Outreach
Check out ways to learn about loons by joining a guided paddle, scheduling a presentation or inviting our Education and Outreach Coordinator to your classroom!
Scroll to learn more, and be sure to look for already scheduled events in your area on our Events page.
Outreach Programs
Presentations
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We present on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
Are Loons On Thin Ice with Climate Change?
Loons and Lead: It’s Time to Make the Switch
Loons as Environmental Sentinels
The Secret Lives of Nesting Loons: What We’ve Learned From Nest Cam Studies
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Speaking fees for presentations vary according to staff availability, opportunity for engagement, driving distance and day of the week, but generally start at $150 for an-person presentation within 30 miles of Saranac Lake or a virtual presentation.
Click below to email us with a presentation request, and we will happily work with you to schedule a presentation that fits your budget.
Guided Paddles
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ACLC staff will guide participants on the water at selected lakes within a 20-minute drive of Saranac Lake to learn about loons in their natural habitat and learn about responsible wildlife viewing.
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Guided paddles are $75/person. Kids under 12 are free if riding in a boat with an adult.
Lead-Free Tackle Boxes for Kids
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We want to help young people understand that their choices matter. Wildlife deaths by lead poisoning are 100 percent preventable when anglers choose to fish with lead-free tackle. This program provides a science-based, fun lesson and game to help young anglers understand how lead harms loons, and every young person walks away with a lead-free tackle box starter kit. The target audience for this program are youth ages 5-12.
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All youth programs are free!