Adirondack Mountain Club 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.

To begin an outreach partnership with ADK, please contact:

Thea Moruzzi
Community Outreach Coordinator
Adirondack Mountain Club
PO Box 867
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-3480 Ext 19
outreach@adk.org