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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 12: Northville-Placid Trail: Catlin Bay 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 walk will bring us a mile and a little more (two miles plus round-trip) through […]
September 19: 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 […]
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