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Adirondack Flooding Risk, Response, and Resilience Conference at The Wild Center

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Adirondack Wild Center's Oxbow and waterfront along the Raquette RiverWater is central to life in the Adirondacks, shaping its ecosystems, communities, and identity. Yet increasingly intense storms and changing weather patterns brought by our changing climate are bringing new challenges to the region.

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, in collaboration with regional partners from across the Adirondacks, will host When Waters Rise: Adirondack Flooding Risk, Response, and Resilience on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about Adirondack Flooding Risk, Response, and Resilience Conference at The Wild Center

New York State Approves K–12 Climate Education Requirement

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Teachers from across northern NY gathered at The Wild Center on Friday, March 13, to discuss the new state guidelines for climate change educationThe New York State Board of Regents has approved a new statewide requirement to integrate climate education across K–12 classrooms.

With the decision, New York becomes only the second state in the nation, following New Jersey, to require comprehensive climate education across all grade levels. [Read more…] about New York State Approves K–12 Climate Education Requirement

Earth to Sky: Sharing The Adirondack Climate Story

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The Wild Center will host "Earth to Sky: Sharing Our Adirondack Climate Story," a free, two-day, in-person workshop focused on strengthening climate communication across the Adirondack region.The Wild Center will host “Earth to Sky: Sharing Our Adirondack Climate Story,” a free, two-day, in-person workshop focused on strengthening climate communication across the Adirondack region.

The program will take place March 5–6, 2026, with an additional virtual webinar on February 25. [Read more…] about Earth to Sky: Sharing The Adirondack Climate Story

2026 Adirondack Food Justice Summit to Explore “Community as Nourishment”

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2026 Food Justice SummitThe Adirondack Food System Network (AFSN) will host the 2026 Adirondack Food Justice Summit on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York. Registration is now open.

The Summit’s 2026 theme, “Community as Nourishment: Sowing the Seeds of Interdependence,” invites participants to explore how relationships, shared responsibility, and collective action sustain regional food systems just as deeply as the food itself. [Read more…] about 2026 Adirondack Food Justice Summit to Explore “Community as Nourishment”

‘Adirondack Imaginarium’ Debuts at Albany Airport

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Adirondack Imaginarium Children's Play Area at Albany Airport, 2025Albany International Airport has installed a new children’s play area — the Adirondack Imaginarium — created in collaboration with The Wild Center, the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center in Onchiota, and artist Gracelee Lawrence.

The airport’s new thirteen-hundred-square-feet children’s play area — the Adirondack Imaginarium — celebrates the natural and cultural beauty of New York’s North Country and the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about ‘Adirondack Imaginarium’ Debuts at Albany Airport

The Wild Center Kicks off 2025 Season

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The Wild Center building and pondThis summer, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, invites visitors to explore new immersive outdoor installations, hands-on indoor exhibits, and engaging seasonal programming. New this year is a fresh composition by students from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam within Forest Music, an immersive trail that harmonizes music and nature in a one-of-a-kind woodland soundscape. [Read more…] about The Wild Center Kicks off 2025 Season

Upstate New York Museum Community Grant Losses: A List

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erasing historyFrom Reddit user Stoic Eeyore comes the following list of known Trump regime impacts on Upstate New York State museum and nonprofits in the cultural sector:

Several institutions have lost Save America’s Treasures grants, designed to conserve important museum items. The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) received $269,038.00 from Save America’s Treasures in August, to conserve objects from 10 small and mid- size museums in New York State. [Read more…] about Upstate New York Museum Community Grant Losses: A List

North Country Climate Resilience Roadmap Listening Sessions

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Adirondack Climate Outreach and Resilience NetworkPaul Smith’s College, in partnership with The Wild Center, Adirondack Research Consortium, and community partners are launching a series of public listening sessions to address the growing impacts of climate change in the Adirondacks and Northern New York. [Read more…] about North Country Climate Resilience Roadmap Listening Sessions

Museums and Climate Change: Facilities and Programming

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museums and climate changeBuilding in anticipation of climate change involves designing and constructing museums with the future impacts of climate change in mind. The Museum Association of New York (MANY) and Museum Hue will host a virtual conversation with some leading New York institutions on creating spaces and programming that encourage a proactive approach to climate change.
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Wild Center Celebrating New York Maple Weekends

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maple sugar tour (wild center photo)The Wild Center is Tupper Lake, NY, will participate in New York Maple Weekends, a regional tradition celebrating the art of maple sugaring taking place on March 16 and 17 and 23 and 24, this annual event invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the practice of maple syrup production amidst the backdrop of the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Wild Center Celebrating New York Maple Weekends

Communicating Climate Change With Young People Workshop Planned

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Youth Climate Change Demonstration (courtesy Center for Progressive Reform)Young people are increasingly taking on a more prominent role in the fight against climate change. An upcoming workshop aims to explore effective communication strategies for conveying climate change information between educators, policymakers, parents, and youth. [Read more…] about Communicating Climate Change With Young People Workshop Planned

Adirondack Food Justice Summit Set for February

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6th Annual Adirondack Food Justice SummitThe 6th Annual Food Justice Summit, themed “Stronger Together,” is a full-day conference set for February 29, 2024 at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY.  The vent is organized by the Adirondack Food System Network, a coalition working to better understand system-wide issues, identify gaps and develop realistic solutions to help strengthen and promote a more resilient food system. The event includes representatives from production, consumption, distribution, processing, and food waste management. [Read more…] about Adirondack Food Justice Summit Set for February

The Wild Center, Raquette River Brewing Offer “Wild Lights” Light Lager

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Wild Lights Light Lager (Photo by Rick Godin)The Wild Center has announced a delicious collaboration with another Tupper Lake staple, Raquette River Brewing, a local craft brewery known for its innovative brews.

Together, the organizations are launching “Wild Lights” Light Lager, a special edition beer that celebrates the return of Wild Lights, a unique winter program at the Wild Center. [Read more…] about The Wild Center, Raquette River Brewing Offer “Wild Lights” Light Lager

The Wild Center’s Wild Lights Tickets Now On Sale

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photo by Jamie SantorThe Wild Center’s Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. will be returning for its fourth season. The evening experience transforms The Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a winter wonderland with a variety of activities and lit displays. [Read more…] about The Wild Center’s Wild Lights Tickets Now On Sale

Wild Center Kicks-Off 2023 Season May 5th

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the wild centerThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, will open for the 2023 season on Friday, May 5th. Off the heels of a USA Today Readers’ Award where it was voted Second Best Science Museum in the U.S., The Wild Center is expanding its offerings and activities with new exhibits and experiences.

Among these offerings is Backyard Wilderness – a film that captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world that exists just beyond your doorstep and Birdly – a state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) flying simulator. [Read more…] about Wild Center Kicks-Off 2023 Season May 5th

Wild Center Hosting Adirondack Building Conference

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adirondack building conferenceThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, has invited building and trades professionals, students and all interested individuals to learn about the latest in sustainable building practices at the Adirondack Building Conference, set for Thursday, March 23rd. The conference will showcase ultra-efficient methods for building projects in the region, with insights from a wide range of industry experts. [Read more…] about Wild Center Hosting Adirondack Building Conference

Wild Center’s Wild Lights is Back: Bigger & Brighter

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Stickwork lit up courtesy Rick GodinThe Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY, has announced the return of Wild Lights presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. This seasonal experience transforms The Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a winter wonderland, with a variety of activities, displays, lights, and dates added this year due to popular demand.

Wild Lights will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 8 pm, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Wild Center’s Wild Lights is Back: Bigger & Brighter

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