Saint Regis Mountain from the Barnum Brook Trail (23 April 2013)

Natural History Training Session for VIC Volunteers and Friends of the VIC:
Citizen Science Projects
Saturday, 12 April 2014
9:30 AM to noon

Birds of the Adirondacks: American Black Ducks on Black Pond at the Paul Smiths VIC (23 April 2013)Birds of the Adirondacks: American Black Ducks on Black Pond (23 April 2013)

Citizen science is scientific research conducted, in whole or in part, by amateur or nonprofessional scientists, collecting data on the natural world. Early citizen scientists include Teddy Roosevelt, an avid naturalist who visited Paul Smiths in his youth and collected data on the bird species he observed during his visits. His log book was later published as The summer birds of the Adirondacks in Franklin County.

Examples of current citizen science projects include:

This Natural History Training Session – part of a series of training sessions for VIC volunteers and Friends of the VIC – will provide a chance to learn all about citizen science projects available to folks living in the Adirondacks.  We will look at bird, mammal, insect, wildflower, amphibian, and tree citizen science projects that you can use to track your own outdoor experiences and help scientists answer big questions, such as the impact of climate change on plants and animals.  This program is free to all volunteers and Friends of the VIC.

 

Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.