Join The Wild Center for 6 Adirondack field trips with naturalists and scientists to expand your connections to Adirondack woods and waters. Explore nature, use scientific tools, and connect with local STEM resources. Local families with children ages 8-11 are welcome!
This was a popular, free, multi-week program last year for 1 adult, and 1 child (ages 8-11). Participants came from a wide geographic area and families got to know each other and the naturalists well. Deadline to apply: April 2, 2025. https://www.wildcenter.org/familyscienceseries/
Hi Homeschool Ski Families! We skied at the VIC yesterday and today and conditions really didn’t change from one day to the next, despite these warm temperatures. There is still a TON of snow on all trails. We stuck a pole in next to the trail and it still went down 18 inches. I have a feeling it will still be quite skiable this coming Tuesday 3/18, but because of the freezing temperatures on Monday night, I think we’ll want to let it warm up first to soften the snow. I think that by 12pm on Tuesday it will probably be great out there.
Please see the attached flyer and information below about a repeat event that will be happening in Saranac Lake at North Country Community College. If you weren’t able to attend the February 27 event at Moriah Central School, here’s your chance! Please share with your colleagues, friends, and family. ALL are welcome.
Neurodiversity Affirming Practices:Strength-based Approaches to Autism, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, and other Differences
Where: North Country Community College, Saranac Lake Campus Rm S-19 Moholland Hall
23 Santanoni Ave, Saranac Lake
What: A Workshop for providers, students, families, and others.
Presentation by Dr. Maria Rheaume, PsyD, Licensed PsychologistFollowed by a panel of individuals with lived experience and an overview of resources by Trista Cross and Jarika Firlik-Sprague (Mountain Lake Services)
Pizza and refreshments (provided by Essex County Mental Health)
Resource tables:
Mountain Lake Services
Essex County Mental Health
Building Resilience in Essex Families (BRIEF)
Careers in Human Services
More!
Topics: Explore affirming approaches to the intersection of mental health, developmental differences, and other forms of neurodivergence.
Defining different types of Neurodiversity.
Strengths related to Autism, ADHD, and other kinds of neurodivergence.
Explore the various approaches that are available and encouraged.
Supporting the mental health of neurodivergent people.
Navigating support resources.
Lead sponsors: North Country Community College,Mountain Lake Services, and the Building Resilience in Essex Families Coalition (BRIEF)
Change Is Sweet: Spring and Maple Season at The Wild Center
Bring the homeschool experience to The Wild Center and immerse yourself in STEAM-based nature learning like never before. This year we are offering private homeschool experiences, events, and activities catered specifically for you. Homeschool families are welcome to participate in private programs, meet our animal ambassadors, and stop by the Naturalist Cabinet for science and art-based activities.
Free for members. Non-members: Adult (18+), $10; Youth (5-17), $5, children ages 4 and under are free
Program Details:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Naturalist Cabinet: Maple Sugaring Activities, Pine Needle Porcupines, Personal Field Guides, Participatory Science
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM, Great Hall: Tour of the Sugar Shack & Maple Themed Interpretive Dancing
1:00 PM, Theater: Specialty Program–Stickley the Porcupine and the Changing of Seasons
2:00 PM, Great Hall: Specialty Creature Feature–Zuma the Kestrel
The Adirondack Fish Hatchery Tour has been rescheduled for March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm.
Location: 103 Fish Hatchery Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (this is in the Lake Clear community outside Saranac Lake)
They will give us a tour that includes a video about the egg collection, and follows the fish from incubation to stocking. They expect the entire tour will take from one and a half to two hours. If you would like to attend, please let Cynthia G. know!
Our next Homeschool Thursday is scheduled for next Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Students will explore the art of writing and illustrating picture books and begin to create their own. Each student will receive a hardcover blank book so to help with numbers for these, please RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200.
This program is free and geared toward families with students in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome. Please note that parking is free on Main Street until 11:00 a.m. for those with a valid resident parking sticker. There is also free parking in the St. Eustace lot; please leave a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this children’s library event. As always, happy reading!
High school students, college students, and families of all ages are invited to join The Wild Center’s ClimaTeen program for a free game night at The Wild Center on March 29th from 5:30-8:00pm. More information and free registration can be found at the link below.
Girl’s Ski Clinic Hosted by Olympian Andrea Henkel Burke:
We’re thrilled to share another exciting opportunity! Olympic Biathlete Champion and Personal Trainer, Andrea Henkel Burke, is hosting a Girl’s Nordic Clinic at Scotts Cobble on Saturday, March 8th from 2:00-4:00. This event is free of cost and open to girls of all ages and abilities interested in learning more about Nordic skiing, racing, or taking their skills to the next level. See flyer for more details or click here to register. Registration is recommended, but not required.
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