Wild Roots in the Park - Lovely Lilacs Workshop

About this event

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a slow stroll among the six varieties of lilacs in Fort Hardy Park, a stop on Schuylerville’s Lilac Walking Tour, which features a collection of more than 77 lilac varieties (considered the largest between NYC and Rochester) with foraging experts from Saratoga Wild Roots.

Discuss plant care and learn how to harvest blooms responsibility, then make and sample lilac lemonade.

• Approximately 1.5 hours long

• Group size is limited to 12 participants

• All ages are welcome, but this session is best suited for ages 10 and up

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• $5/person due on day of the event

• Class sizes are limited so register today! Visit friendsofforthardypark.org and click on Lovely Lilacs Workshop in the Events page to register. 

Hosted by the Friends of Fort Hardy Park and Saratoga Wild Roots' educators thanks to a grant from the Common Roots Foundation. 

GENERAL PROGRAM DETAILS

Join us for engaging nature-based activities that encourage community wellness, connection, and environmental stewardship

• Registration required for all participants

• Attendees will meet at the Old Visitor Center Parking Lot (beside the white and blue building across from the Champlain Canal Visitor Center, 33 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871

• Please bring personal water bottles. A restroom is available onsite by the Schuylerville Village Beach, 3 Ferry Street, Schuylerville

• We will be walking on grassy and gravel surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing

• All abilities and disabilities are invited! Please email friendsofforthardy@gmail.com with specific questions or requests

• All programs are weather permitting

• For updates, follow the Friends of Fort Hardy Park on Facebook