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ADK School Outreach Programs

The Adirondacks are your classroom and we can take you there!

Integrating the NYS Education Standards with environmental education through science, language arts, physical education, the arts, math, and history is a powerful way to bring learning alive. Through curriculum designed to inspire a deeper sense of connection to the local environment, students can learn to be responible recreaters in the unique Adirondack Forest Preserve. ADK Education Staff collaborate with you to enhance your curriculum, provide resources, and create an experience your students won’t forget! Come visit us at Heart Lake or we’ll come to you!

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ADK also has the following slide presentations available:

All slide programs last about an hour and are tailored to the needs of your group, whether you are a local library, an ADK chapter, a school program, or a community group.
Cost: $60 within the Adirondack Park Blueline or $120 outside the Park plus mileage.

History of Heart Lake Campfire Program
Unrequited love, devastating forest fires, and narrow escape: The Heart Lake
property is steeped in the romance and tragedy of days gone by. Relive a
tradition sparked by Henry Van Hoevenberg in 1877 by joining us for stories
told around the campfire and more.

Leave No Trace in the Adirondacks
Through slides and hands-on activities, learn the seven principles of Leave
No Trace and become a better steward. Topics covered include: planning ahead
and preparing; traveling and camping in the backcountry; wildlife-human
interactions; and waste disposal. Focus will be on the Adirondack Forest
Preserve with special attention to the various land-use classifications.
Whether you are planning your own trip, an ADK chapter, or a scout group
working on badge requirements, this is a great presentation to get you ready
for your adventures.

A Celebration of Wildness: History of the Adirondack Park
As a patchwork of public and private land, the Adirondack Park is unique
among all the parks in the United States. How did it happen and why are the
Adirondacks so unusual? Learn about the rich cultural and natural history of
the Adirondack region and its impact on the formation of the park.

A Natural History of the Adirondack Park
Take a walk through the mosaic of interconnecting landscapes of the
Adirondack Park. From the deep bogs to the high reaches and windswept peaks,
explore the unique flora and fauna of northern New York. Beautiful images
and natural history weave together this unique web of life we call home.

Islands in the Sky: Alpine Summits of the Adirondacks
The phrase “Adirondack high country” evokes thoughts of spectacular vistas,
adventure, and a unique environment. Within the boundary of these peaks,
explore the incredible adaptations of the plants that exist in some of the
harshest climate on earth. Learn about the summit steward program that works
to protect the fragile 85 acres of alpine left in the Adirondacks and
discuss the current ecological issues, such as global climate change and
acid rain, that are affecting this ecosystem.

Flora and Fauna of the Adirondacks

From the Red Fox to White Fringed Orchid, learn about the bounty of nature’s diversity within the Adirondack Park.  Join us on a visually pleasing educational journey that will bring you from the lowest grasses to the highest alpine summits, and walk away with a better understanding of our unique park.

Natural History in the Adirondacks

Learn about the unique formation of the Adirondack Mountains, the geology, glacial history, and post-glacial re-vegetation.  This program will also provide a history on the human practices that lead to the creation of the forest preserve.

Hypothermia: Recognition and Prevention

Understand the dangers of being unprepared and what can happen when your gear fails you.  Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature falls below the normal level, and is a life threatening illness.  Learn how to prevent hypothermia, how to recognize its signs and symptoms, as well as what to do for someone who is experiencing it.

Geology of the Adirondacks

The “Geology of the Adirondacks” power point presentation is a comprehensive overview of the unique geological processes that have occurred over the past 1.3 billion years to create the landscape we see today in the Adirondack Park. This slideshow will give viewers a good understanding of the geologic sequence of events here in the Adirondacks, in relation to time and the other regions of the northeast. Everything that has shaped the Adirondacks, from rock types, volcanoes, plate tectonics, ancient mountains and inland seas, to glaciers is covered. Program is recommended for 5th grade to adults.

         Thea Moruzzi

         Community Outreach Coordinator

         Adirondack Mountain Club

         PO Box 867

         Lake Placid, NY 12946

         518-523-3480 Ext 19

         e-mail     

 

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