Loon Zoom #1: The NY Annual Loon Census: Knowns, Unknowns and What We Hope to Learn
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #1: The NY Annual Loon Census: Knowns, Unknowns and What We Hope to Learn

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For the first in our 2025-2026 series of Loon Zooms, join ACLC’s Research Biologist Griffin Archambault to learn about the 2025 NY Annual Loon Census results and what we’re learning from decades of loon census data.

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Loon Zoom #2: Loons of Mt. Desert Island: The Roles of Biological Specialization and Geography on Territorial Dynamics
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #2: Loons of Mt. Desert Island: The Roles of Biological Specialization and Geography on Territorial Dynamics

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Billy Helprin, Director of the Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary on Mt. Desert Island in Maine, will talk about the implications of the behavioral and anatomical specializations of loons which make them so good at chasing fish underwater, but create many challenges for nesting success and survival. We'll also talk about the role that the location of loon territories on a large island along the Atlantic coast plays: with easy access by non-territory holding loons residing primarily on the ocean to frequently challenge residents on nearby lakes; the prevalence of splitting time between lake and ocean by territorial residents with chicks; and the opportunity for flight capable chicks to unite with their parents on the ocean, where the parent-offspring bond has been observed to continue in a new environment for the adult and youngster post-fledging. 

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Loon Zoom #3: The Recovery of the Common Loon in Vermont and Cautionary Notes about the Future
Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #3: The Recovery of the Common Loon in Vermont and Cautionary Notes about the Future

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) biologist, Eric Hanson, will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years, the threats that they face, and the conservation actions that have brought them back. We’ll explore some of the concerns of the future, and how loons can help us understand what we need to do to keep our lakes healthy for future generations, us and loons. The VLCP is a program of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE), and we partner with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Loon Zoom #4: Loon Wintering Ecology, and the Significance of the Jocassee Gorges Region, South Carolina, to Loons During the Nonbreeding Season
Feb
19
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #4: Loon Wintering Ecology, and the Significance of the Jocassee Gorges Region, South Carolina, to Loons During the Nonbreeding Season

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

While we have learned much about the needs of loons during the breeding season, we are just now beginning to learn more about some of the needs of loons during the non-breeding season, including the times loons are overwintering as well as the times they are migrating to and from their breeding lakes. Join Jay Mager, PhD, behavior ecologist and professor of biological sciences at Ohio Northern University, for a discussion of what is currently being learned by a team of scientists about the loons that overwinter, and migrate through, the Jocassee Gorges region of South Carolina, a region identified by National Geographic as one the 100 Last Great Places on Earth.  

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Loon Zoom #5: Our Favorite Loon Stories, Part II
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #5: Our Favorite Loon Stories, Part II

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Common Loons are one of the most enchanting bird species. Daniel and Ginger Poleschook have been studying and conducting research on them since 1995 in northeastern Washington. As a follow up to their 2024-2025 Loon Zoom presentation, they will present “Our Favorite Loon Stories II" as part of this year’s series. This episode will feature more video and even more dramatic images than before for a fun and entertaining evening learning about loons.

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Loon Zoom #6: Looking Back, Looking Forward: Year in Review and 2026 Preview
Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom #6: Looking Back, Looking Forward: Year in Review and 2026 Preview

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To round our this year’s Loon Zoom series, ACLC Research Biologist Griffin Archambault will offer a year in review and a look forward to what’s in store for ACLC and Adirondack loons in 2026.

Loon Zooms cost $10 to register, or register for all 6 for $50.

Register online HERE.

Loon Zooms are virtual events. Links will be emailed the day before the presentation. Recordings of the presentation will be sent out the day after the presentation to anyone registered.

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Adirondack Loon Celebration
Oct
5
12:00 PM12:00

Adirondack Loon Celebration

Mark your calendars for the Adirondack Loon Celebration to be held at Paul Smith’s VIC!

The day begins with a guided paddle on Lake Clear with ACLC staff from 9 am - 11 am. Registration is required.

