Nature Studies & Outdoor Skills
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Beekeeping Boot Camp- January 2026
Price range: $140.00 through $165.00This basic Beekeeping Boot Camp will cover an introduction to beekeeping, honeybee health and equipment. You will be given information and handouts to assist you if you decide to become a beekeeper. The last section of this bootcamp will cover how to assemble the necessary equipment to get started if you decide to do so. We will discuss how and where to obtain honeybees and equipment. Students may even walk away with a door prize!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Imbimbo
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fire Building Basics- April 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $105.00Do you ever find yourself on a brisk fall hike or hunt where you could suddenly be wet from rain or fall into a creek? How about caught on a rainy day while camping? Starting a good fire isn't a skill we practice daily like people did traditionally, but it can be a lifesaving skill. Come learn the basics to make your fire starting practice perfect. In this workshop we will review different fire setups and safety measures focusing on igniting your own fire with a ferrocerium rod during our hands on portion. Participants will take home their own kits to practice with.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Benjamin Duliba
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fire Building Basics- May 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $105.00Do you ever find yourself on a brisk fall hike or hunt where you could suddenly be wet from rain or fall into a creek? How about caught on a rainy day while camping? Starting a good fire isn't a skill we practice daily like people did traditionally, but it can be a lifesaving skill. Come learn the basics to make your fire starting practice perfect. In this workshop we will review different fire setups and safety measures focusing on igniting your own fire with a ferrocerium rod during our hands on portion. Participants will take home their own kits to practice with.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Benjamin Duliba
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fly Fishing – Casting Basics- April 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00The 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an active casting course. Students 16 or older who have a NYS fishing license can cast into the lake. Those without will cast on dry land. Students must bring a hat and glasses to wear for safety.
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Fly Fishing – Casting Basics- May 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00The 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an active casting course. Students 16 or older who have a NYS fishing license can cast into the lake. Those without will cast on dry land. Students must bring a hat and glasses to wear for safety.
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Introduction to Fly Tying- November 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $100.00This 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Square Foot Gardening- May 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $100.00Learn 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!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $80.00
Non-Member Tuition: $90.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY