Winter Break Programs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Looking for something to do during Winter Vacation? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers a full week of  outdoor programs. In addition to the programs, snow shoe and cross-country skis will be available for rental all week at the Cabin in Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road. Rentals are available starting at 11 a.m. The last rentals need to be returned by 3 p.m. Rentals are $10 per pair for adults and $5 for children/students. 

Scavenger Hunt with Saratoga Springs Public Library
Monday, February 15 · 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children will learn to use their senses to explore the outdoors by working to complete a winter nature scavenger hunt. For children ages 5 and up. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. Registration is required by calling the Library at 518-584-7860 option 3.

Winter Nature Detectives at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Monday, February 15 · 1-2 p.m. | Go for a hike through the eyes of an animal! Children will become animals of the winter using our five senses, and learn the basics of animal tracking. Remember, just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there! 

History of Snowshoes Hike at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Tuesday, February 16 · 1-2 p.m. | Join us for a gentle snowshoe hike! Learn how nature taught us to walk on snow. Where did these funky looking shoes come from, how were they made, and how important were they in making New York what it is today? Let’s find out!

Winter Tree Identification at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Wednesday, February 17 · 1-2 p.m. | With autumn long gone and a lack of leaves on the trees, how do we identify them? Find out the differences between trees with needles and ones with leaves. Join us to learn simple ways to determine tree species found at the Wilton Preserve! For ages 5 and up. 

Animal Tracking at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Thursday, February 18 · 1-2 p.m. | What better time to learn about animal tracks than after snowfall? Join our educators on the trails to learn the basics of animal tracking. For ages 5 and up. 

Camp Saratoga Scavenger Hunt at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead 
Friday, February 19 · 1-2 p.m. | Children will learn to use their senses to explore the outdoors during winter by working to complete a nature scavenger hunt. For children ages 5 and up. Let’s search the trails for an animal track. Look for a tree at your height. Do you think you can find a leaf in the winter? Find these things and much more with our educators!

Pre-registration is required at least one business day in advance of the program. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.