Adirondack Park Institute

02/01/2026

We have three intern positions available for summer 2026! Check out our website adkloon.org/careers to see details of each position, and to learn how to apply!

Two research positions are available in partnership with SUNY ESF and based in Newcomb, NY.

One environmental storytelling internship is available and based out of our offices in Saranac Lake, NY.

We can't wait to work with you during the busy 2026 summer field season!

02/01/2026

🎉Mark your calendars, Southern and beyond! It’s almost time for the first of 3 annual Winter Weekends at the Great Camp Santanoni in the town of Newcomb, Essex County, hosted by DEC, Discover Newcomb, NY, and Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH).

☕🎿Enjoy a cross-county ski or snowshoe and exclusive winter access to the preserved buildings of the former Great Camp, and warm up with a hot beverage by the woodstove in the Artist’s Studio.

📅 The events will take place Saturdays and Sundays on:
❄ Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, January 17–18
❄ Presidents’ Day holiday weekend, February 14–15
❄ the weekend of March 14–15.

🕘 Buildings will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Skis or snowshoes are required on the trail, and the Adirondack Interpretive Center will provide snowshoes free of charge at Newcomb Pines beginning at 9 a.m. on event days.
❗ Reservations are not required and the event is free! For more info, visit DEC’s Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends webpage or contact AARCH at 518-834-9328.

📷: Great Camp Santanoni

02/01/2026

07/01/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Rubber Loon Dive for Summer 2025!

In past years, our loon competitors raced down the river, showing off their speed. But last year, we shook things up and put their diving skills to the test. After an exhilarating competition last fall, we’re excited to bring the Loon Dive back this July!

Join us for the fun and launch your loon into the lake (or we can do it for you!) and see if they can land in one of the top three floating rings. It's going to be a splash!

Sponsor your loon today! https://www.esf.edu/aic/sponsor-a-loon.php

07/01/2025

Join us tomorrow at 1pm for the kickoff of our Escape the Elements Summer Screening series with BBC Earth’s Life! 🌍

We’ll be watching the episode, “Challenges of Life”—a breathtaking look at how animals overcome the odds to find food, escape predators, and reproduce.

Bring a snack, get comfortable, and enjoy the adventure with us!

07/01/2025

This Thursday, July 3rd at 7pm, kicks off our Huntington Lecture Series with a talk by Adirondack Photographer and Videographer, Kate Kearney.

This talk is a fun guide into using your camera to capture the fleeting awe-inspiring moments in nature. Katie will share some of her favorite magical moments and explain the techniques used. Optional mini photo adventure after the presentation.

02/27/2025

🦅 Small but Mighty: The Sharp-Shinned Hawk 🦅

With their swift, acrobatic flight and piercing yellow eyes, sharp-shinned hawks are the stealthy hunters of the sky! These smallest North American accipiters are built for speed, zipping through dense forests in pursuit of songbirds. Often mistaken for Cooper’s hawks, “sharpies” have a smaller, more compact build and a squared-off tail.

Have you ever spotted one in action? Share your sightings below! 👇

02/27/2025

02/27/2025

We're excited to announce that we're now accepting applications for the Interpretive Naturalist Internship for the summer of 2025 at the AIC! If you know any college students who might be interested in learning more about interpretation, please share this with them!

02/27/2025

Live Stream Bird Feeder CamSUNY ESFState University of New York College of Environmental Science and ForestryAdirondack Interpretive CenterNewcomb, NYWebsite...