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Fire in the Adirondacks: It has Happened Before - Can it Happen Again?
Venue:
The Wild Center

Fire in the Adirondacks Conference 

Fire in the Adirondacks: It has Happened Before - Can it Happen Again?—a one-day conference bringing together community members, scientists, Indigenous voices, and policy leaders to explore wildfire risk and preparedness in the Adirondacks.

As wildfire threats increase across the Northeast, this conference aims to deepen our collective understanding of fire as a natural ecological force—and the growing need for proactive strategies to protect Adirondack landscapes and communities. Through panels, presentations, and conversations, we’ll explore what’s at stake, what’s possible, and what we can do—together.

This event is in partnership with Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, 
Paul Smith's College and The Wild Center.

PRE-CONFERENCE:

Guests are encouraged to arrive when the Center opens at 10 a.m. to explore trails, exhibits, and programs. Conference registration includes general admission.

Conference Schedule

11 am Registration Opens:

  • Registered attendees check-in and receive their name badge
  • New attendees are invited to register if tickets remain

1 pm Event Begins: Head to the Flammer Theater for a welcome from The Wild Center

1:10 pm Recent Context: Panel of Partners Perspectives with Stephanie Ratcliffe- The Wild Center, Dan Kelting- Paul Smith’s College, and Adirondack Explorer

1:30 pm Indigenous Perspectives: Jade Haumann- indigenous fire science historic & future management

2:15 pm History: Phil Terrie - Adirondack Ecology & Historic Fires

3 pm Panel: Can It Happen? Then What? with Justin Waskiewicz - Paul Smith's College, Angello Johnson- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Tom Curiale- Lyme Timber Company, Liz Schuyler- Adirondack Park Agency

3:50 pm Panel: Is Forever Wild Helping or Adding Fuel? - Current Park Policy Discussion with Mark Lesser- SUNY Plattsburgh and Claudia Braymer- Protect the Adirondacks

4:20 pm Keynote with Jed Meunier: Dendrochronology, Forest Ecology and Management, Disturbance ecology

4:55 pm Closing Remarks

POST-CONFERENCE: Meet the Presenters' Reception at 5:15 pm

  • Meet and network with attendees and conference presenters
  • Enjoy local beer, New York State wines, and snacks
  • Take a photo with Smokey the Bear!

Learn more about the speakers and register at wildcenter.org/fire

Phone Numbers
  1. (518) 359-7800