Events

SUNY Adirondack’s Agricultural Business program is proud to offer Adirondack Native Plants Symposium: Building Resilient Landscapes from noon to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

This event will explore how native plants serve as a living infrastructure that supports biodiversity, strengthens climate resilience, reduces maintenance costs and enhances community well-being.

This event is open to the public. Registration is $25 per person for the general public and free for any SUNY student, faculty or staff member with ID.

Native Yardening, Create Biodiversity in Your Yard

Keystone Plants for ADK Gardens 

Local Plant Sources

Low Impact Maintenance Techniques

Creative Lawn Alternatives

Participants will learn how to plan and renovate their property to support birds, fireflies, butterflies and other important creatures in our ADK ecosystem.

**Note: Date subject to change!** We'll be monitoring the trail for blooms and weather conditions closer to the date). 

Come see a sampling of our region's treasured spring ephemeral species such as Trilliums, Jack-in-the-Pulpit sprouts, Wild Columbines, etc. in their natural habitat. Learn about their special qualities and enjoy a scenic spring walk!

Pollinator Palooza is Back! Join Sustainable Saratoga on Saturday, May 31st from 10am-3pm to buy native plants and meet people dedicated to protecting our precious pollinators, their habitat, and other natural resources.

Pollinator Palooza offers a wonderful array of native flowering perennials that attract pollinators as sources of nutrition, and homeowners will love the colors, fragrances, and beauty these natives bring to yards and gardens. Sustainable Saratoga volunteers have been growing 1,600 plants for the last 2 months and they are ready for their new homes.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: 

Sign up for a tabling time slot! Tabling volunteers will talk about Wild Ones Southern Adirondacks, direct people to our brochures, free seed packets, and free plant plugs, and answer questions or direct people to WOSA officers for answers. If the sign-up time is near the beginning or end of the time range, volunteers will help set-up and take down the tent and supplies. 

Interested? Enter your information in the following shared document: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HbGTUsHg6cCJyATGy3swRr7PqSj0KR6yuUiDK2gW_T8/edit?usp=sharing

Our Wildlife Festival takes place annually on the first weekend of June, and this year’s event will be held on Sunday, May 31, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The festival coincides with the stunning bloom of wild blue lupines and the emergence of the first brood of the endangered Karner blue butterfly—truly a sight to behold! It is a celebration of wildlife and the natural world, where we bring together local environmental, conservation, recreation, and educational organizations for an enriching experience.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: 

Sign up for a tabling time slot! Tabling volunteers will talk about Wild Ones Southern Adirondacks, direct people to our brochures, free seed packets, and free plant plugs, and answer questions or direct people to WOSA officers for answers. If the sign-up time is near the beginning or end of the time range, volunteers will help set-up and take down the tent and supplies. 

Interested? Enter your information in the following shared document: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HbGTUsHg6cCJyATGy3swRr7PqSj0KR6yuUiDK2gW_T8/edit?usp=sharing

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!