Then join us at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) for an afternoon of fun!

Schedule of Events:

12 pm - 2 pm: Live music by Fulton’s Folly, food for purchase, kids’ games and activities, face painting, displays about ACLC’s research and conservation initiatives, art contest winners, and more. Also turn in your lead fishing tackle to receive a $10 voucher for non-lead alternatives, and purchase your final raffle tickets for the Hornbeck boat raffle!

A Guided Nature Walk by Northern New York Audubon will leave the VIC at 12:30 pm. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and layers for the weather, and expect to walk for about one hour.

2 pm - 3 pm: The winners of the student art contest will be announced before the start of the Loon Call contest!

3 pm - 3:50 pm: Guest speaker Dr. James Paruk, loon biologist and author of Loon Lessons, will present “A Journey Into the Loon World”.

3:50 pm: Raffle drawing for the winner Hornbeck canoe! ‘

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Paddle with Loons - Lake Clear
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Paddle with Loons - Lake Clear

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

After the paddle, head over to Paul Smiths VIC for the Loon Celebration!

Rain Date: Saturday, October 4th from 9 am - 11 am.

Driving directions, instructions and more will be emailed out the day before the paddle!

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Presentation: Living with Loons
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00

Presentation: Living with Loons

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stop by the ADK Xperience for All at the Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake to visit the Loon Center table and to hear a presentation about responsible recreation and living alongside loons! Presentation time is still TBD. Entrance to the museum is FREE for the day! Learn more at Xperience For All | Adirondack Experience.

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Presentation - Common Loons: Environmental Sentinels
Sep
26
5:30 PM17:30

Presentation - Common Loons: Environmental Sentinels

Common loons are symbols of wilderness and the North Country. We love them for their beauty, their calls and their charismatic behaviors. But common loons are also important for helping us understand the health of our Adirondack lake ecosystems. Join us to hear about the common loon's role as a sentinel species and what we can learn from them. 

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Paddle with Loons - Lake Clear
Sep
25
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Lake Clear

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, September 26th from 10 am - 12 pm.

Driving directions, instructions and more will be emailed out the day before the paddle!

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, September 12th from 10 am - 12 pm.

Driving directions, instructions and more will be emailed out the day before the paddle!

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Loon Lakeside BBQ
Aug
23
2:30 PM14:30

Loon Lakeside BBQ

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the 2nd Annual Loon Lakeside BBQ, an event that brings together friends, supporters, and community amidst the beauty of the Adirondacks.

The afternoon begins with an exclusive, limited-admission pre-event from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Historic St. Gabriel's Church in Paul Smith's, followed by the main event at 4 pm on the Great Lawn at Paul Smith's College. Enjoy delicious local fare, live music and great company as we honor the remarkable Hornbeck family, generational stewards of the Adirondacks and their communities.

Come celebrate summer, community and the incredible people who make our mission possible. Learn more and get your tickets at Event Registration - Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation.

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Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Loons + Kids' Craft
Aug
21
2:00 PM14:00

Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Loons + Kids' Craft

Join ACLC staff for a special presentation, Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Adirondack Loons, that provides a summary of some of the findings of Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s nest camera study, as well as information about loon behavior and natural history and an overview of ACLC’s work overall. For this special family-friendly event, there will also be a Build a Loon Nest kids’ craft. This event is free and open to the public!

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Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Adirondack Loons
Aug
20
6:00 PM18:00

Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Adirondack Loons

Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Adirondack Loons provides a summary of some of the findings of Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s nest camera study, as well as information about loon behavior and natural history and an overview of ACLC’s work overall.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Aug
14
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, August 15th from 10 am - 12 pm

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SPECIAL EVENT: Guided Wildlife Photography Paddle
Aug
9
6:00 PM18:00

SPECIAL EVENT: Guided Wildlife Photography Paddle

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special paddle event with wildlife photographer Andrew Hudnut, who will provide tips and tricks for capturing compelling wildlife photographs while also viewing wildlife responsibly. There are two times for this paddle: a sunrise paddle and an evening paddle. Choose the session that appeals to you the most! See samples of Andrew’s work at his website.

