Father Time Snowshoe Run (29 December 2013). Photo by Eric Foster. Used by permission.

Events at the Paul Smiths VIC
Winter 2013-2014

Armchair Traveler Lecture: Mt. McKinley/Denali
Thursday, 27 March 2014

Join Jack Drury at 7:00 PM for a slide show focusing on one of the first 100 attempts to scale the highest mountain in North America: 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska. This was one of Jack’s first major adventures. In 1971, while a senior in college, Jack joined the National Outdoor Leadership School for its first attempt to climb this challenging peak. Admission is $5 per person. Friends of the VIC, VIC Ski Season Pass holders, and  PSC students, faculty, and staff are admitted free.  This program is underwritten by the Friends of the VIC. 

Astronomy Night at the VIC
Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Learn about the springtime constellations, vernal equinox, and meteor showers. This event will be a combination lecture and field night with the VIC's 14 inch Celestron (deep space) Telescope. The program begins at 7:30 PM. Cost: $10 per person. Free for Friends of the VIC. Preregistration appreciated; please call 518-327-6241 to register.

Maple Weekend
22 & 23 March 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC is holding a maple weekend on 22 and 23 March 2014, with sugar bush tours, maple confections, family fun activities, workshops, and the grand opening of the VIC Sugar House.

"Sap to Syrup" Maple Activity
Saturday, 22 March & Saturday, 29 March 2014

Work with Paul Smith's VIC sugar makers Tom Manitta and Kyle Dash to experience all aspects of the syrup making process.  Participants will go home with a pint of fresh maple syrup. The program runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. $25 per person. Preregistration required. Limited to 10 participants per session. Contact: Brian McDonnell, bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu

Quilt Workshop: Tree of Life Quilt Blocks
Saturday, 22 March 2014

In this workshop, you will learn techniques for making half-square triangles quickly and accurately, and then use these units to piece the Tree of Life quilt block. This simple yet striking block will be used to complete your project as a pillow, a wall hanging, or as part of a larger quilt. Construction of other quilt blocks using the half-square triangles will also be explored. Workshop hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The cost is $45.00. Preregistration is required. Call 518-327-6241.

No School Day: Tapping into Spring
Friday, 21 March 2014

Children 7 - 11 are invited for a full day program to learn about the sugar maple and how to turn sap into maple syrup. Bring your outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, and food for lunch and a snack. Don’t forget your snowshoes or rent them for an additional fee of $5.  Reservations are required. Reserve your place by 12:00 PM, Thursday, 20 March 2014, by calling 518-327-6241. Minimum class size is 4. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

Sunday Ski & Music: Open Celtic and Traditional Jam hosted by Sue Grimm, Steve Borst, and Erik VanYserloo
Sunday, 16 March 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 16 March, with a Celtic and traditional fiddle music jam hosted by Reel Jig Band members Sue Grimm, Steve Borst, and Erik VanYserloo. Free with day or season pass.  Underwritten by Friends of the VIC. Donations accepted.

Skate Skiing Clinic for Beginner and Intermediate Skiers
Sunday, 16 March 2014

Before you put those skis away, improve your technique with experienced ski instructor and coach Sean Burke.  Sean grew up skiing in Paul Smiths and has coached locally with the NYSEF program.  His career has taken him to Anchorage, Alaska and Gunnison, Colorado.  He competed at the Division 1 collegiate level at Western State College in Colorado.  Sean has worked with beginners, intermediates, and experts.  He will give you pointers to make your skiing more efficient and enjoyable.  The clinic begins at 10:00 AM. The fee is $15, $10 for Season Pass Holders and Friends of the VIC.  Preregistration is required by calling the VIC.

The Great VIC Rock Ski Challenge
Saturday, 15 March 2014

Based on conditions, we will pick a 5 or 10 kilometer course that offers the most possibilities for fun on skis.  Registration opens at noon. The race starts at 1:00 PM following the Adirondack Paintball Biathlon.  The entry fee is $20 per person or $15 for Friends of the VIC.  Hot beverages, prizes and snacks provided.

