I saw my first blackfly in the air while working in the View Art Center gardens in Old Forge last week. It was only one, but I’m sure there are more to come. They were down by the pond when I f...
Today is Earth Day 2024 and what I see outside isn’t a heavy frost that came overnight, but light snow and 22 degrees on the thermometer. The bird bath is a frozen skating rink for the birds as...
https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2024/04/sprouting-wildflowers-little-birds-mobbing-feeders.html
Every morning, I walk along state highway 67 in Ephratah, NY. Recently, I noticed that a few of the fir trees by the side of the road appeared to have red bark. I did not know if this was a t...
https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2024/04/delving-into-the-red-bark-phenomenon.html
Union College Academy for Lifelong Learning (UCALL) and the Kelly Adirondack Center are pleased to present a presentation featuring author Glenn Pearsall who will lead a discussion on his book, W...
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and the Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program of the National Parks Service are partnering on a survey to better understand accessibility ...
LAKE GEORGE, NY — The Lake George Association (LGA) received a $5,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund for operational costs of the LGA’s Floating Classroom. This is ...
As the soil warms up in April and May and green plants spring forth once again, a delicate aroma hangs in the air, apart from any floral scent wafting on the breeze. It’s earthy and fresh, and ...
https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2024/04/why-spring-smells-so-good.html
A Forest for the Trees As late winter’s warming temps tease, and peeking bud tips hint at another spring’s promise, it’s a good time to make preparations and plans to plant trees for...
https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2024/03/a-forest-for-the-trees.html
BY EMILY BOHNET Nestled amidst the breathtaking Adirondack Mountains lies a haven of tranquility, inviting us to bask in the warmth of nature’s embrace. In this enchanted realm, where the whi...
BY JAMES MASON, UVWRT SAFETY OFFICER On a chilly night in early May 2009, the pager sounded. New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) summoned our Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team (UVWRT) to as...