Adirondack Nature Walks:
Kids Wildlife Signs and Tracks Snowshoe Walk
Saturday, 7 February 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 walk to look for signs and tracks of our local winter wildlife residents. Tracks commonly found in this wetland and mixed forest ecosystem include: mole, vole, hare, grouse, deer, bobcat, and American martin.
This program is geared for the kids. Snowshoes will be required and are available to rent at the VIC. Dress appropriately for outdoor activity. The program runs from 1:00 PM 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 prior.
References
- William K. Chapman. Mammals of the Adirondacks. A Field Guide (Utica: North Country Books, 1991).
- 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.