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Wool and Water at the Adirondack Interpretive Center
Aug
11

Wool and Water at the Adirondack Interpretive Center

Join us during Adirondack Water Week for an introduction and workshop developed from Wool and Water - a collaborative data art project of the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute which uses fiber art to illustrate issues affecting our Adirondack waterways and to inspire their careful stewardship.

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Friends of Moody Pond 5th Annual Ice Cream Social & Online Auction
Aug
10

Friends of Moody Pond 5th Annual Ice Cream Social & Online Auction

  • 331 Forest Hill Avenue Saranac Lake, NY, 12983 United States (map)
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During Adirondack Water Week, the non-profit Friends of Moody Pond (FMP) invites everyone to their 5th Annual Ice Cream Social on Moody Pond at 331 Forest Hill Ave, from 4p-7p. This free and family-friendly event celebrates the group’s efforts to eliminate the aquatic invasive Eurasian water milfoil from Moody Pond.

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Wildlife in Our Watersheds
Aug
9

Wildlife in Our Watersheds

Join AWI Education staff at Fish Creek Campground for a family focused program on Adirondack wildlife. Learn about the species that call our watersheds home, and what you can do to protect them! This program will take place at Fish Creek campground, in the Ampitheater.

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Hands on Fly Fishing with Adirondack TrOutfitters 
Aug
8

Hands on Fly Fishing with Adirondack TrOutfitters 

Cast a line with Adirondack TrOutfitters at The Wild Center’s Adirondack Water Week Fly Fishing Workshop. With equipment provided, participants of all ages and experience levels can learn the basics of fly fishing, and test their skills with guests Ryan Baker and Jon Herman of Adirondack TrOutfitters guide service. Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm outside by Greenleaf Pond and the Animal Viewing Area.

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Sips & Science: Updates on Road Salt in Mirror Lake
Aug
5

Sips & Science: Updates on Road Salt in Mirror Lake

Please join staff and friends at Sips & Science during the 5th Annual Adirondack Water Week, this year celebrating the Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere region. During this event, AWI, The Ausable Freshwater Center, AdkAction, and the Mirror Lake Association will provide updates on road salt in Mirror Lake. Additionally, we will be recognizing an organization that has achieved notable work in protecting clean water.

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Canoe the Raquette River
Aug
5
to Aug 11

Canoe the Raquette River

During Adirondack Water Week, spend a relaxing afternoon on the Raquette River with a NYS Licensed Guide and Wild Center Naturalist. We’ll go over safety and paddling before we embark on an interpretive trip around the Oxbow, a unique, natural formation found in rivers around the world. Catch a glimpse of native wildlife and learn about the natural history of the Adirondacks. This trip is geared to all paddling skill levels.

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Raquette River Roll + Fen Trail
Aug
5
to Aug 11

Raquette River Roll + Fen Trail

The Wild Center is introducing a brand new experience where you and your young explorers can engage with nature in an exciting new way. It’s called a Ball Run, and it’s an elevated track where you release special wooden balls and watch gravity do its thing. A number of these ball run stations have been placed along the beautiful Fen Trail—also new to The Wild Center this summer.

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Adirondack Waterfest
Aug
2

Adirondack Waterfest

Adirondack Waterfest serves as the kick-off event for Adirondack Water Week! At Adirondack Waterfest you can find fun for the whole family, including games, activities, and water themed information. AWI staff will be in attendance, providing activities that get children involved in protecting clean water.

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Maintain the Chain
Aug
5
to Aug 13

Maintain the Chain

  • 3278 NY-28 Old Forge, NY, 13420 United States (map)
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What began as a family tradition has evolved into a widespread clean-up event dubbed Maintain the Chain. The event not only focuses on maintaining the beauty of the Fulton Chain of Lakes but the entire Adirondack Park, as well.

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