Although several names emerge repeatedly in early Essex history (Gilliland, Ross, Noble, Gould, van Ormand, Eggleston, etc.) there is another legendary figure who infiltrates virtually any conversation about Essex since 1899, and that is John Bird Burnham (1869-1939). Born at … [Read more...] about John Bird Burnham: Conservationist and Adventurer
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Adirondack Park Gains 69,000 Acres
New York has recently purchased 69,000 acres of land in the Adirondacks to add to the protected Adirondack Park. "[This] is more than an investment in clean air, clean water and healthy forests for current and future generations: it also bolsters the Adirondack economy." (The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park Gains 69,000 Acres
The Eddy Foundation Protects Adirondacks
The Eddy Foundation is a non-profit environmental foundation that purchases and preserves wildlands in the eastern Adirondacks of northern New York State. Founded "in 1996 with a focus on supporting a sustainable interface between humans and the ecosystem" (Lakeside School), the … [Read more...] about The Eddy Foundation Protects Adirondacks
Adirondack Futures Workshop
Sunday, May 6 from 1-5pm At the Whallonsburg Grange Hall "Imagine six different, divergent futures for the Park . . . 25 years from now. Everyone welcome. No registration fee. This scenario-planning workshop will help participants develop a vision for what our region … [Read more...] about Adirondack Futures Workshop
Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange
"Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22nd! Join millions of people around the world in a day to nurture nature and the planet. Come be part of these events at the Grange: 11am Family Nature Walk: All ages welcome. Join Jen and Gregg, local naturalists, as they lead a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day at Whallonsburg Grange