The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation began in 1998 and was run out of Executive Director Nina Schoch’s residence before moving in with Adirondack Hamlets to Huts in 2016. In April, the organization received its non-profit status and a new location for its center at 15 Broadway in Saranac Lake.

The new space will accommodate its growth – triple the number of full-time workers – and plans to expand education offerings. Here’s a look inside:

Read more about the program here.

From top left: The merchandise display at the newly opened Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, 15 Broadway in Saranac Lake; A carved loon; carved loon and loon sachets; loon-wear; paintings by local artist are for sale; mugs; loon glassware; rubber loon; plush loon; loon hot pad; the education area in progress; Executive Director Nina Schoch with displays she plans to redesign to be museum-quality and interactive. Photos by Autum Rock and Tracy Ormsbee.