Events at the Paul Smiths VIC
Spring-Summer-Fall 2015

Armchair Lecture Series: Wildlife Rescue in Thailand
Thursday, 19 November 2015

Join Nicole Schmidt for a presentation on her volunteer experience at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand – a wildlife rescue center where she worked with animals such as Asian elephants, gibbons, and a Bengal tiger. Cost of the lecture: $5 per person. Free for Friends of the VIC.  

Trees of the Adirondacks
Sunday, 15 November 2015

Join a VIC naturalist on a leisurely walk from 10:00 AM to noon. We'll learn to identify various trees by look, smell, feel, and habitat. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before.

Autumn Owl Walk
Friday, 13 November 2015

Come and walk in the woods at the VIC and see whooo’s calling.  Participants will learn owl natural history, call notes, and how to listen for calling owls.  Bring a flashlight or headlamp to help guide your way. Please dress appropriately for being outdoors at night. The cost is $10/person or $5 for Friends of the VIC.   The program starts at 7:30 PM. Preregistration is required by 5:00 PM the day before the event.

Armchair Lecture Series: Adventures in the Altai
Thursday, 5 November 2015

Erik Yankowsky, who traveled last summer to the Altai region in Russia, will make a presentation comparing the ecology of the Altai Mountains of Siberia and the Adirondacks. Cost of the lecture: $5 per person. Free for Friends of the VIC.  

Halloween Birding Trip to the Lake Champlain Valley
Saturday, 31 October 2015

Join Naturalist Brian McAllister for an eerie day of late fall birdwatching along the Lake Champlain Valley, as we search and try to scare-up numerous waterfowl, raptors, and late fall migrants. Our planned stops throughout this comfortable van-driven, ghoulish adventure will be along the autumnal-speckled shoreline of Lake Champlain. Meet promptly at the VIC Front Desk by 7:45 AM. Cost: $75 for general public, $65 for Friends of the VIC. Early Bird Special! $55 before 21 October

Volunteer Annual Goose Chase
Thursday, 29 October 2015

VIC volunteers are taking a trip to Malone to watch the snow geese arrive.  We will have a group dinner afterwards at Mo’s Pub and Grill in Malone.  Please sign up with Brian McAllister by October 28th, so we know how many of our wonderful volunteers are along for the ride, and we can hit the road. Email: bmcallister@paulsmiths.edu or call 518-327-6241.

Armchair Lecture Series: Who was Paul Smith?
Thursday, 22 October 2015

Paul Smith came to the Adirondacks from Vermont as a young man, built a rustic resort on the shores of Saint Regis Lake, established a reputation as a guide, hunter, storyteller, and hotel proprietor, and – after his death – gave his name (through a bequest by his son) to Paul Smith's College. One of the many obituaries marking his death in 1912 noted: "..there is one section of the Adirondacks that will have as hard a time in shaking off Paul Smith's name as it would have in shaking off the woods and crags." Find out more about this quintessential Adirondacker. Join Neil Surprenant, former director of Library Services at Paul Smith's College and author of Paul Smith's Adirondack Hotel and College: Images of America, as he describes the life and times of this region's early pioneering entrepreneur. The lecture begins at 7:00 PM. $5 per person. Free for Friends of the VIC.  

Volunteer Potluck
Thursday, 22 October 2015

All Volunteers of the VIC are welcome to this potluck. Bring a dish to pass. We will meet for hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Volunteers are invited to stay for the Armchair Traveler Lecture at 7:00 PM.

Quilt Workshop: Disappearing Nine Patch
17 October 2015

Easily construct a quilt pattern with a complex appearance by piecing together quilt blocks made from simple nine-patch blocks. Different arrangements plus varied fabric choices yield striking patterns. This is a great project for a beginner or anyone who wants to create a quick and attractive quilt.

New Moon Art Show: Fall Into Color
13 October - 20 November 2015

The Paul Smiths VIC is hosting a multi-artist art show featuring works that speak to the essence of fall color.  The exhibit showcases varied mediums: fabric, collage, clay, watercolor, oils, and acrylics. Free admission.

