Archive for May, 2009

The Alpine Adirondacks

The alpine wildflower season starts around the end of May in the Adirondacks.  Join Jackie and Tom Kalinowski as they take you on a tour of some popular wildflowers found on the region’s highest peaks. (8:51) You can expand this video to full-screen by clicking on the bottom-right square.
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Thinking About Long Term Biodiversity

Conservation biologists know they have to protect species for the long term.  But often, it’s difficult.  The immediate and pressing needs of endangered species can demand the scientists’ time.  David Patrick wants to change this.  He’s the new director of the Center for Adirondack Biodiversity. He spoke last night at the Paul Smiths Visitor [...]

Adirondack Town Now 201 Years Old

The Town of Keene, located on the eastern side of the Adirondack High Peaks, celebrated its bicentennial in 2008.  The hamlets of Keene and Keene Valley make up the town.  Despite a relatively small population of around 1,100 people, the enthusiasm was strong for last year’s Memorial Day Bicentennial Parade.