This paddle is open to all photographers at any stage in their craft. It is recommended to bring a lens that can zoom to at least 300mm to provide the best chances for excellent images. (Larger lens can be more difficult to hold stably in a kayak, so please choose what you are most comfortable using.) It is also recommended to bring a camera poncho or dry bag to protect equipment from water.

Participants must provide their own boat and PFD. Registration is $150/person and includes a free t-shirt + free gift. Location is TBD but will be within a 20-minute drive of Saranac Lake and will be announced as soon as we know where the loons will be this year. Rain date is Sunday, August 10.

To register: https://adkloon.square.site/shop/presentations-paddles/24

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SPECIAL EVENT: Guided Wildlife Photography Paddle
Aug
9
6:30 AM06:30

SPECIAL EVENT: Guided Wildlife Photography Paddle

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special paddle event with wildlife photographer Andrew Hudnut, who will provide tips and tricks for capturing compelling wildlife photographs while also viewing wildlife responsibly. There are two times for this paddle: a sunrise paddle and an evening paddle. Choose the session that appeals to you the most! See samples of Andrew’s work at his website.

This paddle is open to all photographers at any stage in their craft. It is recommended to bring a lens that can zoom to at least 300mm to provide the best chances for excellent images. (Larger lens can be more difficult to hold stably in a kayak, so please choose what you are most comfortable using.) It is also recommended to bring a camera poncho or dry bag to protect equipment from water.

Participants must provide their own boat and PFD. Registration is $150/person and includes a free t-shirt + free gift. Location is TBD but will be within a 20-minute drive of Saranac Lake and will be announced as soon as we know where the loons will be this year. Rain date is Sunday, August 10.

To register: https://adkloon.square.site/shop/presentations-paddles/24

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Aug
7
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, August 8th from 10 am - 12 pm

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Visit Our Booth at EcoArts Fest at the View Arts Center
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Visit Our Booth at EcoArts Fest at the View Arts Center

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit our booth at the 2025 EcoArts Fest in Old Forge! This event celebrates Adirondack Water Week and is sponsored by Maintain the Chain and held at the View Arts Center. Stations feature free, hands-on art and science activities. Come check out our booth as well as those of other great Adirondack organizations! Learn more at EcoArts Fest.

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Presentation: Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change?
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00

Presentation: Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change?

Like many species, common loon populations have been impacted by climate change. Over the last two decades, Adirondack loons have experienced increasing nest failure and migration disruption due to climate change. Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change? provides an overview of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s observations of how climate change is impacting Adirondack loons, as well as information about loon behavior and natural history.

This event is free to members of the Adirondack History Museum and $8 for non-members. Check their website for more information and to register: https://www.adkhistorycenter.org/

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Guest Speaker: Wakesports and Loons with Jack Widness from Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
Jul
23
6:00 PM18:00

Guest Speaker: Wakesports and Loons with Jack Widness from Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a virtual presentation by Jack Widness of Responsible Lakes for Vermont Lakes titled “What Loons and People are Learning about having Wakesports on their Lakes”. Mr. Widness will discuss lessons learned from assessing the impacts of wake boats on Vermont lakes. This presentation is part of our Loon Friendly Lakes Certification Program series for 2025, and is open to the public. Attendance is free but requires registration. Please register at the link to receive the presentation link.

REGISTER HERE

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NY Annual Loon Census
Jul
19
8:00 AM08:00

NY Annual Loon Census

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2025 NY Annual Loon Census will take place from 8 am - 9 am on Saturday, July 19th. Community scientists (that could be you!) can register to observe loons on any lake in New York and contribute data to this yearly snapshot of the loon population in the state. Sign-ups open on May 21st and close on Friday, July 18th at 5 pm. The earlier you sign-up the more likely a lake of your choice will be available. Several Loon Census events occur around the Adirondacks after the census; stay tuned for more information about these events!

