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Wednesday February 28, 2024 EAGLE WATCH: At Moreau Lake State Park, 8:30am. Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars […]

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 TRAIL HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Join a park educator on a guided 2.4 mile out-and-back hike with around 500 ft elevation gain to get to the Moreau Overlook with excellent sightseeing at the top. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and waterproof boots. Bring microspikes if you […]

  Monday, February 26, 2024 NATURE ON THE MOVE: On Mondays December 18, January 15 and 29, and February 12 and 26 at 10:30 am, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place […]

Friday, February 23, 2024 WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION: How do we identify trees in the winter without all the leaves? How do you know which tree is which? Join Wilton Wildlife at 10am to learn simple ways to determine tree species found here at the preserve! OWL PROWL: Go for a nighttime hike starting at 5pm […]

Monday, February 19, 2024 BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI AND SNOWSHOE: Are you looking to try a new recreational activity this winter season but don’t know where to start? Join Wilton Wildlife Educators as they give you tips and tricks on how to cross-country ski and snowshoe, so you can feel comfortable going out on the […]

Saturday, February 17, 2024 HERITAGE HUNTERS MEETING: Heritage Hunters will meet on Saturday, February 17th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Daniel Bradt will present the program, “An Archaeological Look at the Saratoga and Schenectady Railroad.” The railroad was only the 2nd built in the state […]

Thursday, February 15, 2024 DRAWING CLASS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway, will be holding a basic drawing instruction class beginning onFebruary 15 from 6-7:30 PM. This class will be held weekly on Thursdays until April 11. The purpose of the class is to teach basic drawing techniques through the exploration of fundamentals. […]

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 PRIME RIB TAKEOUT DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Prime Rib Dinner for curbside pickup on February 14, 4:30-6:00 pm. Call 518-584-2585, Monday or Tuesday between 10 am and noon, to order. Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 to 12 oz), Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Roll. $15 […]

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9:30am. A guided 2.4 mile hike with a park educator. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and waterproof boots. Bring microspikes if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent at the office if you need them. The cost is $5 per […]

Sunday, February 11, 2024 TRAIL STEWARD MEETING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Welcome to new members as well as current trail stewards. The Trail Steward Program consists of a group of volunteers who inventory Moreau Lake State Park’s trails and report back to staff whether a trail needs maintenance or not. This ensures that […]