Paul Smiths VIC deer in winter. Photo courtesy of B. McAllister. Used by permission.

Children's Nature Programs:
No School Day at the VIC: Winter Tracks
30 December 2013 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mice and vole tracks at the Paul Smiths VIC. Photo courtesy of B. McAllister. Used by permission.Winter Tracking: Mice and vole tracks in the snow at the VIC

Look for signs of life, even in the cold of an Adirondack winter!  Join VIC educator and ecologist Michelle Berrus to discover the VIC’s winter animal residents.  Mole, vole, hare, grouse, deer, bobcat, and martin tracks are commonly found in this wetland and mixed forest ecosystem.  Learn how to see into the past by reading the movement and intent of animals by analyzing their tracks.  Experience the movements of these animals and learn where to find and even age tracks in your own back yard.  Make your own animal tracks for decoration and reference.  Bring your guide books, outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, and food for snack and lunch. 

Reservations are required.  Reserve your spot by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, 27 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

No School Days at the Paul Smiths VIC

This event is part of VIC's No School Days Program, which provides half-day and full-day environmental education sessions to teach children aged 7-11 to become VIC eco-explorers, learning about the natural world in the Adirondack Mountains.   Activities include: hiking, exploring the marsh, playing games, and making arts and crafts. We will focus on sensory awareness, creative thinking, listening comprehension, empathy development, and having fun. No School Day programming is led by VIC Ecologist - Naturalist Michelle Berrus. For additional dates when No School Days programming is offered, click here.

 

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.