Carol Marie Vossler, an artist and papermaker, will lead you through making a triangle lantern out of handmade paper and stencils. You'll be cutting and folding as part of the process. Using stencils, you can cut shapes with either an Xacto knife or a pin tool, each offering unique effects, before assembling your lantern. The […]
From Alvah Dunning to Julia Adella Burton Preston to the almost 7000 currently licensed guides in New York State, the Adirondack Guide is a person of legend within the region. Explore the legendary world of the Adirondack Guide through two distinct programs: an afternoon outing and an evening panel. Grab a bite at the food […]
Join us for an evening of storytelling through film with Akwesasne Mohawk filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox. This program will feature two short films, Kanenon:we (ga-nuh-ooh-weh) and Tentsitewahkwe (duh-jee-de-wuh-gwe) which explore Indigenous knowledge systems through themes of food ways, land, and cultural continuity. Following the screenings, Katsitsionni (gah-jeet-juni) will participate in a conversation moderated by David Escobar, […]
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 […]
Working with artist Neile Cooper, create a stained glass assemblage. Using found and natural materials, along with stained glass, participants will create a unique artwork, celebrating the nature of the Adirondacks. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful materials; together we will plan a composition and design the stained glass elements. We will construct the work using traditional stained glass […]
Join us at the Albany Public Library’s Howe Branch to learn more about the new permanent exhibition The Black Experience in the Adirondacks (opening in 2027) and as we test out exhibit ideas. Stop by this pop-up “Exhibit Test Lab” to provide feedback to museum staff about some of the designs in development. Which stories […]
Join us at the Albany Public Library’s Howe Branch to learn more about the new permanent exhibition The Black Experience in the Adirondacks (opening in 2027) and as we test out exhibit ideas. Stop by this pop-up “Exhibit Test Lab” to provide feedback to museum staff about some of the designs in development. Which stories […]
SOLD OUT - second date available - click here to learn more Working with artist Neile Cooper, create a stained glass assemblage. Using found and natural materials, along with stained glass, participants will create a unique artwork, celebrating the nature of the Adirondacks. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful materials; together we will plan a composition […]
You’ve no doubt heard about the fabulous ADKX Boathouse on Minnow Pond, but have you ever wondered what’s outside the normal boating boundaries? This is your chance to find out! Take a short (3/4 mile) morning hike to the lake with Shane Holmes, licensed Adirondack guide, and Doreen Alessi-Holmes, ADKX Conservator. Learn about the history […]
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 trees' relationship with the understory on this family friendly walk. Eliza Phillips has worked as an environmental educator and naturalist since 2018. She […]
Join us under the stars at the Adirondack Experience for our premier annual fundraiser. This year, we are proud to honor Dick Beamish and the Adirondack Explorer magazine with the Harold K. Hochschild Award. From Dick’s early advocacy at the Adirondack Park Agency to his founding of the Explorer in 1998, their legacy of independent […]
Paint the feeling of the landscape, not just the view. Join artist Holly Friesen for an inspiring 4-hour introduction to expressive landscape painting. Participants will explore color-mixing, intuitive mark-making, and emotional interpretation of place, moving beyond realism into personal visual expression. Individual guidance tailored to each student’s goals. Ideal for beginners and those wanting to […]
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