Calendar of Events

  • Nature Walks with Ed Kanze: Marion River Carry

    **SOLD OUT** July 18: 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 […]

    $3.00 – $5.00
  • Stained Glass Workshop with Kelsie Foy

    This Intro to Stained Glass workshop is for anyone interested in learning the art of stained glass. Each student will receive instruction on the basic design principles and learn how to create a stained glass piece from start to finish using the copper foil method. Choosing from a selection of patterns, each student will work […]

    $150 – $170
  • Recurring

    Paint with Patrice

    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 […]

    $28.00 – $45.00
  • Nature Walks with Ed Kanze: Buck Mountain Fire Tower

    July 25: Buck Mountain Fire Tower This rigorous hike will bring us to the newly opened fire tower on Buck Mountain, near the Town of Long Lake. From atop of fire tower take in stunning views of the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area and Little Tupper Lake. This trail gains 500 feet in elevation, mostly […]

    $3.00 – $5.00
  • Mushroom Walks

    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 […]

    $5.00 – $25.00
  • Wool and Water: Stitching Water’s Story with Fiber Art

    Adirondack Experience 9097 State Route 30, P.O. Box 99, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, United States

    Wool and Water is a collaborative project that blends fiber art with scientific information to create visual representations of changing water quality conditions in the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain Basin. Originally created in association with the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act in 2022, the aim of this project and associated exhibit is to showcase […]

    Free
  • Creative Nature Photography Workshop

    ** RESCHEDULED TO July 30 DUE TO WEATHER ** Join Photographer James Rodewald to learn new techniques for transforming nature photography beyond the literal and into a more expressive and artistic vision of the natural world that surrounds us. In this workshop, you will learn techniques such as intentional camera movement, long exposure, and multiple […]

    $50.00 – $75.00
  • ADKX Summer Concert Series: Adirondack Jazz Orchestra

    Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the "big band of the Adirondacks".  The Adirondack Jazz Orchestra will bring an unforgettable evening of swinging rhythms and soulful melodies. Led by Mr. Matthew Pray, this ensemble of the region’s finest musicians showcases the classic sounds of five trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and the tuba. This […]

    Free
  • Nature Walks with Ed Kanze: Mt. Arab

    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 […]

    $3.00 – $5.00
  • Wish Boat Workshop

    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 […]

    $5.00 – $7.00
  • Packbasket Making Workshop

    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 […]

    $180.00 – $210.00
  • Nature Walks with Ed Kanze - Northville-Placid Trail: O’Neil Flow Marsh

    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 […]

    $3.00 – $5.00
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