Adirondack Land Trust announces field trips, events

Provided photo — Nancie Battaglia A field trip group takes a closer look at nature at the Adirondack Land Trust’s High Meadow Preserve in Lake Placid.
KEENE — The Adirondack Land Trust announces four conservation-focused field trips and one social event taking place this spring and summer. From tree identification to birdwatching and mindfulness in nature, these experiences offer opportunities to deepen environmental understanding while connecting with others.
“The natural world is endlessly fascinating, and we have a wonderful variety of field trips and talented leaders lined up this year,” said Adirondack Land Trust Stewardship Manager Derek Rogers.
All events are free and open to the public. Details and registration are available at adirondacklandtrust.org/events.
— Learn 10 Trees — This interactive field session to learn how to identify 10 common Adirondack tree species with botanist Dan Spada also offers a special opportunity to visit Glenview Preserve, which is not yet open to the public. Glenview Preserve, Harrietstown, Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Presented in partnership with the New York Flora Association.
— Porch Social — Young professionals, interns and seasonal staff in their 20s and 30s are invited to a casual gathering at the Adirondack Land Trust’s Keene office co-hosted by Adirondack Midstory. Thursday, June 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
— Fall Migration Bird Walk — Discover which species migrate through the High Peaks during fall with Stewardship Manager Derek Rogers. High Meadow Preserve, Lake Placid, Friday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 10 a.m.
— Mindfulness Meditation — Experience a guided outdoor meditation with the Adirondack Land Trust’s Joe Scrimenti while exploring grasslands and the Ausable River’s peaceful bank on conserved land. Lake Placid, Sunday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
The Adirondack Land Trust works to forever conserve the forests, farmlands, waters and wild places that advance quality of life and ecological integrity in the Adirondacks. Since 1984, the land trust has protected 28,332 acres at 110 sites in 44 towns and 11 counties throughout the Adirondacks, including ongoing conservation partnerships with 89 private landowners.