Join the Town of Schroon Lions for our Annual Garage Sale at the Schroon Lake Boathouse...lots to look, lots to buy!

Are you spring cleaning, Schroon Lake? Instead of giving away those things you no longer want or need, consider donating to the Town of Schroon Lions Club for the annual Memorial Day Garage Sale. For donations, please contact the Lions Club at 518-796-5470 or 518-532-7577.

Learn how to identify priority invasive plant and animal species and take action to protect our local waterbodies in this 2-part workshop. Workshops are geared toward all who enjoy spending time on the water and are free.
 

Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies.

Weekly Storytime!

Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5.  Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks!

Learn to play the Ukulele!

Learn all you need to know including basic chords, strumming technique and more…  You’ll be strumming tunes in practically not time!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Participants must be prepared to attend all classes.

Class size is limited, call the library to reserve a space at 518-532-7737 ext. 13.

Main Hall Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

Sunday, May 25^th – 11am

Over the past several years, the staff at SUNY ESF’s Newcomb Campus have been dedicated to creating a new exhibit at the Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC). This exhibit highlights the connection between SUNY ESF’s main campus and the AIC in Newcomb while showcasing ESF’s presence within the Adirondack Park, across New York State, and internationally.

The completion of this exhibit is the result of extensive collaboration and hard work by the Newcomb Campus staff, the communications department, and our exhibit designer, Bob MacNamara, (LA, ’73). To celebrate this achievement, we invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, at 11:00 AM at the AIC. Light lunch to follow.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, in collaboration with the CCE Administration Program Work Team’s Special Needs Fund and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex and Clinton Counties, presents an engaging, hands-on networking session focused on strengthening the agritourism industry in the North Country and across New York State.

Designed for agritourism operators, agricultural service providers, and tourism promotion agencies, this event will feature:

• A behind-the-scenes tour of Rulf’s Orchard and its growth into a regional agritourism destination
  Presentations from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the North Country Chamber of Commerce on agritourism support and collaboration opportunities
• A panel discussion with agritourism operators from across the region, sharing insights, customer service strategies, and lessons learned
• Networking is a key part of this session. Ample time will be available after the formal program to connect with peers and partners.

Participants are encouraged to bring marketing materials to share with tourism promotion staff and other attendees.

Event Registration Details

Date: Monday, May 19, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Rulf’s Orchard, 531 Bear Swamp Rd, Peru, NY 12972
Cost: $10 (includes light refreshments)

Advanced registration is required. Program limited to 25 registrations. Sign up today.

Questions? Contact Lindsey Pashow at lep67@cornell.edu.

Celebrate art and music across the historic site.

From evening songs around the campfire, Ned’s plein-air paintings, and Anna’s photographs and moss gardens, art, music, and creativity played a central role at Camp Santanoni. During this event, we will offer programs, activities, and opportunities to make and watch art across the historic site. We anticipate having special guest artists and musicians across the site and will announce details soon! We invite you to ask them about their work, and bring your own art supplies to join in.

At the Main Camp, join us for a special Art and Music Tours at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. The Gate Lodge, Farm, and Main Camp will feature art and activity tables with coloring pages, paper, and simple art supplies so everyone can join in on the fun. All skill levels are welcome as we celebrate the interconnection of art, music, history, and nature in the Adirondacks. 

We are still looking for artists and volunteers! If you’d like to share your artistic or musical talent or would like to help with this event, please reach out to kelly@aarch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you think you know Camp Santanoni?

We’ll let you in on a secret… there are so many more stories to tell! On this program, we will explore lesser-known perspectives on Santanoni ranging from the site’s Indigenous history to the ongoing, often unseen work of maintaining the camp. This wide-ranging program will highlight Santanoni’s labor history over time, the evolution of mechanical systems and infrastructure at the Main Camp, the Pruyn family’s role in the anti-suffrage movement, the intricacies of managing historic sites in the Adirondack Forest Preserve, and more! (Did you think we’d spill all our secrets in the description?) Join us as we uncover some of Santanoni’s hidden stories and further broaden the interpretation of this treasured National Historic Landmark.

This outing is led by Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator Jennifer Betsworth and AARCH Executive Director Erin Tobin.

There is a suggested donation of $45. Space on a horse-drawn wagon is available by first-come, first-served reservation.

Please note that this tour involves walking on uneven ground and navigating some stairs. Entering and exiting the Main Camp is done by boarding a wagon (requiring two steps to enter and exit) or 9.6-mile (round-trip) hike/bike on a dirt road (bring your own bike).

Experience the tradition of Shinrin-yoku

Come to Great Camp Santanoni for an immersive experience in the tradition of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a Japanese wellness practice that helps individuals access the healing properties of nature. You will be invited to slow down, be curious, and use all your senses to more fully experience the nature and the heritage of the Santanoni Preserve. This mindfulness experience begins at the Gate Lodge with an orientation, warm-ups, centering, and breathing exercises intended to connect participants to their bodies and the world around them. We will then make our way to the Farm Complex, using our senses to become more attuned to our surroundings and taking time for an extended sit among the trees to deepen our connection to the land and nonhuman world. At the farm, we will shift our awareness to the landscape features that represent the more recent human story of the place. We will explore the site’s buildings and consider the continuity of both natural and human history in our present moment. Upon our return from the Farm Complex, we will reflect on the experience and understand how the practice of mindfulness can be used in daily life. Following the mindfulness session, participants are invited on an optional group bike ride into the Main Camp with a special tour of the Main Lodge and walk to the historic bathhouse and beach. All are welcome, with a special invitation for nonprofit leaders and staff to take time for renewal and a reset at Camp Santanoni this July.

This experience is led by Kripalu-certified Outdoor Mindfulness Guide and longtime preservation leader, Susan West Montgomery while the bike tour is led by AARCH Executive Director Erin Tobin. The mindfulness experience begins at 9 AM and ends at 12:30 PM, and the bike excursion ends at 3 PM.

There is a suggested donation of $40 per person and $35 for nonprofit staff and board members. This tour is first-come, first-served.

Please note that this outing includes roughly 2.5 miles of walking at a leisurely pace over a dirt road. The afternoon bike ride requires attendees to bring their own bicycles and cycle 9.6 miles (round trip) on a dirt road to and from the Main Camp. The road features a mix of flat, rolling, and uneven terrain.