Armchair Traveler Lecture Series: The Nepal Earthquake
Thursday, 24 September 2015

Mike Rechlin and Tom Boothe will give a lecture and slide show at the VIC auditorium on 24 September at 7:00 PM..  They will focus on Nepal before the earthquake (and how much of it is still today!) and the earthquake recovery efforts and fundraisers. Cost: $5 per person. Free for Friends of the VIC .  The Arm Chair Traveler lecture series will continue every other Thursday through the winter.   Supported by the Friends of the VIC

New Moon Art Show: VIC Paint Out
13 September - 12 October 2015

Invited Plein Air painters will be out painting at the Paul Smith's College VIC over Labor Day weekend (5-7 September 2015). The artists will then frame up their wet paintings and hang the show. The show will hang from 13 September through 12 October. All paintings will have been done on the VIC property. There will be a reception on 13 September from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Free admission.

Premiere of The 46ers Documentary
29 August 2015

This film is a documentary on the ADK high peaks and the people who climb them by film maker Blake Cortright and Arche Productions. There will be a pre-screening reception with light fare, soft drinks and a cash bar for beer and wine, and a meet-and-greet with filmmaker Blake Cortright of Arche Productions along with the documentary cast and crew. Tickets and information can be obtained at www.the46ersfilm.com.

Adirondack Plein Air Festival: Paint the VIC Day
Tuesday, 18 August 2015

The Paul Smiths VIC will once again be a featured location for the Adirondack Plein Air Festival, held this year from 17 - 22 August. Tuesday, 18 August is "Paint the VIC" day, when artists will take advantage of the natural settings on various VIC trails: mountains, old growth forest, bogs, streams, marsh, beaver lodges, and Adirondack lean-tos.

Bow Hunter Education Course
14 & 15 August 2015

The VIC is hosting a New York Bow Hunter Education course on 14 & 15 August 2015. Pre-registration is required, by clicking here: http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/66111. Questions? Email the lead instructor, Ralf Hartmann at huntered@roadrunner.com.

New Moon Art Show: Tim Fortune & Burdette Parks
14 August - 12 September 2015

Artist Tim Fortune and photographer Burdette Parks will exhibit their work in the Great Room at the Paul Smith's College VIC.The exhibit will hang from 14 August through 12 September 2015. Free admission.

Quilt Workshop: Quilt as You Go
1 August 2015

Learn two quilt-as-you-go methods to make quilting a large quilt on your home sewing machine more manageable. The quilt-as-you-go method of quilting produces completely quilted blocks first and then attaches them together to form the entire quilt.

Shakespeare in the Park: Love's Labor's Lost
Monday, 27 July 2015

The VIC will host a performance of Love's Labor's Lost, by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts on Monday, 7 July 2015. The performance will begin at 7:00 AM. Free. Friends of the VIC are invited for a Wine and Cheese Party after the performance.

Whispering Pines Music Series
Sunday, 26 July 2015

Join Tyler Dezago and friends in the Whispering Pines Amphitheater between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM for some afternoon music in the pines. Free. The Whispering Pines Amphitheater is located just outside the VIC building, off the Heron Marsh Trail, not far from the VIC deck.

Yoga Retreat
24 July or 7 August 2015

The VIC is hosting a One-Day Yoga Retreat on 24 July and again on 7 August. The retreat will promote physical, mental and spiritual health. Yoga sessions, breath work, meditation, and unstructured time in the natural environment will support the participants self-inquiry as they let go of the details of daily life and discover the peace and connectivity of their unencumbered being. The cost is $95. Lunch and snacks provided. For information and updates, visit adirondackjackieyoga.com.

Volunteer Potluck BBQ
Thursday, 23 July 2015

All volunteers of the VIC are welcome to this potluck. Bring a dish to pass. We will meet for hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM.

VIC Geology Hike
22 July and 25 July 2015

Explore the eskers, kettle ponds, kettle holes, and glacial erratics found on the VIC property.  Learn about the types of rocks found in the area and how to interpret the inter-relationships of natural features and historic glacial activity.  Participants will meet at the VIC building at 9:30 AM. The hike will end at 12:30 PM. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please call to register by 5:00 PM the day before the hike.

Elders Grove Trip
Sunday, 19 July 2015

Join VIC naturalists from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a visit to the Elders Grove in nearby Easy Street. The trees in the grove, also known as the 1675 Grove, are among the oldest in the East. Meet at the VIC, and we will travel together to the trail head. The program costs $20 per person or $15 for Friends of the VIC.