Adirondack Paintball Biathlon
Saturday, 15 March 2014

The VIC has teamed up with our friends at Dewey Mountain and the New York Ski Education Foundation (NYSEF) to bring a paintball event to the Paul Smiths VIC. Registration opens at 9:00 AM. The races start at 10:00 AM. The entry fee is $10.00 for non-ski club members and $5 for ski club members.

Winter Birding Trip to the St. Lawrence Valley
Saturday, 15 March 2014

Join the Adirondack Birding Center on a trip to the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding agricultural fields near Massena. The van trip will take us to raptor-rich fields and active waterfowl gathering places along this very productive river valley. We'll search for buntings, sparrows, hawks, ducks and much more during this all-day outing. Cost: $75 per person. 25% discount for Friends of the VIC.  Preregistration is required; please call 518-327-6241 to register.

Bunny Boot Ball
Friday, 14 March 2014

Kick up your feet for a thumping good time at the VIC! We’ll be skiing and dancing and generally having a good time at the VIC. There will be live music, snacks, a bonfire and indoor and outdoor activities.  Wear your big winter bunny boots, but bring your dancing shoes and join us for a fun night of music and dance. $15 per person, $25 per couple.   Dress is Adirondack Outdoor Casual!

Armchair Science Lecture: Citizen Science: Roadkill App
Thursday, 13 March 2014

The VIC's Armchair Science Lecture series continues on 13 March with a presentation by wildlife ecologist Danielle Garneau on a citizen science project designed to help scientists track ecological trends. The lecture begins at 7:00 PM in the VIC auditorium. $5 per person. Free to season pass holders, Friends of the VIC, and Paul Smith's College students and faculty. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

Sunday Ski & Music: Kevin Sabourin
Sunday, 9 March 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 9 March, with music by Kevin Sabourin. Free with day or season pass.  Underwritten by Friends of the VIC. Donations accepted.

Explore the VIC Snowshoe Walk
Saturday, 8 March 2014

Come to the VIC to learn about the wonders of winter in the Adirondack Park with VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister  Walk topics include tracking, winter survival, and winter birding. The walk starts at 10:00 AM and ends around noon. Participants meet in the VIC building. $20 per person; the cost includes your day pass. $10 for VIC season pass holders. Friends of the VIC receive a 25% discount. Snowshoe rentals available. Preregistration is required.

No School Day: Track Seasonal Change at the VIC
Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Children aged 7-11 are invited to a half-day program to learn about seasonal change in the Adirondacks. Bring your outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, and food for snack.  Bring snowshoes or rent them for an additional fee of $5.  This program will follow a half day of school for many students, running from 12:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Reservations are required. Reserve your place by 12:00 PM, Tuesday, 4 March 2014, by calling 518-327-6241. Minimum class size is 4. The fee is $20 per person, $15 for Friends of the VIC.

Strawberry Production Workshop
Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Amy Ivy of Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a hands-on workshop on strawberry production, focusing on new ways of growing strawberries in field soil. The workshop will cover annual production systems, detecting and mitigating soil-borne pests, and utilizing biological control of root weevil complex. Cost: $5/person includes lunch. To register, contact Amy Ivy at adi2@cornell.edu or call (518) 561-7450 or (518-570-5991).

Sunday Ski & Music: Sunday's Celtic Kitchen
Sunday, 2 March 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 2 March in the Great Room at the VIC from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with Sunday’s Celtic Kitchen, providing jigs and reels from Ireland, Scotland and the Shetland Islands. Free with day or season pass.  Underwritten by Friends of the VIC. Donations accepted.

New Moon Art Show: Naturally: Photographs by Burdette Parks and Paintings by Mary Woodcock Johnson
2 March - 29 March 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC is hosting an art show in the Great Room Art Gallery featuring work by artist Mary Woodcock Johnson and photographer Burdette Parks. The show runs from 2 March through 29 March 2014. Free admission. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC. 

Armchair Traveler Lecture: Pedaling for Paws Bike Trip
Thursday, 27 February 2014

Floyd Lampart, of Lake Clear, circumnavigated the United States on a bicycle as part of his "Pedaling for Paws" fundraiser for the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.  He pedaled 11,346 miles, returning home on 2 September 2013. Floyd will present a slide show and answer questions about his epic journey.  A portion of the nights proceeds will be donated to the Tri Lakes Humane Society.  Admission is $5 per person.  Friends of the VIC and VIC Ski Season Pass holders are Free.  This program is underwritten by the Friends of the VIC. 