To sign up, visit ACLC’s Census Page and follow the instructions. Sign-ups open on MAY 21.

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Meet the Author - Julie Betts Testwuide, author of "Loon Life: Loonlets' First Summer"
Jul
17
5:00 PM17:00

Meet the Author - Julie Betts Testwuide, author of "Loon Life: Loonlets' First Summer"

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us during Art Walk on July 17 to meet author Julie Betts Testwuide and get your copy of her book Loon Life: Loonlets’ First Summer! This adorable children’s book features photographs by Julie as well as narrative and loon sounds in an audio feature of the book. We will have light snacks and visitors can peruse our exhibits and shop in the Loon Center gift store.

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Jul
17
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, July 18th from 10 am - 12 pm

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Presentation: A Living Lake
Jul
11
7:00 PM19:00

Presentation: A Living Lake

Join ACLC’s Director of Education and Communication Denise Silfee and Dancing Turtle’s founder Debbie Philp for a joint presentation about the importance of loons and turtles for lake ecosystem health. We’ll cover loon and turtle natural history and biology, as well as how each species contributes to overall lake health.

This event is co-sponsored by Schroon Lake Association (SLA) and East Shore Schroon Lake Association (ESSLA) and will be held at Scrhoon Lake High School. This is event is free and open to the public.

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Presentation: Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change?
Jul
10
11:00 AM11:00

Presentation: Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change?

Like many species, common loon populations have been impacted by climate change. Over the last two decades, Adirondack loons have experienced increasing nest failure and migration disruption due to climate change. Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change? provides an overview of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s observations of how climate change is impacting Adirondack loons, as well as information about loon behavior and natural history.

This presentation is part of the Birkhead Annual Lecture through Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) and will be held at Zenda Farms Preserve in Clayton, NY. It is FREE to attend, but registration is requested. Learn more, including how to register, at TILT’s website.

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Jul
10
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, July 11th from 10 am - 12 pm

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Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Loons
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

Presentation: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Loons

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Unveiling the Secret Lives of Nesting Adirondack Loons provides a summary of some of the findings of Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s nest camera study, as well as information about loon behavior and natural history and an overview of ACLC’s work overall.

This is a virtual event. Please log into the presentation at 6 pm by clicking HERE.

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Visit Our Booth at the Wild Center's Get Outside Festival
Jul
3
to Jul 6

Visit Our Booth at the Wild Center's Get Outside Festival

Visit our booth for kids’ activities and to learn all about loons at the Wild Center’s Get Outside Festival! This is a four-day event from 10 am - 5 pm July 3-6. Come see us all four days and visit with lots of other great vendors and organizations! Learn more at the Wild Center Get Outside Festival.

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Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00

Paddle with Loons - Little Clear Pond

Paddle with loons! An ACLC staff member will lead participants on a two-hour paddle to responsibly view and learn about Adirondack loons in their natural habitat. Registration is $75/person and includes a free t-shirt and special gift. Details can be found on our Guided Paddles page, and you can register in our online store.

Rain Date: Friday, June 20th from 10 am - 12 pm

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Visit Our Table at the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration
May
31
11:00 AM11:00

Visit Our Table at the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration, managed by the Northern New York Audubon, will be held from Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Paul Smiths College Visitors Center (VIC). Friday and Sunday will be full of activities you can participate in, and you can visit our table at the VIC on Saturday alongside other great organizations. Learn more at https://www.nnya.org/gabc .

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Loon Zoom: Preview & Review: A look back at 2024 and ahead at 2025
Apr
10
7:00 PM19:00

Loon Zoom: Preview & Review: A look back at 2024 and ahead at 2025

  • Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation’s own research biologist Griffin Archambault to look back on the field season of 2024 and ahead to 2025’s research, conservation and education opportunities. Registration is required and there will be time for questions.

Registration is $10 and can be completed at our online store. A zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the presentation. Donors, use your discount code to attend for free! A recording of the Loon Zoom will be sent to all who signed-up.

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