WILTON — Every month the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park holds a Pre-K Nature Hour at Camp Saratoga. This monthly program is for children ages 3-6 years old. Children’s love of nature is used to teach simple concepts like counting, colors, textures, and opposites.
Monarch butterflies is the theme for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s September preschool discovery program. Taking place Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the program will begin by going for a brief nature walk through the meadow of Camp Saratoga North. Participants will learn about the life cycle of the majestic Monarch butterfly. Following the walk the children will also be able to participate in a short nature craft. Adults are expected to attend with their child. This is an outdoor program so come dressed for the weather. Registration is required by Sept. 9. Space is limited. The next program is scheduled for Oct. 25.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is also hosting free Painting in Nature workshops for participants older than 13.
Watercolor Painting in Nature workshops will be Thursday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. with local artist Catherine Wagner Minnery. Get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. Registration is required by Sept. 18. Space is limited.
Acrylic Painting in Nature workshops will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2 from 12 to 3 p.m. with local artist Page Darrow. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. Registration is required by Sept. 25.
For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit www.wiltonpreserve.org
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing environmental education and outdoor recreation.
