There's a lot going on in the September edition ADK's official e-newsletter. Enjoy!


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September2016 | Vol. 9No. 9

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On the Horizon...​​​
Sept.9-11Young Members: JBL Takeover!
Sept. 23-24Ragnar Relay Adirondacks
Oct. 5-19ADK's 'Forever Wild' Online Auction
Oct. 15 11th Annual Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest
Oct. 15Fall Trails Day
Young Members: JBL Takeover!
ADK's young members (ages 20s & 30s) are taking over Johns Brook Lodge! Enjoy the comforts of the backcountry lodge, make new friends,explore the Johns Brook Valley, and hike up High Peaks! Join us September 9-11.​
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Join ADK, the Adirondack Foundation and our friends Christine and Alex for a celebration of Adirondack Archangels and the Summit Stewardship Program on Saturday, October 15th atHeaven Hill Farm (302 Bear Cub Rd. Lake Placid).There will be a cocktail reception from 4-6 pm. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Catherine at and 518.668.4447 ext 23 to register.

SEFAis a charitable solicitation of New York state employees andADK is an approvedcharitable organization.The campaign runs September 1-December 31each year. Your pledged dollars help ADK protect, preserve and maintain all the wild places across the state thatYOUlove!
Your SEFA contribution to ADK (id #999-01133) protects natural places all over New York State.
Click here for the pledge form with instructions.
Advocacy Update
Sleeping Beauty Backcountry Pond Blitz
As part of the Backcountry Water Monitors Program The Sleeping Beauty Backcountry Pond Blitz is a short backpack into the Lake George Wild Forest to survey up to 5 ponds for aquatic invasive species (AIS) during a two day trip, September 8-9. ADK will provide packrafts and survey gear. Participants are asked to be fully prepared with their own campinggear for a two day, one night backpack. Please contact Cathy Pedlerat (518) 449-3870, f you have questions.
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Forest Pest Monitoring Workshop
The only hope for our Adirondack Hemlocks is your help with early detection through monitoring. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an aggressive, devastating invasive insect that kills a host tree in a few years. Our eastern hemlocks, which have little or no resistance to these infestations, have been hit hard by HWA in many areas south of the Adirondacks. HWA is not in the Adirondack Park yet, but there are significant hemlock communities at risk in the Adirondacks.The workshop onSeptember 17, will train you to identify and conduct surveys for invasive species that threaten our Adirondack forests. You will have the opportunity to adopt an area around Lake George to survey once each year for HWA and other forest pests.
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Volunteer Opportunities

How can YOU help ADK at Reebok Ragnar Adirondacks?
Help protect wild places by volunteering at Ragnar Adirondacks on September 23-24 at various exchanges; checking teams in, directing traffic, handing out water, restocking supplies and keeping the exchange site clean. A Ragnar staff member will train the volunteers.
If you have any questions please contact our Annual Fund Manager, Sunday Conine, at or (518) 668-4447 ext. 42.
View and sign up for Exchanges and Volunteer slots below!
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Upcoming ADK Workshops
Adirondack Landscape Photography Workshop
October 8
$75 (Members receive 10% discount)
Join landscape photographer Brendan Wiltse to improve your photography skills. Brendan will teach you the basics of exposure and composition, along with numerous tips and tricks. The program is geared towards beginner and novice photographers. A compact camera or DSLR with the ability to adjust aperture and shutter speed and a tripod are recommended. The majority of the program will be spent shooting around the Heart Lake property and will end with a brief tutorial on post-processing techniques. Participants should be prepared to hike Mount Jo and spend a few hours outside. Mount Jo is a 2 mile round-trip hike with 700 feet of elevation gain. Microspikes or snowshoes are required to attend the hike up Mount Jo, rentals are available at the High Peaks Information Center.
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5-day Wilderness First Responder Course w/ Wilderness Medical Associates
December 17-21
$625 (Members receive 10% discount); includes instruction and materials
Package: $825 (Members receive 10% discount); includes instruction, materials, meals, and lodging for 5 nights
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation combined with 45 hours of on-site training. Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
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ADK's 'Forever Wild' Online Auction!

News
From The Trailhead
The newest posts from ADK's blog
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  • JBL Base Camp Series: Mount Marcy
  • ididaride! 75-mile Bike Tour of the Adirondack Park
  • The Road to Paradise
  • JBL Base Camp Series: Big Slide & Yard Mt. Loop
  • Deer Pond Backcountry Outing

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