Thursday, 28 September 2023 15:15

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Hosting Fall Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party Oct. 6

WILTON — On Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding an Astronomy Party at Camp Saratoga on Scout Rd. in Wilton. 

The event will be led by Wilton Wildlife staff along with volunteer Astronomy Coordinator, Howard Lester.  Additional volunteers will be coming from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, Inc., and the Adirondack Skywatchers to help participants study the night sky. There will be telescopes available and experts will be on hand to share their knowledge. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. The rain/cloud date for this event is Saturday, Oct. 7 at the same location. 

In addition to the Astronomy Party, participants will be able to enjoy hanging out around the campfire for cocoa and s’mores. This is a free, all-ages program and will take place at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga.

Registration is required. To register visit wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, contact the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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