Submit your best photo taken in or of the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve!

Email entries to photocontest@cliftonpark.org between the dates of September 1 - December 28, 2026. A photographer may submit up to 3 photographs. There is no restriction on age or residency of photographer. Each photograph needs to be submitted separately and should include title of photograph, along with contact information and division of photographer. File format must be JPG or PNG, using *.JPG or *.PNG as the file extension and should NOT have watermarks or logos.

Each year the contest will focus on a specific theme. Keep this theme in mind when capturing your shots. The theme of this year’s contest is WINTER. 

• Photographs may be in color or black and white and must be original and taken by the entrant within the last 30 years.
• Photographs should have a focus on nature, wildlife and/or historic sites. (Please, no selfies)
• Submitting your photograph for the contest implies that you accept the terms and conditions.
• Photographs will be displayed at a public event for all ages, no photographs deemed offensive will be displayed.
• Photographs not in accordance with the above specifications will be disqualified.

Photographers will be divided into three divisions. The top two photos from each division will move forward to the second round of voting.  Please indicate which division you belong to:

• Junior photographer: photographers ages 15 and under. Please submit with parent/guardian information.
• Amateur photographer: ages 16+. (For ages 16-17, please submit with parent/guardian information)
• Professional photographer

The first round of voting will take place on Facebook in the form of likes received from each picture. Photographs will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TownofCliftonParkPhotoContest) January 4-11, 2027. The voting will close at 2 p.m. on January 11, 2027. There are no requirements on who can vote. Voters may vote for more than one photograph. The top 2 photographs per division will be determined by which photographs receive the highest number of likes on Facebook. The final round of voting will be during WINTERFEST. Winterfest dates are TBD, stay tuned!

Studying Martial Arts helps teens and adults alike learn how to overcome problems and learn important lessons that will follow them home, to the classroom or work, and for the rest of their lives. We are developing leaders through the Martial Arts. Teens and Adults Goju-Ryu Karate classes take place on Monday and Thursday nights. These classes focus on building self-confidence, self-control, and self-defense skills. Students will learn blocks, strikes, and kicks for self-defense, as well as the history and values of Goju-Ryu Karate, including confidence, respect, and determination. This is a family-oriented program. Parents or guardians who would like to train together with their child may also participate in this program.

Winterfest!
DATE TBD, STAY TUNED!!
A town-wide celebration of winter!

Enjoy the beloved "Taste of Clifton Park Soup Contest", sledding, horse-drawn carriage rides, outdoor story time, family festival, hot cocoa & smores, outhouse races, ice fishing, and so much more! 
Stay tuned for full details on Facebook!

Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse (5 Locust Lane, Clifton Park)
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates: (Tuesdays)
     Fall Session: September 1 - December 15, no class on 11/3
          Fee: $60 per season
          $5 per guest per night
     Winter Session: January 5 - April 27
          Fee: $68 per season
          $5 per guest per night