Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Providing environmental education and opportunities for outdoor recreation while supporting conservation of ecological systems and natural settings.

Partnering with the landowners; Town of Wilton, NYSDEC, Saratoga County, and The Nature Conservancy. A Preserve for Nature, A Park for People

With over twenty-five miles of hiking trails that are available from dawn to dusk and year-round educational and recreation programs, the Preserve & Park is a local gem. Whether you are a nature lover, outdoors enthusiast, or lifelong learner, the Wilton Wi

ldlife Preserve & Park is a place to enjoy and a cause worthy of your support. Serving the community as a non-profit organization since 1996, we do not own any of 2,400 acres that are known as the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more than two decades we have worked in partnership with the landowners; the Town of Wilton, Saratoga County, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and The Nature Conservancy, to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. Located in Saratoga County, New York, the Preserve & Park is part of the geologically significant Saratoga Sandplains. This area of ancient sand dunes, small but important wetlands and diverse ecological communities is home to the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. This one-inch blue beauty is the catalyst behind the effort to conserve this increasingly rare landscape. While working to ensure a future for the Karner blue butterfly and other imperiled species, the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park invites people of all ages to enjoy the protected lands, appreciate the area’s beauty, and value nature’s importance. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park's mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. We do this in partnership with the landowners, the Town of Wilton, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and The Nature Conservancy.

Don't forget! Our Pride Campfire Chat is coming up next Monday, June 15th! Join us for free smores, crafts, and educatio...
06/12/2026

Don't forget! Our Pride Campfire Chat is coming up next Monday, June 15th! Join us for free smores, crafts, and education on q***rness in nature!

This is a fantastic program for all families! We hope to see you there!

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month Around the Campfire!

**This event has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, June 15, at 5:00 p.m. **

We're partnering with Saratoga Pride for an evening of discovery, community, and fun in the great outdoors. Learn fascinating stories about nature’s most fabulous creatures and ecosystems from q***r scientists and naturalists who are passionate about the natural world.

🌈 Fun hands-on activities
🎶 Live music
🔥 Free s’mores
🦋 Amazing q***r nature facts
💚 Welcoming community vibes

Whether you're LGBTQ+, an ally, a family looking for a fun outing, or simply a nature enthusiast, everyone is welcome! Bring your curiosity, your love of the outdoors, and your marshmallow-roasting skills for an unforgettable evening by the campfire.

📅 Monday, June 15 | 5:00 p.m.
📍 Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
🎟️ FREE, but registration is required at least one business day in advance.

Register and learn more at www.wiltonpreserve.org, email [email protected], or call 518-450-0321.

Today's Field Work Friday with Capital Region PRISM has been rescheduled due to the heat advisory!Join us Friday, June 2...
06/12/2026

Today's Field Work Friday with Capital Region PRISM has been rescheduled due to the heat advisory!

Join us Friday, June 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM for an invasive species ID walk, invasive pull, and a trash pickup!

This is the perfect opportunity to fulfill volunteer hours, learn a new skill, or get ahead on learning for environmental science students!

We hope to see you there!

Join us next week for our monthly volunteer meeting featuring a FREE Narcan training presented by Saratoga County's Depa...
06/11/2026

Join us next week for our monthly volunteer meeting featuring a FREE Narcan training presented by Saratoga County's Department of Health, where you will learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan.

This training is open to all current volunteers, interested new volunteers, or anyone who simply wants to learn this vital skill!

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Register online at wiltonpreserve.org, by emailing [email protected], or call the office at 518 450-0321.

Starting your summer plans? ☀Make sure to include any of our fantastic FREE programs in them! From Butterfly Walks to Pr...
06/10/2026

Starting your summer plans? ☀

Make sure to include any of our fantastic FREE programs in them! From Butterfly Walks to Preschool Nature Time and our popular Writing in Nature, there is a program for any age and any interest.

View all upcoming programs or sign up for a program on our website, wiltonpreserve.org, send us an email [email protected], or call us at 518-450-0321.

We can't wait to see so many smiling faces at our summer programs! 😊

**Please note, our Campfire Chat with Saratoga Pride has been moved to Monday, June 15, at 5:00 PM!**

What do you see when you look at this gorgeous photo? 🦋Does it inspire a poem, a lyric, a short essay on nature and beau...
06/09/2026

What do you see when you look at this gorgeous photo? 🦋

Does it inspire a poem, a lyric, a short essay on nature and beauty? If your answer resembled any of those, then we have the workshop for you!

Next Tuesday, June 16, kicks off the beginning of Writing in Nature for the season. A curated, multi-faceted workshop designed to get you in nature and writing about it.

Stuck on what to write about in a perfectly blank notebook? Visit the Sand Plains and its wonder of flora and fauna, guaranteed to inspire you.

This is a free workshop made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Register now, this workshop is perfect for ages 10 and up! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, please visit our website wiltonpreserve.org, call our office at (518)-450-0321, or email us at [email protected].

Photo: "Female Karner Blue on Plant" by Nancy Lyons

Coming up this week at Wilton Wildlife! We have another week full of field trips with schools from all over! Looking for...
06/07/2026

Coming up this week at Wilton Wildlife! We have another week full of field trips with schools from all over!

Looking for a family-friendly program or two? Check out our Karner blue butterfly walk, our Preschool Nature Time program, or stop by to make your own turtle craft!

To view all upcoming programs, please visit wiltonpreserve.org.

Join us and the Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management to clean up our local trails! 🌿Lend a hand in...
06/06/2026

Join us and the Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management to clean up our local trails! 🌿

Lend a hand in protecting our community and wild spaces by removing invasive species and picking up trash. It's perfect for family day outs or students looking to fulfill volunteer hours. Let's make a difference together!

Join us next Friday, June 12, for a very special Preschool Nature Time, Karner blue butterflies!This month's theme is al...
06/05/2026

Join us next Friday, June 12, for a very special Preschool Nature Time, Karner blue butterflies!

This month's theme is all about the amazing Karner blue butterfly! Young explorers and their grown-ups will take a short guided walk to spot Karner blues, enjoy butterfly-themed stories, and participate in a fun, themed craft!

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To sign up, please email [email protected], visit wiltonpreserve.org, or call 518 450-0321!

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month Around the Campfire!**This event has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, June 15, at 5:00 p.m. **We'r...
06/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month Around the Campfire!

**This event has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, June 15, at 5:00 p.m. **

We're partnering with Saratoga Pride for an evening of discovery, community, and fun in the great outdoors. Learn fascinating stories about nature’s most fabulous creatures and ecosystems from q***r scientists and naturalists who are passionate about the natural world.

🌈 Fun hands-on activities
🎶 Live music
🔥 Free s’mores
🦋 Amazing q***r nature facts
💚 Welcoming community vibes

Whether you're LGBTQ+, an ally, a family looking for a fun outing, or simply a nature enthusiast, everyone is welcome! Bring your curiosity, your love of the outdoors, and your marshmallow-roasting skills for an unforgettable evening by the campfire.

📅 Monday, June 15 | 5:00 p.m.
📍 Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
🎟️ FREE, but registration is required at least one business day in advance.

Register and learn more at www.wiltonpreserve.org, email [email protected], or call 518-450-0321.

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80 Scout Road
Gansevoort, NY
12831

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