A Case for Asters Over Mums
As the colors of autumn arrive in the Adirondacks, chrysanthemums seem to appear everywhere from garden centers to front porches. But while their bright blooms signal the season, mums offer…
New Pollinator Gardens Installed at High Peaks Rest Areas
On July 25th, AdkAction joined forces with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District to install two new pollinator gardens—one at…
What a Dump! Reviving the Indian Lake Landfill as a Pollinator Paradise
A generation ago, it was common across the Adirondacks for locals and visitors to gather at town landfills, where watching—and sometimes feeding—wildlife became an informal pastime. These sites often served…
Meet Jess, Our 2025 Adirondack Pollinator Project Intern
Jess is a rising junior at Colgate who is joining AdkAction for the summer as an Adirondack Pollinator Project intern. Being introduced to the Adirondack region through her position as…
Pollinators, Plants, and Community: Highlights from the Adirondack Pollinator Festival
On a picture-perfect June morning, pollinator lovers, plant enthusiasts, families, and conservation advocates gathered at the Uihlein Farm Greenhouse in Lake Placid for the Adirondack Pollinator Festival & Native Plant…
AdkAction’s Annual Pollinator-Friendly Native Plant Sale is Now Open!
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get ready for AdkAction’s annual Pollinator-Friendly Native Plant Sale! This is your opportunity to bring vibrant, pollinator-supporting plants…