Introduction to Maple Collection with Tubing, Buckets, and Bags
Saturday, 22 February 2014

Mike Farrell, of the Cornell Maple Program, will lead a “hands-on” session to teach people modern methods of designing, installing, and maintaining a sugar bush for bucket, bag and/or tubing sap collection.  "Backyard tapping" and the VIC's community-based maple program will also be addressed. The program runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. $10 per person. Contact: Brian McDonnell, bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu

Winter Birding Trip to Lake Champlain
Saturday, 22 February 2014

Join the Adirondack Birding Center on a trip to the shores, farm fields, and meadows of the picturesque Champlain Valley, one of the best areas to go birding in the North Country. We'll search for waterfowl on the lake, hawks along the farm fields, and finches feeding in the hedgerows. Forty species could be observed on this full-day event. Bring a bag lunch and hot beverage. We will be birding from the comfort of a 12- passenger van. Cost: $75 per person. 25% discount for Friends of the VIC.  Preregistration is required; please call 518-327-6241 to register.

Winter Owl Prowl
Friday, 21 February 2014

Join Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister at 7:30 PM for a winter owl prowl. $10/person, $5 for Friends of the VIC. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Preregistration appreciated. Call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information or email bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu.

No School Day: Winter Botany
Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join VIC Educator Michelle Berrus from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM to search for winter botanical life in our mixed forest and wetland ecosystem.  Reservations are required.  Reserve your place by 12:00 PM, Tuesday, 18 February 2014 by calling 518-327-6241. Minimum class size is 4. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

Armchair Science Lecture: The Forest Ecosystem Research and Demonstration Area (FERDA)
Tuesday, 18 February 2014

The VIC's Armchair Science Lecture series continues with a review of the history and current activities on the Forest Ecosystem Research and Demonstration Area (FERDA) plots by USDA research forester Mark Twery and Paul Smith's College professor Joe Orefice. The lecture begins at 7:00 PM in the VIC auditorium. $5 per person. Free to season pass holders and Friends of the VIC. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

No School Day: Winter Olympics
Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join VIC Educator Michelle Berrus from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM to learn about the Winter Olympics and build their very own sled out of cardboard and duct tape.  Reservations are required. Reserve your place by 12:00 PM, Monday, 17 February 2014, by calling 518-327-6241. Minimum class size is 4. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

Chili Ski & Snow Sports Festival
15 & 16 February 2014

To celebrate Presidents' Day weekend, the Paul Smiths VIC is holding a family-oriented weekend featuring ski and snowshoe races, a 1K Kids Snowshoe Stampede, a naturalist-led ski, and a great meal of chili prepared by area restaurants. We’ll focus on skiing on Saturday and snowshoeing on Sunday.  Ski passes are required to participate in these events. Call the VIC to register or with any questions: 518-327-6241. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

Sunday Ski & Music: Kary Johnson & Curt Stager
Sunday, 16 February 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 16 February, featuring Kary Johnson and Curt Stager in the Great Room at the VIC from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Full Moon Friends of the VIC Ski Party
Friday, 14 February 2014

Celebrate Valentine's Day on 14 February in true Adirondack style by bringing your Valentine out for a moonlit or head-lamped ski on the VIC trails. Then join us in the VIC Building for a Full Moon Ski Party. There will be live music and snacks available.  $10.00 per person. $7.50 per person for Friends of the VIC.

Sunday Ski & Music: Jamie Savage
Sunday, 9 February 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 9 February, featuring Jamie Savage in the Great Room at the VIC from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Empire State Winter Games: 5K Snowshoe Race
Sunday, 9 February 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC will host the 5K Cross Country Snowshoe Race -- part of the 34th Empire State Winter Games --following the sprint competitions at the Paul Smith’s College soccer field.  Registration begins at noon. Race time is 2:00 PM.  The center will remain open to the general public during the competition. The presentation of 5K snowshoe awards will take place in the VIC Main Lodge once the final competitor is finished. Results of the 5K Snowshoe Race

Life in the Snow
Saturday, 8 February 2014

Join VIC naturalist Brian McAllister at 10:00 AM and explore the world of the subnivean layer -- the layer beneath the snow surface and the ground. $20 per person; the cost includes your day pass. $10 for VIC season pass holders. Friends of the VIC receive a 25% discount. Dress for outdoor conditions and bring your snowshoes. Snowshoe rentals available. Preregistration is required. Please pre-register by calling the VIC: 518-327-6241.

