Join us March 12 from 10-11:30 for Robots in Space with Simon Thill from the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory!
Become an engineer during this hands-on workshop! Build your own robot and explore how they are used throughout outer space. No experience needed, just curiosity and imagination!
Two Months Left to Submit Teen’s Original Films to the Beyond the Peaks Film Fest!
Calling all young filmmakers, ages 14-18 years old—the Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival submission deadline is fast approaching! Enter by May 13th for a chance to showcase your creativity, gain recognition for your talent, and compete for big prizes. Winning films will receive awards and top entries may even be featured on Mountain Lake PBS!
Teens can start their submission today and take the next step toward becoming an award-winning filmmaker. Visit the Beyond the Peaks website for full details on submission categories, free skill-building workshops, and competition guidelines.
Lights, camera, action—let’s see what you’ve got!
For any questions, or help getting started, contact Logan Brody at lbrody@mlpbs.org.
Cool film tour hosted by the Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Plattsburgh State at a famiy-friendly time (1-3pm) on Saturday, March 7!
The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited cordially invites you to attend the HOOK’E Film tour on March 7th, at the SUNY University Campus in Plattsburgh NY.
We partnered with HOOK’E, and the Atlantic Salmon Federation, to present this beautiful film series so we can help educate the North Country citizens of the importance of the Landlocked Atlantic Salmon that migrate to spawn every fall in the Saranac River.
The Saranac River is a historic salmon spawning river. Our hope is to improve the rivers ecology, and the economics of the region by having a high-quality salmon fishery that rivals the salmon rivers of Canada.
If you want to learn more about the Atlantic salmon, please join us for a few hours to enjoy these great award-winning films.
Respectfully,
The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited Board
My organization, the Adirondack Council, is a part of this amazing event in Tupper Lake – hope you can join and please feel free to share! Everything is free and open to the public.
-Sunita
NASA Adirondack Earth to Sky Community Events on Thursday, March 5th Join us in Tupper Lake, NY for…
From Satellite to Sediment: What we can Learn about the Adirondack Park from Space 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM at The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive
Learn about the Adirondack Park’s changing climate from the union of satellite data and boots-on-the-ground field work. Discuss our changing climate and the road ahead with a NASA scientist, NYS DEC Deputy Commissioner & Director of the Office of Climate Change , Ausable Freshwater Center, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and researchers at CUNY & RPI for more information and to register: Registration link
Space Science on Tap 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Raquette River Brewing, 11 Balsam Street
A fun night of space stories! This will feature short, accessible talks on a range of topics in astronomy.
Simon Thill is a recent graduate from Haverford College with a double major in Astronomy and Physics and is currently pursuing a career in outreach and research. At the Adirondack Sky Center, He organizes educational programming about science and astronomy. The Sky Center strives to inspire curiosity and provide perspective on our Universe.
Elaine Fortin is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, an accomplished amateur astronomer and software engineer, and a former employee of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Her technical prowess and passion for space sciences empower innovative programming and public outreach.
Jeff Miller – An astronomer and the Physics Laboratory Coordinator at St. Lawrence University, Jeffrey leverages his academic and operational expertise to bolster the observatory’s scientific programming and public education initiatives.
Telescope After Party 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory, 178 Big Wolf Road
Stargazing, viewing deep-space objects, and more! (weather permitting)
Resources shared from Mountain Lake PBS, contact info below:
Learn & Play Blog – Specially curated videos, activities and games for kids and teens. Posts include local family events and educational resources, rounded up and sent to your inbox via our weekly family newsletter.
Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival– This is my favorite program! Teens ages 14-18 can submit original short films for a chance at big cash prizes. We offer skill-building workshops, mentorship with professional media makers, and host an annual red-carpet award show. The submission deadline is May 13th. Here’s some quick film fest facts.
PBS KIDS Play Dates – Quarterly family-focused events at our Plattsburgh station. Families watch a PBS KIDS episode, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in activities and crafts that connect hands-on learning with quality media. And every kid leaves with a free book!
PBS LearningMedia – This website houses thousands of free educational resources for grades PreK-12 including videos, interactives, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards. Our station also offers workshops for anyone looking to maximize their use of the platform.
Mountain Lake PBS Field Trips – Get a behind-the-scenes look at television and media production, and meet public media professionals, with year-round field trips to the Mountain Lake PBS station.
Logan Brody Manager of Education & Outreach| Mountain Lake PBS 518-324-0102 | Lbrody@mlpbs.org | mountainlake.org
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Dannemora Free Library’s Board of Trustees has initiated two scholarship opportunities this year for graduating seniors who reside in the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac. See the details of the two scholarships below.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you this Thursday from 10:00-11:30. We will be joined by Sarah van Rijsewijk, a local author who will share about writing her new children’s book and about the world of dog sledding.
“Santa and the Sled Dogs,” a heartwarming debut children’s book, embodies the spirit of our region. The story is deeply inspired by Sarah’s family homestead, Moonglow Acres, and over 15 years of dog sledding adventures with her Alaskan Malamutes, all nestled in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness.
Feb13, 2026 Snow Day! Join us for a day of winter discovery as we blend science and outdoor play to explore the unique properties of Adirondack snow. From investigating microscopic crystals and tracking wildlife on the trails to contributing to real-world NASA climate research through the X-Snow project, this event offers hands-on learning for all ages. Agenda below!
March 27, 2026 One…Two…TREE Experience the transition of the Adirondack seasons with a day dedicated to the science and tradition of the forest. From examining the hidden anatomy of evergreens to touring a functional wood-fired sugar shack, this program invites families to explore how trees prepare for spring through hands-on art, team-building, and participatory science. Agenda below!
North Country Homeschooling 