SUNY-ESF|Adirondack Interpretive Center

Program Calendar June 2012
Northern NY Audubon Bird Walk
Saturday, June 2, 7:00am
Join SUNY ESF graduate student Jennifer Yantachka for an early morning bird walk. Jennifer studies songbird abundance and diversity in the Adirondack Mountains to understand how acidification is influencing songbird populations. Call or email cdemers@frontiernet.net for more information.
Interdisciplinary Scholarship in Land Use and Ethics
June 1-3
This event highlights new and in-process research from across disciplines on topics related to balancing individual and community priorities with respect to land use, and the associated expectations for human and ecosystem stewardship and social and environmental ethics.
Advanced registration is required. $180/person. Learn more: www.esf.edu/nfi/symposium/
Introduction to fly fishing with Rick Kovacs
Saturday, June 9, 9:00am
Adirondack Fly Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs introduces fly fishing and the history of the sport in the Adirondacks. Learn about proper gear, tying knots and casting techniques! Rick will have basic gear and fly rod outfits for sale. $25 registration fee. Call or email to register.
Mushrooms: Unique Natural Dyers--Mushroom Dyeing Demonstration
Saturday, June 16, 1:00-2:30pm
Mushroom expert, Susan Hopkins, will introduce us to various species of wild mushrooms in a rainbow of colors! Using a combination of dried mushrooms, handmade items, digital slides, books and handouts, she will show the variety and share the excitement she has found in using mushrooms for color! Interested participants will be able to try their hand at mushroom dyeing themselves in a limited-space workshop on June 30! Call or email to register.
Guided Nature Walk with Peter O’Shea
Saturday, June 23, 1:00pm
Favorite guest naturalist Peter O’Shea joins us for a guided nature walk searching for blooming woodland wildflowers, nesting birds and other signs of summer along the Rich Lake Trail.
Using Mushrooms as Natural Dyes Workshop
Saturday, June 30, 10:00am-4:00pm
Susan Hopkins presents an intimate workshop on dyeing with mushrooms. Participants learn to identify mushrooms and the dyeing process and even dye samples of wool to take home! Although mushroom identification is not a simple task, there are 3 major groups of wild mushrooms that can be used as natural dyers. Knowing where and when to look for the best mushrooms helps narrow the field for the beginner as well as the experienced hunter. $30.00/person. Only 8 spots available. Please register by June 25!
Building open every day 9:00am-5:00pm
Trails open every day dawn to dusk


Please pre-register to all programs unless stated otherwise.
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