GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park held its annual Wild About Blue fundraising event with a goal of forty thousand dollars to be raised. Partygoers enjoyed some cuisine at The Wishing Well while donating to their year-round education model.
“This is our annual Wild About Blue fundraiser. It’s a celebration of our mission and our mission is environmental education, outdoor recreation, and conservation,” described Executive Director of Wilton Wildlife, Margo Olson.
All things that the public has come to enjoy over the years. From self-guided nature trails to school groups and workshops, the preserve and park connects its visitors with nature thanks in part to many volunteers. “They call it “nature bathing,” where actually breathing in the air that has been out in the forest is actually healthful and healing,” said Olson.
Part of appreciating nature is protecting nature. The preserve is home to a few different endangered species such as …