Birds of the Adirondacks: Common Loon and chick. Photo by Nina Schoch. Used by permission.

Adirondack Loon Celebration
Sunday, 13 October 2013
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Adirondack Loon Celebration Schedule
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Field Trip to Black Pond to learn about loon behavior and see loons close up. Preregistration required. Please preregister by contacting adkloon@briloon.org or 888-749-5666 x145
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children's activities: loon-related crafts, face painting, scavenger hunt, and more
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Merriloons the Clown
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Delicious hearty lunch made by Fruitful Seasons Catering (vegetarian and meat chili, salad, corn muffins; pulled pork sandwiches; hot dogs; loon cookies)
11:00 AM - noon Concert by Jamie Savage, with Special Guest, Sue Grimm
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Presentation on Adirondack loon research and conservation
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Concert by the Rustic Riders
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Loon Yodeling/Calling Contest
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Reception: silent auction concludes, loon quilt raffle results announced
All Day Rubber Loons and Loon Quilt raffle tickets for sale
All Day Silent auction
















Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.