Huntington Lecture Series

Trail Makers: 100 Years of the Northville-Placid Trail

Thursday, July 11th, 7pm

One hundred years ago Edwin "Doc" Noyes, and Howard Rowe cleared the way for the Northville-Placid Trail, a remote backcountry trail taking hikers on a journey through the heart of the Adirondacks. Join Conservator and Collections Manager of the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, Doreen Alessi-Holmes to learn about the history of this roughly 138-mile trek across the Adirondacks.

All lectures at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Huntington Lecture Series

What’s the Fuss About Aquatic Invasive Species in the Adirondacks?!?

Thursday, August 15th, 7pm

Why do we have all these people wearing blue vests and inspecting boats? Why do we hear about invasive milfoils and round gobies in the news? How can we prevent and manage aquatic invasive species. Join Brian Greene, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator from the Nature Conservancy's Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, to learn about invasive species and what you can do to prevent them from causing harm.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Huntington Lecture Series

Adirondack Inventory and Monitoring Camera Trap Network

Thursday, August 8th, 7pm

Join Paul Jensen, wildlife biologist with NYS DEC to learn more about the Adirondack Inventory and Monitoring Camera Trap Network that began in the 2020 pandemic. The network’s goals are to collect and share data on wildlife populations, monitor species particularly sensitive to climate change, and to give SUNY College of Environmental Science and Foresty students in the region real-world training.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Huntington Lecture Series

Lyme Disease, It’s Complicated!

Thursday, August 1st, 7pm

Those with a love of the outdoors always want to be safe. Join Mark Soloski, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine at John Hopkins School of Medicine, to talk about how we might get Lyme disease, what it looks like in humans and how we can prevent getting ill!

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Huntington Lecture Series

Wild Encounters: A Guide to Wildlife Photography

Thursday, July 25th, 7pm

Explore the art and ethics of wildlife photography, from essential gear and techniques to finding and respecting subjects, in this comprehensive guide for photographers of all levels.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Huntington Lecture Series

Northwest Passage by Kayak

Thursday, July 18th, 7pm

Join Eileen Visser (Biology, SLU) as she describes the first single season human-powered traverse of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This elusive sea route was long impassible due to thick year-round ice but climate change has opened the channels between high arctic islands, allowing their four person team to cross the 1800 mile Northwest Passage adventure of tackling sea ice, wind, cold, and polar bears to experience this 103 day immersion in nature July-October 2023.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Trail Makers: 100 Years of the Northville-Placid Trail

Thursday, July 11th, 7pm

One hundred years ago Edwin "Doc" Noyes, and Howard Rowe cleared the way for the Northville-Placid Trail, a remote backcountry trail taking hikers on a journey through the heart of the Adirondacks. Join Conservator and Collections Manager of the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, Doreen Alessi-Holmes to learn about the history of this roughly 138 mile trek across the Adirondacks.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

METAL MILITIA Powerlifting Federation Presents: Benching for Heroes IV Bench Only Meet

Sporty's is hosting a sanctioned Regional Bench Pressing Exhibition. "WORLD RECORDS AT STAKE". A $10 donations is recommended, all proceeds go to the Adirondack Vet House in Glens Falls, NY. Stop by and see what all the excitement is about!

Event registration can be found here!

Nothing screams summer more then a BBQ and Hot Rods! 

Head to Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon for a fantastic day of delicious food and classic cars at their Chicken BBQ and Hot Rod Cruise-In! This fun-filled event is perfect for car enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves great BBQ.

If you have a car to register, please call 518-251-5260 after 12pm.

Let's Dance! 

Free Dance will be offered to students entering Kindergarten-12th grade every Wednesday in July and Monday in August at 6pm at the Overlook Pavilion in Newcomb!