Join us for the 2024 Adirondack Common Ground Alliance Annual Forum! This exciting in-person event will be held at Frontier Town Gateway in North Hudson!

This year will be different than any other as we plan to gather stakeholders ​together to focus on the future of the ​Adirondack Common Ground Alliance​. ​For over 16 years, CGA has ​played an important regional role ensuring civility, idealism and realism, but now is the time to welcome new voices and ​build greater transparency. This is a​n important moment for CGA and we hope we can count on your continued support and participation!

Get ready for a day filled with insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the future of the Adirondacks and the future of CGA.

Your ticket includes lunch from Taste of Lahore, participation in our opening session and Future of CGA sessions. For those that are interested, after the event has ended we will head over the Paradox Brewery for additional networking.

Draft Agenda

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Check In, Networking and Lunch
Catered lunch provided by Taste of Lahore.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Full-Group Opening Session
Learn how the Core Team decided it was time to self-evaluate CGA.

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Possible Futures of CGA: Discussion Stations
Join fellow stakeholders and nonprofit leaders in a variety of discussion stations created to help decide what the next chapter of CGA should be.

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Summary, Next Steps, and Wrap Up
Come back together with the group to debrief of the day and find new opportunities to get involved in CGA.

4:00 pm
Optional: Networking at Paradox Brewery
Head .5 miles down the road to Paradox Brewery to network with fellow attendees.

What is the Common Ground Annual Forum?

Each year the Common Ground Alliance holds a Common Ground Forum attracting hundreds of participants who work as equals to identify and resolve issues of common concern. The result is a focused, annual action plan called Blueprint for the Blue Line, developed from the discussions at the Forum. 

The blueprint is a set of recommendations for state Legislators and agencies to improve park management and the quality of life for residents and visitors. Participating organizations and local government leaders then use the blueprint to guide their interactions with state Legislators and the Governor. 

2023 Fall Forum Photo Gallery