Nature Studies & Outdoor Skills

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.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Paul Sinicki

Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown

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.

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.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Paul Sinicki

Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown

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.

This course is a great place to learn the basics of field navigation. This class will take place indoors with a few outdoor activities; participants should come dressed for the weather. We will discuss map interpretation, compass use, declination, how to follow bearings to confidently traverse a landscape. No previous experience is required.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kim Fisher

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Students are required to bring a compass for this class. Students may purchase a Silva Ranger compass from the instructor for $70. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to do so

This course is a great place to learn the basics of field navigation. This class will take place indoors with a few outdoor activities; participants should come dressed for the weather. We will discuss map interpretation, compass use, declination, how to follow bearings to confidently traverse a landscape. No previous experience is required.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kim Fisher

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Students are required to bring a compass for this class. Students may purchase a Silva Ranger compass from the instructor for $70. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to do so

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!

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Patricia Goldberg

Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $5.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY