Nature Studies & Outdoor Skills
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Bandolier Bag- June 2023
$175.00 – $200.00This is a traditional Native American bag that was used for carrying things we might put in our pockets today. Students will learn some basic leather work – hole pinching, stitching, cutting fringe, painting, or staining, attaching, and decorating with antler buttons. Finished size: 9 x 9 bag plus strap.
Dates/Times
- Friday, June 23, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: David Cornelius
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $70.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fly Fishing – Casting Basics- April 2023
$80.00 – $90.00The 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 22, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 2023
$80.00 – $90.00The 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 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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- October 2023
$85.00 – $95.00This 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, October 28, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Letterboxing- June 2023
$80.00 – $95.00Letterboxing 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. Youll create your own logbook and a personalized stamp, and then head out to find some nearby letterboxes. In addition, youll learn about the 10 essentials to bring with you when hiking and how to stay safe if you find yourself lost in the woods. Youll be ready to head out and search for the cache of letterboxes hidden around Warren Countys First Wilderness Heritage Corridor! Ages 5 & up, with a parent.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, June 4, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Hubbard
Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Make a Sapling Bow and Arrow- June 2023
$120.00 – $145.00Learn the ancient craft of creating a sapling bow and arrow with sinew, feathers and flaked stone points. Saplings, dogwood arrow shafts, imitation sinew and feathers will be provided. Children can come enjoy a few hours on a summer day learning about our Native American ancestors. This is also a perfect class for your family to experience together, or for a scout troop.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: David Cornelius
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students will need to bring a strong whittling knife.
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Use, Preparation & Cultivation- May 2023
$135.00 – $160.00In 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.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Cheryl Joyce
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should bring 2 pint sized jars with them
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Nature Journal and Nature Walk- July 2023
$80.00 – $90.00“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir. Start the day with a walk on a local trail with diverse habitats. Listen for birdsong, observe, and connect with your surroundings. A deeper connection may lead to a greater love of the natural world and stewardship. End the day making your own nature journal to record your observations. Not an artist? There will be demonstration and sharing of tips for easy recording.
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- Friday, July 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Square Foot Gardening- May 2023
$75.00 – $85.00Learn 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!
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- Saturday, May 20, 2023 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $5.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY