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Fly Fishing – Casting Basics

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

The goal of this class is to help you get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. The proper way of lining a fly rod will be taught. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few examples. You will need to bring a hat and a pair of glasses or sunglasses. If you have a fly rod please bring it, otherwise one will be provided. To end, students will get a chance to try different fly rods.

Medicinal Mushrooms: Use, Preparation & Cultivation

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

In this course, local and common non-local medicinal mushrooms will be discussed and identified. Students will learn the medicinal properties of each mushroom, how to make a double extraction tincture and how to grow oyster mushrooms at home. Students will leave with a tincture (in process that they will complete at home) and an oyster mushroom kit that will produce mushrooms after about 3 weeks.

Medicinal Mushrooms: Use, Preparation & Cultivation

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

In this course, local and common non-local medicinal mushrooms will be discussed and identified. Students will learn the medicinal properties of each mushroom, how to make a double extraction tincture and how to grow oyster mushrooms at home. Students will leave with a tincture (in process that they will complete at home) and an oyster mushroom kit that will produce mushrooms after about 3 weeks.

Fly Fishing – Casting Basics

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

The goal of this class is to help you get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. The proper way of lining a fly rod will be taught. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few examples. You will need to bring a hat and a pair of glasses or sunglasses. If you have a fly rod please bring it, otherwise one will be provided. To end, students will get a chance to try different fly rods.

Square Foot Gardening

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Learn all about Square Foot gardening from a local gardening guru. Square Foot gardening is the practice of planning small but intensively planted gardens. It combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, including composting, closely planted raised beds and attention to a small, clearly defined area. It is a high-yield, space-saving and time-saving gardening technique. Come learn from a pro, watch nature do her work, and then come back during the summer to tend your garden and harvest your efforts. Though the class is geared to vegetable gardening, the techniques discussed are applicable to other types of gardening as well. A terrific class for beginning gardeners or experts alike - and a great way to get out in the sun and enjoy our Adirondacks!

Paddling Techniques & Skills

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Refresh your paddling skills for your summer boating! This class will start with a basic skills introduction in the morning, followed by some time paddling together in the afternoon to work on those skills. Students will need to bring their own canoe; basic swimming skills and PFD are required.

Forest Bathing

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

The popular term “Forest Bathing” is simply quieting oneself, observing nature, and unlocking the five
senses. Not only an immunity booster, spending time in nature is also inspirational. After “bathing” at a
local nature trail, we will gather to discuss how Adirondack writers and artists are inspired by nature and
taking our impressions create our own verse, poetry, or art.

Letterboxing

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Letterboxing is a great way for families to learn and explore an area while searching for hidden caches containing stamps and logbooks. In this class, you will learn the hobby of letterboxing and be ready to head off to find letterboxes on their own. You’ll create your own logbook and a personalized stamp, and then head out to find some nearby letterboxes. In addition, you’ll learn about the “10 essentials” to bring with you when hiking and how to stay safe if you find yourself lost in the woods. You’ll be ready to head out and search for the cache of letterboxes hidden around Warren County’s First Wilderness Heritage Corridor! Ages 5 & up, with a parent.

Introduction to Fly Tying

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

This is a fun and relaxing art that helps keep fingers nimble and creative ideas flowing. This class will help beginners learn to place materials on a fishing hook and intermediate students to continue to hone their skills. Flies to be tied will be determined by individual skill. Materials will be natural and synthetic. The instructor will provide fly tying tools, but students may bring their own if they wish.

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