Garden Basket Weaving Workshop
Sunday, 19 July 2015

Join Clear Creek Weavers Sandy Muller and Bud Ziolkowski for a fun, educational and productive day at the VIC.  Sandy and Bud are self-taught splint-style basket weavers.  The garden basket that we will make in class measures approximately 24” x 10” x 8”  with an oak handle.  You will be given all of the materials and the expert instruction needed to build your own. The cost of the class is $70; $65 for Friends of the VIC.   Registration is required by 5:00 PM on 14 July. A minimum of six people is required.

Wildflower Workshop
Saturday, 18 July

Join naturalist Frank Lescinsky for an afternoon lecture and walk from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to learn about and see the mid-summer wildflowers growing in the woods and wetlands of the VIC. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please call to preregister by 5:00 PM the day before.

New Moon Art Show: Lori McCall and Nikolay Mikushkin
17 July - 13 August 2015

Stop in at the VIC to enjoy artwork by Lori McCall and Nikolay Mikushkin. They were prize winners in past Adirondack Plein Air Festivals. Part of the prize is a show at the Paul Smith's College VIC, one of the Plein Air Festival's painting sites. The theme of the show is Nature and Wildlife. The exhibit will hang from 17 July through 13 August 2015 in the Great Room of the VIC. The VIC Building is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Free admission.

Invasive Species Awareness Week
12 - 18 July 2015

New York State is organizing its Second Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week from 12 to 18 July 2015. During this week, join us at the VIC for our interpretive walks and discussions about the spread of invasive species around the Adirondacks.  Our daily naturalist walks will feature different topics and be co-led by folks from the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and the Adirondack Watershed Institute.  

Let's Go Fishing
Saturday, 11 July 2015
Saturday, 25 July 2015

Join VIC Naturalist Intern Nate Casaregola from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to learn the basics of fishing.  Come along with Nate to learn the basics of spin casting from shore, lure selection by species, and fish handling for catch and release.  The cost is $20 per person for adults. $25 for a parent and a child. Friends of the VIC save $5. Preregistration required by 5:00 PM the day before. A New York State fishing license is required for participants over the age of 16.

Independence Day Star-Spangled Banner Trail Run
Sunday, 5 July 2015

Wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate the U.S.A. at Paul Smith’s College VIC! This trail run will take place on the network of wooded trails, different from the Jenkins Mountain Scramble. All proceeds from the race will be used to support the VIC – a vital community resource for environmental education, recreation, and the arts. This event is part of the 2015 Adirondack Trail Race Series, hosted by the Paul Smith's College VIC and High Peaks Cyclery.

Wild Edibles Walk
Wednesday, 1 July, 15 July, and 5 August

Join Wild Edibles instructor Pat Banker, from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to identify wild edibles, while exploring the history, culinary uses, and historic medicinal uses of many of the plant species found in the Adirondacks. Each walk will last approximately two hours, with a follow-up in the VIC Building to sample flours made from white pine cambium, dandelion, and red clover. These walks are informal and will happen rain or shine. The cost is $20 per person; $15 per person for Friends of the VIC.  Please call 518-327-6241 to register by 5:00 PM the day before the walk.

Yoga on the Deck
Mondays and Wednesdays, starting 29 June 2015

An outdoor yoga class adds a different dimension to one's practice. This class runs from 9:00 to 10:15 AM and is open to all abilities. Participants are asked to bring a mat and a large towel. Some mats and props will be available. Classes continue through 2 September. For information and updates, contact: jackieyoga@roadrunner.com (518-339-3008) or visit adirondackjackieyoga.com.

Adirondack Pack Basket Class
Sunday, 28 June 2015

Join Clear Creek Weavers Sandy Muller and Bud Ziolkowski for a fun, educational and productive day at the VIC.  Sandy and Bud are self-taught splint-style basket weavers.  Their beautiful and functional baskets are steeped in the rich tradition of the Adirondack Woodsman.  The Pack Basket is a traditional style classic. You will be given all of the materials and the expert instruction needed to build your own. The cost of the class is $105; $100 for Friends of the VIC.   Registration is required by 5:00 PM on 25 June. A minimum of six people is required.

Wild Orchids at the VIC
Sunday, 28 June 2015

Join a VIC naturalist for a walk along our bog trails to discover the exotic beauty that orchids reveal in their amazing shapes and colors. Meet at the VIC building at 1:00 PM. The walk will last about two hours. The cost of the walk is $20 per person, $15 for Friends of the VIC.

