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ADK Slideshow Programs

The Adirondack Mountain Club offers a variety of slide presentations for schools, libraries, ADK chapters, and community groups. Each slideshow is about one hour long and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group. Cost: $60 within the Adirondack Park Blueline; $120 outside the Park plus mileage.


 History of Heart Lake Campfire Program
Unrequited love, devastating forest fires, and narrow escape: The Heart Lake
property is steeped in the romance and tragedy of days gone by.

Leave No Trace in the Adirondacks
Through slides and hands-on activities, learn the seven principles of Leave
No Trace and become a better steward. Topics covered include planning ahead
and preparing; traveling and camping in the backcountry; wildlife-human
interactions; and waste disposal. Focus will be on the Adirondack Forest
Preserve with special attention to the various land-use classifications.

A Celebration of Wildness: History of the Adirondack Park
As a patchwork of public and private land, the Adirondack Park is unique
among parks in the United States. How did it happen and why are the
Adirondacks so unusual? Learn about the rich cultural and natural history of
the Adirondack region and its impact on the formation of the park.

A Natural History of the Adirondack Park
Take a walk through the mosaic of interconnecting landscapes of the
Adirondack Park. From the deep bogs to the high reaches and windswept peaks,
explore the unique flora and fauna of northern New York.

Rare, Fragile, Hardy: the Adirondack Alpine Zone

Above tree line on Adirondack high peaks we find sweeping vistas, stunning views, and New York’s rarest ecosystem—the alpine zone. This ecosystem has been in place since the glaciers retreated, shaping the landscape we know today. Explore the incredible adaptations that alpine plants have to meet the challenges of this harsh climate. Learn about the Summit Steward program’s efforts to protect this fragile environment and new research suggesting what the future may hold for New York’s “islands in the sky.”

Flora and Fauna of the Adirondacks

From the Red Fox to White Fringed Orchid, learn about the bounty of nature’s diversity within the Adirondack Park. Join us on a visually pleasing educational journey that will bring you from the lowest grasses to the highest alpine summits, and walk away with a better understanding of our unique park.

Natural History in the Adirondacks

Learn about the unique formation of the Adirondack Mountains, the geology, glacial history, and post-glacial re-vegetation.  This program will also provide a history on the human practices that lead to the creation of the Forest Preserve.

Hypothermia: Recognition and Prevention

Understand the dangers of being unprepared and what can happen when your gear fails you.  Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature falls below the normal level, and is a life threatening illness.  Learn how to prevent hypothermia, how to recognize its signs and symptoms, and what to do for someone who is experiencing it.

Geology of the Adirondacks

The “Geology of the Adirondacks” power point presentation is a comprehensive overview of the unique geological processes that have occurred over the past 1.3 billion years to create the landscape we see today in the Adirondack Park. This slideshow will give viewers a good understanding of the geologic sequence of events here in the Adirondacks, in relation to time and the other regions of the Northeast. Everything that has shaped the Adirondacks, from rock types, volcanoes, plate tectonics, ancient mountains and inland seas, to glaciers is covered. Program is recommended for 5th grade to adults.

For more information on ADK slide presentation or other outreach programs, please contact:

Thea Moruzzi
Community Outreach Coordinator
Adirondack Mountain Club
PO Box 867
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-3480 Ext. 19
email