NYS Forest Rangers have countless roles to fill: daring rescuers, committed conservationists, rules enforcers, direction givers, and tireless educators. Join us for an evening of stories from retired and current forest rangers—those whose intimate knowledge of the region is boundless. Through the evening program, the group will share tales of humor and of heroics as […]
We'll walk a couple of miles along beautiful trails and among fine old trees, including eastern hemlocks, red spruce, northern white-cedar, sugar maples, and yellow birch. The beautiful woods here will give us a chance to work on tree identification and give us a chance to look for forest birds and amphibians. Rich Lake and […]
**This workshop is SOLD OUT** Join Adirondack photographer, Carl Heilman II, for a daylong photography workshop that will help inspire you to explore a range of shooting options to expand your photographic creativity. The day will begin with a morning classroom discussion where we’ll cover camera setup options plus details and questions about the basic […]
Sin duda ha oído hablar del fabuloso nuevo cobertizo para barcos de la ADKX en Minnow Pond, pero ¿se ha preguntado alguna vez qué hay fuera de los límites normales de la navegación? Esta es tu oportunidad de descubrirlo. Realice una corta caminata matutina (3/4 de milla) hasta el lago con Shane Holmes, guía autorizado de Adirondack, y Doreen Alessi-Holmes, conservadora de ADKX. Aprenda sobre el [...]
This easy to moderate 3/4 mile trail is located right on ADKX property. Meander down to the ADKX boathouse, located on Minnow Pond, while taking in the scenery and learning more about the fungi growing in the Adirondacks. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30 pm. What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers […]
An introductory basket making class for new and experienced basket makers. All attendees will be provided a hands-on demonstration for preparing black ash materials and a cultural background on basket making. All participants will be provided with splints, forms, and handles to complete a black ash berry basket by the end of the class. -All […]
Enjoy special offers* at the ADKX store all day, just for being a member! Ever wonder where all of the items not on display in exhibitions are tucked away? Join us for one of two tours of the nearby Collection Storage and Study Center--led by curatorial staff. Sign up for these exclusive tours at the […]
Sawyer Mountain rises just south of the village of Blue Mountain Lake. The views are good but not spectacular, but the forest is lovely and shady, and the trail is just right for an outing on a humid August day. We'll look for summer wildflowers, newly fledged songbirds, and early fall migrants. Total walking distance […]
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a feast meticulously crafted to showcase the exquisite flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthly delicacies. Guest chef, Matt Olley, will create a multi-course meal with mushrooms provided by Collar City Mushrooms in […]
Mushroom Mania is back! Come spend the day exploring the fascinating world of fungi with ADKX. There will be family-friendly activities, guided mushroom walks, cooking demos, and more!
We will hike close to two miles (about 4 miles round trip) to the Hidden Cove Lean-to on the shore of Long Lake to take in the views. The trail here covers rolling terrain, some wet sections, and navigating across a rocky stream crossing. Along the way, we will discuss what makes the Adirondacks unique, […]
The Quebec-based circus troupe, Cirque Kikasse, will be stopping by ADKX for a short performance! Included with museum admission. No food or drink will be served. The Lake View Café will be open for regular hours.
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