Adirondack Nature Walks:
Wildlife Signs and Tracks Snowshoe Walk
Saturday, 24 January 2015
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Winter Tracking in the Adirondacks: Mice and vole tracks in the snow at the VIC
Bring the kids out to the VIC to go on a family snowshoe to look for signs and tracks of our local wildlife winter residents. Tracks commonly found in this wetland and mixed forest ecosystem include: mole, vole, hare, grouse, deer, bobcat, and American martin. Snowshoes will be required and are available to rent at the VIC. Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. The program runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Cost: $20/person, $40/family. There is a 25% discount for Friends of the VIC and Season Pass Holders. Preregistration required by 5:00 PM the day before.
References
- William K. Chapman. Mammals of the Adirondacks. A Field Guide (Utica: North Country Books, 1991).
- Alan Bessette and William K. Chapman. Birds of the Adirondacks. A Field Guide (Utica: North Country Books, 1993).
- D. Andrew Saunders. Adirondack Mammals (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1989).
- Olaus J. Murie. A Field Guide to Animal Tracks (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1974).
- Donald & Lillian Stokes. A Guide to Animal Tracking and Behavior (Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1986).
- New York State. Department of Environmental Conservation. Mammals.
- New York State. Department of Environmental Conservation. Animal Tracks Video.