WILTON — Looking for something to do during Winter Vacation? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled. In addition to the programs that are taking place, snowshoe and cross-country skis will be available for rental all week at the cabin in Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road. Rentals are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the last rentals need to be returned by 3 p.m. Rentals are available for $10 per pair for adults and $5 for children/students. Programs are as follows:
Winter Nature Detectives
Monday, Feb. 21, 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! Are you successful enough to survive through the winter?
Acting Like Animals Hike
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1-2 p.m. at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Children will embrace the unique behaviors of local species and learn how these behaviors aid in terms of survival. Do you have what it takes to be an animal in New York State? This program is suitable for ages 5 and up.
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m. at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
Children will learn to use their sense to explore the outdoors during winter by working to complete a nature scavenger hunt. The program is designed for children ages 5 and up. Search the trees for an animal track. Look for a tree at your height. Can you find a leaf in the winter?
Winter Tree Identification
Thursday, Feb. 24, 1-2 p.m. at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
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. How do you know which tree is which? Learn simple ways to determine tree species found at the Wilton Preserve! This program is suitable for ages 5 and up.
Animal Tracking
Friday, Feb. 25, 1-2 p.m. at Camp Saratoga North Trailhead
What better time to learn about animal tracks than after a snowfall? Join educators on the trails to learn the basics of animal tracking. Program is suitable for ages 5 and up.
Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events,” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at 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.
