is a fast-paced walk that happens every other week throughout the year. For this special day, the group will climb the Fire Tower and learn about its history.

Spring Discovery Walk: Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Take a walk through the meadows, forests, and wetlands of Camp Saratoga. An environmental educator will guide the group through the changes of spring.

Bog Meadow Brook Walks: Thursday, April 13, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Interns shared with Wilton Preserve and Saratoga PLAN have developed information about the sights and sounds of Bog Meadow Brook. Watch the ecosystem develop as the seasons change during this weekly walk series.

Woodcock Walk: Thursday, April 13, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn about this silly-looking critter then take a guided walk at dusk. As the group moves through the meadows, we will watch for their mating displays and listen for their calls.

Tree ID at Congress Park: Friday, April 14, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Learn to identify the local trees based on their bark and buds. Review the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees then enjoy a short craft. This program is run through the Saratoga Springs Public Library. To register, call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 303.

Woodcock Campfire Chat: Friday, April 14, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Each month features a chat around the campfire to learn about the native species of the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystems, how these animals are threatened, and what we can do to help their conservation. While we chat, hang out around the fire for cocoa, s'mores, and cookies! This program is funded by the Common Roots Foundation.

For walks and activities, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org to register or visit our calendar registration page by clicking here.

For visits to the Histori Cornell Fire Tower, registration is not needed. Drop by any time to learn about the fire tower and climb to the top.