Mushroom Walks
Selected Wednesdays and Sundays, starting 28 June 2015

Join mushroom expert Susan Hopkins for a casual walk in the woods to look at all mushrooms and fungi. We will discuss and identify poisonous and edible species and point out some of medicinal value too. This walk will take at least 2-2 ½ hours and be held rain or shine. All walks start at 10:00 AM. Bring a lunch if you want to stay longer after the foray. You can lunch on the picnic tables under the pavilions, while using books and reference materials provided by Susan for more study. $15 per person for Friends of the VIC. $20 for nonmembers.

Let's Go Fishing
Saturday, 27 June 2015

Join VIC Naturalist Intern Nate Casaregola from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to learn the basics of fishing.  The weekend of June 27-28 is Free Fishing Weekend. New York State is offering people an opportunity to go fishing without purchasing a license. Come along with Nate to learn the basics of spin casting from shore, lure selection by species, and fish handling for catch and release.  The cost is $20 per person for adults. $25 for a parent and a child. Friends of the VIC save $5. Preregistration required by 5:00 PM the day before.

Summer Fun Trail Runs
Every other Wednesday, starting 24 June 2015

We’ll keep you on your toes and on the trails every other Wednesday when you participate in the VIC's Summer Fun Trail Run Series. The bark mulch trails and grassy service roads at the 3,000-acre VIC make ideal conditions for trail runners to get out and enjoy a run in the woods.  These 5K trail runs start 24 June 2015 and end with the 2 September race. Courses will vary each week. These events are part of the 2015 Adirondack Trail Race Series, hosted by the Paul Smith's College VIC and High Peaks Cyclery.

Elders Grove Trip
Sunday, 21 June 2015

Join VIC naturalists from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a visit to the Elders Grove in nearby Easy Street. The trees in the grove, also known as the 1675 Grove, are among the oldest in the East. Meet at the VIC, and we will travel together to the trail head. The program costs $25 per person or $20 for Friends of the VIC.

Interpretive Nature Walks
Daily, starting 20 June 2015, through Labor Day

During the summer of 2015, the VIC is offering a naturalist-led interpretive walk every afternoon. Participants meet in the VIC building at 1:00 PM for an hour-long walk exploring different aspects of nature in the Adirondack Park. Free for Friends of the VIC. $10 for nonmembers.

Interpretive Canoe Paddles
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, starting 20 June 2015, through Labor Day

This two-hour trip, which starts at 10:00 AM, provides a chance to explore the varied aquatic habitats at the VIC. The price is $20 per adult; Friends of the VIC: $15 per adult. Inquire about our family discounts. Trips are scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. We will offer trips at other times by prior arrangement. Preregistration is required. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the previous day by calling the VIC at (518) 327-6241.

Warbler ID Workshop
Saturday, 20 June 2015

Join VIC naturalist Brian McAllister as we learn to identify those mysterious and hard-to-see warblers that inhabit these beautiful Adirondack forests. Birders meet at the VIC building at 1:00 PM. The cost is $20/person. Free for Friends of the VIC Warblers; $15 for Friends of the VIC.

Summer Owl Walk
Thursday, 18 June 2015

Join naturalist Brian McAllister for an 8:00 PM walk to search for owls on the VIC trails.  Meet in the VIC parking lot with a flashlight or headlamp to help guide your way.  The cost is $10/person or $5 for Friends of the VIC.

Life on the Lakes Juried Art Show
16 June - 15 July 2015

The Paul Smith’s College VIC will host a Juried Art Show from 16 June through 15 July 2015. An artist reception will be held on 21 June from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  The theme of the show will be “Life on the Lakes.”

Native-species Butterfly House Opening
12 June 2015

Adjacent to the VIC Building is the Breck Chapin Memorial Native Species Butterfly House, featuring butterflies and moths in all stages of development. Visitors can view native butterflies up close and learn about the life stages and migratory patterns of these colorful insects. The Butterfly House is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, seven days a week throughout the summer, weather permitting. The Butterfly House will be open this year from 12 June through Labor Day. Admission to the VIC Butterfly House is free. However, if you would like to make a donation to fund projects to make the Butterfly House even better, there is a donation box at the exit.

International Birch Sap and Syrup Conference
12-14 June 2015

The Adirondack Center for Working Landscapes has partnered with Cornell University Cooperative Extension to host the first International Birch Sap and Syrup Conference at the VIC.  Experts in the field will be on hand to talk the talk about the growing popularity and demand for Birch products.​ Registration information for the conference is available here.

