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Sightings

May 26

Snapping Turtles are currently laying eggs on the edges of trails and in the flower beds. Please give the mother’s space and observe from a distance.

March 11

Great Egrets have returned to Wildwood Lake.


March 5

Art In The Wild Artists are busy installing their sites along the Towpath and Wildwood Way Trail. Please do not disturb their progress or site materials.


March 3

Recent Waterfowl Sightings include: Gadwall, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, American Black Duck and Mallard.


March 3

All trails are clear and devoid of snow.


February 27

Wildwood Park trail conditions are changing quickly with the mild weather. Please use caution as packed snow and ice may remain in shady areas.


February 23

Trails are snow covered throughout most of the Park. Conditions range from packed snow to ice – Use Caution.
The walkway from the Nature Center to the Paxton Creek Bridge is free of ice/snow.


February 17

Wildwood Park trail conditions are changing quickly with the mild weather. Please use caution as packed snow and ice remains in the shady areas.


February 1

Trails are snow covered throughout most of the Park. Conditions range from packed snow to ice – Use Caution.
The walkway from the Nature Center to the Paxton Creek Bridge is free of ice/snow.


January 27

The Nature Center bird feeders are active with a variety of species.


January 13

Numerous Canada Geese have been consistently seen on the Lake.


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