Adirondack Loons: Environmental Sentinels | View Arts Center | Old Forge | July 17, 2025

Thursday, July 17, 2025
5:00 PM 6:00 PM

View Arts Center 3273 New York 28 Old Forge, NY, 13420 United States (map)

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Presentation: Adirondack Loons - Environmental Sentinels

Loon on Indian Lake in the Adirondack Park — A loon sets sail on the pristine waters of Indian Lake.

Join Denise Silfee from the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation and seasoned loon rescuer Gary Lee for an enlightening presentation at the View Arts Center in picturesque Old Forge, NY.

Together, they will explore the vital role that loons play in maintaining the delicate balance of the Adirondack ecosystem.

Prepare to be captivated as they share thrilling stories from loon rescue missions, revealing the wild and sometimes unpredictable adventures that come with saving these magnificent birds.

Loons in the Adirondacks — Adirondack loon.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the importance of loons and the conservation efforts dedicated to their protection.

Denise is the Director of Education and Communications of the ACLC. She has graduate degrees in education and journalism with a focus on science and environmental communications.

Gary Lee was a Forest Ranger for 35 years, working in the Moose River Wild Forest Recreation Area and West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area. Now retired, Gary works summers for the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, observing, catching and banding loons.

For more information about the event, visit the View Arts Center website.

Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation on the ADK Talks podcast.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming back Denise Silfee to the ADK Talks podcast. The episode, entitled “Loons, Lakes & Lessons: A Conservation Conversation,” covered several critical topics related to loons in the Adirondacks.

Among the topics we discussed were findings from ongoing loon research, insights from the annual Loon Census, and the surprising challenges of lead tackle, climate change, and shoreline development.

A conversation with Denise Silfee from the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation.

Whether you're a seasonal visitor or a year-round resident, this episode reminds us that protecting loons means protecting the Adirondacks—shoreline to treetop.

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