Trees of the VIC Exploration Walks
Selected Sundays, May - September 2015

Join VIC naturalists on a leisurely walk from 10:00 AM to noon. We'll learn to identify various trees by look, smell, feel, and habitat. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before. Trip report from the 17 May Trees of the VIC Exploration Walk

Wildflower Workshop
Saturday, 13 June

Join naturalist Frank Lescinsky for an afternoon lecture and walk from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to learn about and see the late-spring wildflowers growing in the woods and wetlands of the VIC. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before.

Workshops at the VIC: Birch Basket Class
11 June 2015

Learn how to weave a birch bark bread basket that you can actually bake bread in. Each participant will get a chance to weave their own basket from the split outer bark of paper birch harvested in northern Minnesota. The workshop begins at 10 AM. The fee is $75 and is limited to the first 10 participants that sign up. To reserve your space for this incredible opportunity,call Karen at The VIC at 518-327-6241.

Wild Edibles Walk
Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Join Wild Edibles instructor Pat Banker, from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to identify wild edibles, while exploring the history, culinary uses, and historic medicinal uses of many of the plant species found in the Adirondacks. Each walk will last approximately two hours, with a follow-up in the VIC Building to sample flours made from white pine cambium, dandelion, and red clover. These walks are informal and will happen rain or shine. The cost is $20 per person; $15 per person for Friends of the VIC.  Please call 518-327-6241 to register by 5:00 PM the day before the walk.

13th Annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration
5-7 June 2015

Celebrate the boreal birds that make the Adirondack Mountains their summer home.  This is a chance to see the Bicknell’s Thrush, Black-backed Woodpecker, Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Gold-winged Warbler and more.  Beginning birders welcome. The three-day events includes two all-day birding field trips on Friday (“Birding Across the Adirondacks” and “Birding the Saint Lawrence Valley”), a choice of Saturday and Sunday morning field trips to boreal birding hot spots, a keynote lecture featuring Chris Rimmer from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, an art exhibit, workshops, and more.

Wild Edibles Walk
Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Join Wild Edibles instructor Pat Banker, from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to identify wild edibles, while exploring the history, culinary uses, and historic medicinal uses of many of the plant species found in the Adirondacks. Each walk will last approximately two hours, with a follow-up in the VIC Building to sample flours made from white pine cambium, dandelion, and red clover. These walks are informal and will happen rain or shine. The cost is $20 per person; $15 per person for Friends of the VIC.  Please call 518-327-6241 to register by 5:00 PM the day before the walk.

Trees of the VIC Exploration Walk
Sunday, 31 May 2015

Join VIC naturalists on a leisurely walk from 10:00 AM to noon. We'll learn to identify various trees by look, smell, feel, and habitat. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before. Trip report from the 17 May Trees of the VIC Exploration Walk

Citizen Science Training Workshop II – Outdoor Observation
30 May 2015

This second workshop in the Wetland Detective public training series builds on the information on wetland plants, birds, and amphibians learned in the first Wetland Detectives Training Workshop. However, if you were unable to attend either of the earlier workshops, that’s OK! You are still welcome to join the wetland monitoring corps. This second workshop, which runs from 9:00 AM to noon, will be outdoors. You will have the chance to explore a nearby wetland site where you will practice amphibian, bird, and plant monitoring skills.

Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk
Saturday, 30 May 2015

Join Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM as the search continues for singing and calling birds who make the Adirondacks their home. By the end of May, breeding season is in full swing, and you may be overwhelmed by the variety and plethora of birds seen this time of the year. Cost: $20/session, $15 for Friends of the VIC, Friends of the VIC Warblers – free. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Quilt Workshop: Quarter Circle Quilts
30 May 2015

Learn to sew a curved seam in constructing a Drunkard’s Path quilt block during this all-day workshop led by Karen LiVecchi. Then use this simple block to design an eye-catching quilt. Your finished quilt will look stunning in jewel tone or Batik fabrics as well as more traditional patterns. Use your quilt as a wall hanging or table topper, or sew more blocks for a larger size quilt.

