When I hear someone talking about sumac I, and I think many people, think of the poisonous variety that can be very irritating for our skin. It surprised me to learn that there were many other species of this plant, including sumac with edible components! It was the video above … [Read more...] about Discover the Staghorn Sumac
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Lakeside School: Empathy
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –2nd grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Kindergarten News: Developing Empathy This week just flew by with a birthday celebration and so many activities to engage in, it will be … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Empathy
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a great resource for our area, and we cannot afford to let its condition degrade. The lake is a source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people in New York and Vermont, and is also a great source of tourism and economic value. Pollution from runoff … [Read more...] about Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Leaf peeping is one of the most popular fall pastimes in the Adirondacks. The brilliant and rich myriad of golds, reds, purples, and browns draw the eye of locals and tourists alike. As I write this article more and more leaves are changing color. The 2013 foliage season has … [Read more...] about 2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Adirondack Wild Holds Annual Meeting at Grange
Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve hosts its Annual Meeting of members and supporters at The Grange in Whallonsburg, Essex County, on Saturday, October 5, with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The public is cordially invited to attend. There is no charge. The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Wild Holds Annual Meeting at Grange