Exploring Nature in the Adirondack Mountains:
Explore the VIC Snowshoe Walks
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Saturday, 25 January 2014
Mammals of the Adirondack Park: White-tailed Deer
Come to the VIC to learn about the wonders of winter in the Adirondack Park with VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister Walk topics include tracking, winter survival and winter birding.
- Tracks commonly found in this wetland and mixed forest ecosystem include: mole, vole, hare, grouse, deer, bobcat, and American martin.
- Bird species which normally make the VIC their home in the winter include: Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, White-winged Crossbill, Evening Grosbeak, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, American Goldfinch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Pine Siskin.
The walks start at 10:00 AM and end around noon. Participants meet in the VIC building. $20 per person; the cost includes your day pass. $10 for VIC season pass holders. Friends of the VIC receive a 25% discount. Snowshoe rentals available. Preregistration is required.