September Book Shelf Book of the Month

This September we offer two tales of survival for young teens:  Island of the Blue Dophins, by Scott O’Dell, and Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen.  In one, a Native American girl…continue reading

Saratoga’s Newest Fall Festival ‘Has it All!‘

Saratoga’s Newest Fall Festival ‘Has it All!‘

August 12, 2010 3:57 PM 0 0 Votes
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY

Local organizations and businesses come together in…continue reading

A Sense of Wonder Save The Date: October 2nd Spa State Park

Childen & Nature Saratoga Presents “A Sense of Wonder” a live performance by Kaiulani Lee based on the life and works of Rachel Carson.  Co-sponsored by SUNY Adirondack and Home…continue reading

The Hoopla!  Save The Date: October 2nd Spa State Park

The Hoopla! is all about celebrating healthy choices we make for our families and ourselves.  In our desire to embrace technology and never-ending innovation, sometimes it feels…continue reading

July Bookshelf Book of the Month!

A Natural History of the Senses
In these hot drowsy days, focused reading can be almost too hard, so try Diane Ackerman’s “A Natural History of the Senses” for…continue reading

In the Hazel Wood: The Bee’s Knees

The Bee’s Knees
by Jon Wurtmann

“Look, Dad, I know a lot more about animals than you do,” swaggers nine-year old Peter, “Let me take the lead…continue reading

June Bookshelf Book of the Month for Teens and Tweens!  by Jennifer Armstrong

As we approach the summer reading season, C&NN offers The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, by Jacqueline Kelly, for tweens and teens.  Growing up in Texas at the turn of the…continue reading

Jon Wurtmann Column: Into the Hazel Wood

The Season of Renewal
Jon Wurtmann

The warm days of early April caught me unprepared. The boats weren’t prepped yet for spring. The gear and tackle still piled up…continue reading