August 1: Mt. Arab This hike will involve climbing, with a 750 feet elevation gain. Our destination is a beautiful mountain summit with a fire tower. This hike is intended for folks looking for a moderate-to-challenging outdoor activity. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30 pm. What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers […]
If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Build your own tiny ship of twigs and nature bits to carry your wish out to the open sea... or pond. Start with a guided nature walk to gather your supplies, and then meet up with Britt from ADK ArtRise to make your boat take […]
Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Packbasket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Packbasket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using reed rather than black or brown ash. Solid wood skids and an interior wooden base hold the […]
August 8: Northville-Placid Trail: O’Neil Flow Marsh To celebrate the Centennial of the Northville-Placid Trail, ADKX is collaborating with Naturalist and Adirondack Guide, Ed Kanze, to lead a series of nature walks along the central portions of this historic trail. This section of the trail will bring us up and over a ridge and into […]
Join mushroom enthusiast Susan Hopkins to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trail to Minnow Pond is home to dozens of mushrooms that offer a rich introduction and exploration of the “wood wide web.” Cost: $5 for ADKX Members; $7 for Non-Members $25 for walk and non-member entrance to exhibits […]
“Changing Scenery” will showcase Sara Pearsall’s artwork evolution from landscape photography to mixed media artwork, all inspired by the Adirondack Mountains. From early photographs and screen prints to the latest felt and mixed media work. The presentation will focus on the artistic influences and environmental changes that affected her artwork. This program is free. About […]
A look back at 30 years along the Northville- Placid Trail through the eyes of Long Laker Matt Burnett. From his childhood in Long Lake to adventures as a DEC Assistant Forest Ranger patrolling along the Cold River, the NPT serves as the backdrop for his work as an Adirondack Artist, Environmental Steward, and outdoor […]
Join us at ADKX on Wednesday, August 14 from 6-8pm for our latest summer concert with Root Shock! Spearheaded by the powerhouse vocals of Jessica Brown, the Root Shock sound is at once commanding and cathartic, but never at the expense of a velvety, carefully placed jazz or neo-soul lick. Phil Grajko’s smooth earthy vocals […]
August 15: Marion River Carry The kind permission of a private landowner will allow us to explore some of the route of the old Marion River Railroad, doubly celebrated at the Adirondack Experience in two vintage and perennially popular exhibits. We may have to slosh through shallow water in a place or two as we […]
With over 30,000 objects in ADKX’s collection, it can be challenging to choose a favorite—but someone has to do it! Join ADKX staff for a series of 10-minute presentations about which objects from our vast collection strike their fancy. Presentations will feature both objects on display, and objects brought out of storage for one day […]
Students will learn everything they need to create their very own bird taxidermy mount, from proper skinning, degreasing/washing, to sculpting, mounting, and finishing. Our subject will be the European Starling; with their eye-catching plumage—glossy, spotted, and iridescent—starlings enliven our surroundings. All birds are legally and sustainably sourced; no animals are harmed for the sake of […]
This workshop will go over the process for harvesting and drying specimens, and rehydrating dried specimens. Students will have the opportunity to practice handling techniques, spreading, mounting, the nuances of posing, display, and maintenance. Students go home with their own prepared sunset moth, a specimen to practice on at home, a spreading board that can […]
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