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Promotional graphic from the Saratoga Springs Public Library titled "Fairy Homes from Nature." Set against a green-to-yellow gradient background, it features a central cutout photo of a mossy, triangular insect hotel house containing natural materials and a small "air Bee-and-Bee" sign. The library logo is in the top right corner, the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park logo is on the left, and the "Unearth a Story" logo is in the bottom left corner.

Fairy Homes From Nature In-Person

Date:
Friday, August 7, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Travel and the Great Outdoors  

Children in grades 1-6, accompanied by an adult, are invited to construct a natural fairy house in one of the 3 Education Gardens at Wilton Wildlife Preserve. We will begin by listening  to a story about building a fairy home and then view some picture samples.

The Gardens are located in the grassy area just beyond Parking Lot #1. Fairy houses will remain in the gardens for two weeks for visitors to discover and enjoy. Please dress for the weather and bring water and a blanket to sit on.  This is a rain or shine event.  If showers occur, we will simply move into the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center,

Register each child attending online, in the Children's Room, or by calling 518-584-7860, extension 305.

What to Expect:

  • Dress for the weather as the program will be outdoors.
  • Bring water. There are no water fountains
  • Use bug spray. Check for ticks when you get home
  • We will use natural materials. There will be some provided and some you can find
  • We will leave the houses outdoors for the fairies and visitors to enjoy.
  • Over time, fairies, wind and rain may rearrange the elements

Sensory

  • It may be muddy or hot
  • There may be bugs
  • Gardens are small so you may have to share space

Supports

Feel free to take a break and enjoy nature!

 

 

 

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