Rooted in the St.Lawrence

08/20/2026

We are at 100 signatures on the petition as of this morning for responsible environmental review for all of Northern New York. All it takes is a few clicks and some information from you. Click the link below and it will bring you right to the page.

Restoring native habitats, sharing environmental knowledge, and inspiring stewardship throughout Northern New York.

08/11/2026

All Information has been updated! We appreciate your patience! You can now reach us at (315)296-6630. If we are unable to take your call please leave your name, a good contact number and the reason for calling. We will be reaching back out within 24 hours.

08/09/2026

We are currently in the process of some updates within the website and communication systems. Some features are temporarily down. We will update everyone when all updates are completed.
We appreciate your patience.

07/14/2026

Protect Northern New York Through Responsible Environmental Review. Sign the petition using the link below. Share this with friends, family, and neighbors.

Restoring native habitats, sharing environmental knowledge, and inspiring stewardship throughout Northern New York.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

🌿 Join Rooted in the St. Lawrence! 🌿

We’re currently seeking dedicated volunteers and an individual interested in serving as a temporary Secretary on our Board of Directors.

Volunteer opportunities may include:
🌱 Community outreach
🌱 Environmental education programs
🌱 Habitat restoration projects
🌱 Fundraising and event assistance
🌱 Social media and communications

Temporary Secretary Position
The Secretary plays an important role in helping our organization stay organized and effective. Responsibilities include:

📝 Recording meeting minutes
📝 Assisting with board communications
📝 Supporting the growth and development of Rooted in the St. Lawrence

No previous board experience is required, just a passion for environmental stewardship and a willingness to help our organization grow.

Interested in getting involved? Visit our Get Involved page to learn more and apply:

Restoring native habitats, sharing environmental knowledge, and inspiring stewardship throughout Northern New York.

06/01/2026

To our supporters, followers, and community members,

After a great deal of thought, I have decided to make some changes to Rooted in the St. Lawrence’s social media presence.

After ongoing discussions with colleagues and continued conversations about the increasing role of artificial intelligence throughout social media platforms, we have decided to begin reducing our reliance on social media as our primary communication channel. As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply integrated into everyday online experiences, often through the simple use of social media itself, we believe it is important to establish communication methods that better align with our long-term goals and mission. As a result, Rooted in the St. Lawrence will begin transitioning its primary communications, educational content, updates, and announcements to our website while maintaining a limited presence on social media for event announcements and community engagement.

Moving forward, major updates, announcements, educational content, and organization news will be shared through our website and local media outlets such as North Country Now. Our page will remain active for event announcements and messaging, but it will no longer be our central hub.

I also want to be transparent about where we stand as an organization. To date, Rooted in the St. Lawrence has not received grants or donations. Every project, every event, every tree, and every step forward has been funded through my own personal finances. Until outside funding becomes available, I need to ensure that the resources I am investing are directed toward community programs, environmental initiatives, and the work itself rather than managing challenges that pull us away from our mission.

This is not a closure announcement. We are not stepping away. We are not shutting down. And we are certainly not abandoning the mission that brought us here in the first place.

What we are doing is taking a few steps back to create a stronger, safer, and more stable foundation for the future. Sometimes progress means slowing down long enough to make sure you’re building something that can last.

The work will continue. The mission remains the same. We are simply relocating our base of operations to a place where we can better serve our community with professionalism, efficiency, and security.

I appreciate everyone who has supported Rooted in the St. Lawrence from the beginning and those who continue to believe in what we’re building together. We will share more information as soon as the website is complete.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support.

– Adison Barton
Founder, Rooted in the St. Lawrence

05/30/2026

Join the Sustaining Ash Partners Network for a demonstration site tour on June 11, 2026 from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM at Brasher State Forest (St. Lawrence/ Franklin counties)!

✅ Participants will learn how partners are working together to conserve black ash trees and responding to the impacts of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that kills ash trees
✅ The tour will highlight long-term stewardship, cultural connections to black ash, and integrated pest management approaches
✅ Presenters include DEC, the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment, and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

The field tour is hosted by the Forest Stewards Guild, is free to attend, and includes lunch. Registration is limited to 25 people.

Check out the comments below for more information 👇

05/30/2026

As we head into the weekend, take a moment to remember that kindness and honesty matter, not just with people, but with all living things around us.

Every tree, bird, pollinator, and wild creature plays a role in the world we share. Small actions like respecting wildlife, caring for our environment, and treating others with compassion can make a bigger difference than we realize.

A healthy community starts with respect. Respect for nature. Respect for each other. Respect for the truth.

Let’s do our part to leave the St. Lawrence a little better than we found it.

Have a safe and peaceful Saturday. 🌱

- Rooted in the St. Lawrence 🌿

05/29/2026

🌲 Welcome back for Forestry Friday’s 🌲

One thing we’ve been looking into lately is the Miyawaki Method, a reforestation technique from Japan focused on planting native species densely together to help forests establish faster and more naturally.

In areas with heavy deforestation or major disturbance, planting a few small saplings here and there sometimes just isn’t enough to restore a healthy ecosystem. Methods like this aim to rebuild layers of forest quicker while improving habitat, soil health, and biodiversity.

Rooted in the St. Lawrence is currently experimenting with aspects of this method at a private location for educational and environmental management purposes as we continue learning about restoration practices that may benefit the North Country. 🌿