Jenkins Mountain Scramble
Saturday, 23 May 2015

Paul Smith’s College is hosting the fifth annual Paul Smith’s Jenkins Mountain Scramble on Saturday, 23 May 2015. This trail run will take place on the network of wooded trails at the Paul Smith’s College VIC. All proceeds from the race will be used to support the VIC, a vital community resource for environmental education, recreation, and the arts. Race Results from the 2015 Jenkins Mountain Scramble

Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk
Saturday, 23 May 2015

Join Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM as the search continues for singing and calling birds who make the Adirondacks their home. Some birds may be establishing territory; others are carrying nesting material, while still others may already be sitting on eggs, quiet and discrete. Cost: $20/session, $15 for Friends of the VIC, Friends of the VIC Warblers – free. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register. Trip Report from the 23 May 2015 Bird Walk

No School Days at the VIC
Friday, 22 May 2015

If you are in grades 3-5, join naturalists for a day of outdoor fun and learning.  See why spring has sprung and look for species that are returning to the area as the temperature warms.  Enjoy a hike, make a craft, and play some games.  Cost:  $35/person or $25 for Friends of the VIC.  Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before.

VIC Volunteer Potluck
Thursday, 21 May 2015

VIC Volunteers and staff will gather to about upcoming events and to sign up to help out at VIC activities.  Please bring a dish to pass and a place setting for yourself. We'll have appetizers at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:00 PM.

Spring Owl Walk
Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Join naturalist Brian McAllister for an 8:00 PM walk to search for owls on the VIC trails.  Meet in the VIC parking lot with a flashlight or headlamp to help guide your way.  Please dress appropriately for being outdoors at night.  The cost is $10/person or $5 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before the event.

Birds of a Feather Invitational Art Show and Sale
18 May - 15 June 2015

To coincide with the 13th Annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration, area artists will be invited to submit works of art that include or are about birds for an exhibit that will be at the Paul Smith's College VIC from 18 May to 15 June 2015. An artists reception will be held Saturday, 6 June 2015, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

Trees of the VIC Exploration Walk
Sunday, 17 May 2015

Join VIC naturalists on a leisurely walk from 10:00 AM to noon. We'll learn to identify various trees by look, smell, feel, and habitat. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before. Trip report from the 17 May Trees of the VIC Exploration Walk

Wildflower Workshop
Sunday, 17 May 2015

Join naturalist Frank Lescinsky for an afternoon lecture and walk from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to learn about and see early season flowers growing in the woods and wetlands of the VIC. Cost: $20, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Please preregister by 5:00 PM the day before.

New Moon Art Show: Photo Shoot-out
24 April - 17 May

Twelve local photographers have accepted the challenge to participate in a photo "shoot-out" to be held at the VIC from 17-21 April. The shoot-out coincides with the Science, Art and Music Festival on 18 April. The photographers have four days to take photos anywhere within the VIC's 3,000 acres. Each photographer will display three framed photos in the show. The exhibit will hang from 24 April through 17 May 2015. There will be an Artists' Reception on 26 April from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free admission.

Science, Art and Music Festival
Saturday, 18 April 2015

Paul Smith's College will hold a day-long festival celebrating Science, Art, and Music in Paul Smiths on 18 April. The event features musical performances by North Country musicians Peggy Lynn, Dan Berggren, Celia Evans, and Jamie Savage; presentations on Adirondack climate-related topics; a presentation on the faith community and climate by Catholic Climate Ambassador Gerry Gacioch; traditional folk and visual arts; maple syrup and refreshments; and a showing of "Butterflies and Bulldozers" – a powerful documentary on land stewardship in the San Francisco Bay area.

The SAMFest Exhibition: Art Exploring Climate Change
17 - 21 April 2015

The Paul Smiths VIC is hosting an exhibit of visual arts exploring climate change; the exhibit coincides with the Science, Art and Music Festival on 18 April 2015. Regional visual artists interested in climate change have been asked to experiment with embodying a thought, concept, emotion, or insight. The exhibit hangs from 17 to 21 April 2015.

Quilt Workshop: Mile-a-Minute Quilting
11 April 2015

Quilts are fun and fast to make when you create your own fabric out of scraps! Bring all your scrap fabric to this all-day workshop led by Karen LiVecchi and learn this easy method to quickly sew them into blocks. Then use these blocks to create a tote bag in class. A great way to use up scraps!

No School Days at the VIC: Spring Break
31 March - 2 April 2015

Come to the VIC to learn and play! We will explore a variety of subjects related to the season; and what an exciting season it is! We will spend our time listening to the sounds of the early spring forest, finding tracks, enjoying the discoveries from under winter’s blanket of snow, and creating our own adventures. Pre-registration is required for each day. Reserve a spot by 5:00 PM on 27 March by calling 518-327-6241, or emailing VIC Educator Deb Paradis. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

 

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