History, Natural History & the Arts
The Garden Club of Lake George was founded in the summer of 1922 by nine women: Mary Whitman Knauth; Marianne Schurz; Gertrude Ranger; Elizabeth Brereton; Mona Hawkins; Mary Hayden; Elizabeth Kreitler; and Charlotte Hyde.
These were no ordinary women. [Read more…] about Garden Club of Lake George Celebrates Centenary
Among summer’s many sweet offerings are wild berries. And among these, blueberries are my favorite. Years ago, I took to carrying large, empty yogurt containers in my car – and smaller vessels in my backpack – so I would have something to fill should I pass a good berry patch. My children became used to my meandering travels along back roads and woods trails as I foraged opportunistically. [Read more…] about Wild Blueberries: A Primer
Craigardan has announced a call for submissions for The Gardan journal. Craigardanis a nonprofit arts organization and educational working farm that leverages collective creativity for social good.
Launched in 2020, The Gardan was created in response to the isolation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, as a way to allow for continued creative conversations across disciplines. [Read more…] about Essex Co Artists: Call for Submissions to the Gardan Journal
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum has announced the opening of “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore,” a new exhibit opening on Saturday, July 30th.
“In the Saratoga Style,” explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the potato chip, from disgruntled customers to kitchen mishaps. The history of George Crum is examined, along with his experiences as a cook and outdoor guide of African and Native American ancestry. This exhibit will examine this contender for inventor of potato chips, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistibly crispy potatoes. [Read more…] about Saratoga Potato Chips and Their Folklore Exhibit Opens Saturday
The Belvedere Restaurant property — a Saranac Lake landmark that has been owned and operated by the Cavallo Family for nearly 90 years — has transitioned to new ownership as Chrissie Wais and John Levy have taken the helm at the historic business.
The ownership transition marks a new chapter for the Belvedere, which originally served as a boarding house before the restaurant opened in 1933. [Read more…] about Historic Saranac Lake Restaurant Gets New Owners
Schenectady County is in a state of revival. New events, businesses, initiatives and people have been coming to the city and surrounding communities to make their mark on one of the oldest settlements in New York State.
As a native to the area, I see two sides to this; it is great to see a new swing of development, making Schenectady attractive to those who don’t already call it home. However, as developers seem to be changing the cityscape ever faster, it is interesting to note where nature has taken its course. [Read more…] about Forgotten Farms of Schenectady County
AdkAction is piloting a new program in Northern New York to help bring locally-produced food into reach for those hovering just above the poverty line, while prioritizing choice in the food purchased. The Fair Food Program provides direct funding to qualified households via new Fair Food Cards that work like debit cards at participating local food vendors. The balance on each Fair Food Card is topped off monthly and can be used to purchase fresh food from local farmers through farm stores, farmers markets, and food hubs like The Hub on The Hill in Essex County, NY. [Read more…] about AdkAction’s New Fair Food Card; Cash for Farm Fresh Food
An artful, immersive data visualization installation created by renowned information designer Giorgia Lupi and her team at Pentagram is now on view at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), in The Bronx, New York City, as part of the garden-wide exhibition Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love, examining the art and science of foodways and food traditions and celebrating plants as foundational to all culinary customs. [Read more…] about Artful Data Exhibit On Global Food System at NY Botanical Garden
Each year the last full weekend in June is designated as “Free Fishing Days” in New York. This means anyone can fish the fresh waters of the state without a fishing license, making it a great opportunity to give it a try for the first time, introduce someone new to the sport, or reconnect with this fulfilling pastime. [Read more…] about It’s Free Fishing Weekend in New York State