Adirondack North Country Association

06/10/2026

ANCA's 2026 Annual Meeting is THIS FRIDAY! We hope you'll join us in Watertown, NY to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, regional collaborations, and our new tagline, "A North Country for All."

We are thrilled to gather at Emmanuel Congregational Church — a community-centered organization whose service work exemplifies our vision for a North Country economy that works for all.

ANCA was happy to help ECC make energy-efficiency improvements that will help them meet the needs of the community for years to come. We look forward to hearing from Emmanuel about their energy upgrades and community programs, and from the ANCA team about our work building shared prosperity across the Adirondack North Country.

We hope to see you in Watertown on Friday. It's not to late to sign up!

✅ bit.ly/anca-meeting-26

06/09/2026

We've got a few rainy days coming up this week, but Saturday's forecast is looking warm and sunny for the High Peaks Farmers' Market in Saranac Lake! Stop by Riverside Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for local goodies, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

06/06/2026

ANCA’s new tagline — A North Country for All — is at the very heart of our work.

🌟 We envision a region of small communities where homes and businesses are affordable, safe and comfortable. Where a robust local food system nourishes every resident. Where small businesses provide employment, amenities and necessities that are accessible to everyone. Through improved access to resources and opportunities, we empower individuals and communities in a regional economy that truly works for — and welcomes — all.

There are countless examples of our work bringing this vision to life, alongside community leaders, businesses, farmers, and regional partners — meaningful examples of how your membership makes a real difference in communities across northern New York.

🌟 Will you be a part of the ANCA member community that is building a North Country for All?

✅ Become an ANCA member or renew your membership today: bit.ly/ANCAmember

Your membership will be invested in initatives that build lasting prosperity in Adirondack North Country communities.

06/05/2026

📣 We're hiring! 📣

ANCA is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and community-minded individual to serve as Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Coordinator — a role that provides hands-on support and technical assistance to communities interested in completing climate-smart actions and pursuing certification through NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's CSC program.

We are accepting applications through Thursday, June 18. Apply soon, or help spread the word!

Learn more on our job opportunities page: www.adirondack.org/job-opportunities

06/04/2026

You're invited to connect (or re-connect) with ANCA and our amazing community for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Watertown, New York! Together, we'll celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, regional collaborations, community champions, and our new tagline, "A North Country for All."

We're excited to gather at Watertown’s Emmanuel Congregational Church, where ANCA provided support for energy improvements that will serve the community for years to come.

Meeting activities will take place on Friday, June 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. fueled by refreshments by St. Drogo's Coffee & Bakehouse and Tug Hill Artisan Roasters of Lowville. A casual happy hour at a nearby tavern will follow the meeting for those who would like to continue conversations with friends and partners.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/anca-meeting-26 or find the link on ANCA's events page at adirondack.org/events. We hope to catch up with you in Watertown next Friday!

06/04/2026

"To be able to come around people who all look like me, people of color, and they're all enjoying this, and I'm enjoying it with them, and we're all just looking at the birds.

"Not only are we all enjoying this activity together, but we're all enjoying this activity with this shared experience of being a person of color in America."

Listen to this morning's North Country Public Radio story by reporter David Escobar to learn more about Black Birders Week and this past Saturday's local celebration, which took place at John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid.

To David, and all who joined us for this special day of birding and community, our Adirondack Diversity Initiative team and partner hosts John Brown Lives! Friends of Freedom and NY State Parks & Historic Sites are so grateful for your curiosity and engagement!

Listen to David's story on NCPR:

The annual event at John Brown Farm is part of a national movement that celebrates outdoor inclusion

06/02/2026

Big things are happening for this small business!

Last month, ANCA joined community members, economic development partners from across New York State, family, and friends in Moira, N.Y., to celebrate Martin’s Pretzel Bakery and fourth-generation owner Josiah Martin, recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2026 National Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Award.

The company's success reflects Josiah’s vision, hard work, and resilience. After taking over the family business in 2019, he relocated the bakery to Moira in 2020. A fire destroyed the facility just months after its opening. Discouraged but determined, Josiah and his team rebuilt and reopened the bakery in 2021. From there, Martin’s has continued to adapt and grow as a business leader in our region.

We were honored to tour the shop and be part of this special celebration with so many supportive regional partners. Congratulations to Josiah and the entire Martin’s Handmade Pretzels team! We look forward to watching this unique local business continue to innovate and grow for years to come.

06/01/2026

This Thursday, our Compost for Good (CfG) team will kick off their virtual on-farm composting workshop series.

The free webinar will dig into CfG's on-farm composting program, success stories from North Country farms, and resources to help you build or improve your composting system.

Register for this June 4 event and other CfG 2026 virtual and in-person programs at www.adirondack.org/events/compost-for-good-2026.

05/28/2026

Just TWO MORE DAYS until our local Adirondack Black Birders Week Celebration!

🐦 On Saturday, May 30, Adirondack Diversity Initiative, John Brown Lives! Friends of Freedom and community partners for a morning of birding activities at John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid and a special evening conversation with esteemed ornithologist, conservationist and author Dr. J. Drew Lanham at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake.

Sign up for the evening event on ANCA's website: bit.ly/adk-blackbirders-talk

05/27/2026

Tomorrow morning! Join our Compost for Good team for a free Food Waste Reduction webinar for schools and school groups looking to divert organic waste from landfills by utilizing existing resources including food scrap collection, hauling and composting services.

Tune in Thursday, May 28 at 9 a.m. via Zoom for this free virtual event.

✅ Register today on ANCA's events page: www.adirondack.org/events/compost-for-good-2026

Thank you to Clarkson University and NYSDEC's Climate Smart Communities program for helping make these opportunities available to more North Country communities!