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2024 Season Open Dates:
Friday, May 24, 2024 – Monday, October 14, 2024
10am – 5pm | Open 7 days a week, including holidays
ADKX Research Library is open year round by appointment only.
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 […]
August 22: Minnow Pond Trail 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 natural and cultural history of the Adirondacks. Meet at the Marion River Carry Pavilion by 1:30pm. What […]
** Registration closes Monday August 19 at 3pm ** Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a feast crafted to showcase the exquisite flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthly delicacies. Chef David Stein will skillfully craft noble fungi from […]
Mushrooms. For some, they are a tasty delicacy. For others, something you’re made to eat. Love them or hate them they are one of the most important organisms in our ecosystem. They decompose, nourish, heal, and yes, they can be deadly. Whether you are an expert in the world of fungi or are simply curious, […]
The beauty and simplicity found in nature inspires the contemporary hand hooked rugs of Liz Alpert Fay. The artist captures the joy experienced when encountering the unexpected or surprisingly beautiful and portrays it in a way that also calls attention to environmental issues. In this presentation, a selection of colorful, abstract rugs will be discussed […]
Artist Patrice Jarvis-Weber will guide you through creating your own Adirondack-themed painting inspired by spending time in nature and recreation. Paint with Patrice classes are geared for beginners, but open to all ages and artistic abilities. Participants will use acrylic paints on an 8×8 or 8×10-inch stretched canvas and take home a finished painting. All […]
August 29: Ferd's Bog Ferd's Bog Trail begins along Uncas Road between the villages of Raquette Lake and Eagle Bay. The trail is short (0.7 mile one-way) but rich in interest. Ferd's is best known for its boreal birds, including the Canada jay and boreal chickadee, and its wildflowers. An unhurried, easy ramble will give […]
Love the ADKX gardens and flowers? Join Head Gardener Karin Cunniff for a botanical exploration of the ADKX campus and a live demonstration of the art of making flower arrangements. Karin has produced hundreds of beautiful arrangements from vases to packbaskets for the ADKX over the years. Now she’ll share her talent and secrets with […]
September 5: Goodman Mountain South of the Village of Tupper Lake, north of Long Lake, and just north of Coney Mountain, Goodman Mountain rises just east of Route 30. The trail leads a mile and a half and a little more to ledges with great views, weather permitting. Goodman Mountain (2,176 feet) is named for […]
This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8, 2024 10am - 5pm | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings.Participating Makers Abiding Branches Acadia Woodworks ADK Rustiques […]
This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8, 2024 10am - 5pm | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings.Participating Makers Abiding Branches Acadia Woodworks ADK Rustiques […]
Northville DEC staff manage 100 miles of the Northville-Placid Trail from the southern terminus to Long Lake. DEC Lands & Forests staff are well versed in the management and maintenance of the NPT. Working with partner organizations, our staff are out on the ground identifying and implementing improvement projects on the NPT to ensure it […]