Events are all over the calendar in the Schroon Lake Region during the next few weeks. There’s something for everyone!
Strawberries, strawberries!
If fresh, local strawberries are a favorite of yours, don’t miss the Schroon Lake-North Hudson Historical Society’s Strawberry Festival and opening day for the Museum on June 22, noon at the Museum on Main Street in Schroon Lake. Strawberry Shortcake and beverages will be available. The Hudawalski Essay winners will be announced at 2 pm.
Fresh from the farm
Strawberries and much, much more are also available at the Schroon Lake Farmers Market beginning on Monday, June 23. Opening from 9 am. to 1 pm., the market will operate each and every Monday through September 8 in the Town of Schroon parking lot at 15 Leland Avenue. In addition to farm produce, you’ll also find artwork and crafts, pastries and breads, cheeses, ready-to-eat soups, snacks and beverages, maple syrup and much more.
Adirondack artist in residence
An exciting part of the Adirondack Interpretive Center’s programming this summer is the new Artist in Residence program, Art Along the Trails. Frances Gaffney, Adirondack artist, will be creating her inspiring pieces throughout the summer right at the AIC. She’ll be found somewhere along the trails every Sunday working on a different piece. Feel free to stop by and chat with her. On the last Saturday of each month, she’ll be leading drawing and watercolor workshops as well. If you’d like to join a workshop check out some additional information.
BIOBLITZ!
If you’re a science nut, you’ll be especially interested in the area’s first Bioblitz. ATBI Bioblitz will take place Sunday, June 29, beginning at 8:30 am. Join area scientists and naturalists at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb. This large event will feature educational programing and semi-guided trips into the area's forests, bogs, and lakes for a fun day of nature exploration. The goals of the Bioblitz (hosted by the Adirondack All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory of Paul Smith's College and SUNY ESF) will be to find and identify as many species of organisms as possible in one day! The focus of the 2014 Bioblitz will be to learn about Biotic Interaction, i.e. interactions between organisms. Bee expert Sam Droege and his colleagues will be hosting a workshop on bee identification and ecology Open to the general public, families are most welcome.
The Seagle Music Colony offers a very full schedule of familiar music programming during the summer months as well. For more information, read my blog from May 20, devoted entirely to the Seagle Music Colony.
Independence Day celebration
July 4th this year will be just as spectacular as ever, with parade, fireworks and community celebrations throughout Schroon Lake. Celebrate 60 years of Schroon Lake’s festive Independence Day with us as our parade kicks off at 6 pm, followed by fireworks over the lake at dusk, around 9:30 pm.
Much more awaits you in Schroon Lake Region, so check out our complete events schedule and also our lodging pages so you can take full advantage of a few nights in our beautiful region. Don’t miss our spectacular public beach right in the middle of the village on Schroon Lake.