Empire State Winter Games: Ski Orienteering Competition
Saturday, 8 February 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC will host the Empire State Winter Games Ski Orienteering competition on Saturday afternoon, 8 February.  Registration is at noon.  Orienteers will take to the VIC trails from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in search of controls placed at designated locations.  The center will remain open to the general public during the competition. Ski Orienteering Results

Sunday Ski & Music: Ray Agnew
Sunday, 2 February 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series continues Sunday, 2 February, featuring Adirondack singer/songwriter Ray Agnew in the Great Room at the VIC from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Armchair Traveler: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the Nepal Himalaya
Thursday, 30 January 2014

Tom Boothe will offer a slide show on his 2010 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the Nepal Himalaya at 7:00 PM in the VIC auditorium. $5 per person. Free to Season pass holders and Friends of the VIC. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

Winter Owl Prowl
Thursday, 30 January 2014

Join Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister at 7:30 PM for a winter owl prowl. $10/person, $5 for Friends of the VIC. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Preregistration appreciated. Call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information or email bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu.

New Moon Art Show: Old Crows and Other Blackbirds
30 January - 28 February 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC is hosting an art show in the Great Room Art Gallery featuring works by Anne Burnham, Ray Whalen, Geoff Cobb, Rebekah Wilkins–Pepiton, Michael Hart, Noreen Sadue, Linda Sauther, Arnold Sauther, and other friends from the Northern Foothills. The show runs from 30 January through 28 February 2014. Free admission. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.  There will be an artists' reception on Sunday, 2 February 2014, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Light refreshments. Free.

Winter Astronomy Night at the VIC
Wednesday, 29 January 2014

The VIC Staff will be bringing out the 16" Celestron Deep Space Telescope to explore the winter night sky. Dress appropriately for standing outside in cold temperatures. Cost : $10 per person. Friends of the VIC: $6. Preregistration required; please call 518-327-6241 to register.

Introduction to Maple Sugaring
Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Mike Farrell, of the Cornell Maple Program, will provide an overview of the sugaring process. Maple ecology and the VIC's community-based maple program will also be addressed. The program runs from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. $10 per person. Contact: Brian McDonnell,  bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu

Celia Evans in Concert
Sunday, 26 January 2014

The Sunday Afternoon Live Music and Ski Series begins Sunday, 26 January, and features the beautiful and talented Celia Evans singing original music in the Great Room at the VIC from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Sunday Afternoon Music
Most Sunday afternoons during ski season

The VIC will feature a variety of local musicians on most Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Grab your skis, boots, and poles and head to the VIC for a fun afternoon of skiing and music   Free with day pass.  Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

"I have a dream" Cross Country Ski Race
Sunday, 26 January 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC is holding a 10-kilometer free style cross country ski race at 10:00 AM on Sunday, 26 January. Registration is $20 per person. $15 per person for Friends of the VIC. Hot beverages, prizes, and snacks provided.

Explore the VIC Snowshoe Walks
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Saturday, 25 January 2014

Come to the VIC to learn about the wonders of winter in the Adirondack Park with VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister  Walk topics include tracking, winter survival, and winter birding. The walks start at 10:00 AM and end around noon. Participants meet in the VIC building. $20 per person; the cost includes your day pass. $10 for VIC season pass holders. Friends of the VIC receive a 25% discount. Snowshoe rentals available. Preregistration is required.

Armchair Science Lecture: Wildlife Conservation Society's Boreal Bird Project
Thursday, 16 January 2014

The VIC's Armchair Science Lecture series kicks off with a presentation by Michale Glennon, from the Wildlife Conservation Society. She will speak on the Wildlife Conservation Society's Boreal Bird Project. The lecture begins at 7:00 PM in the VIC auditorium. $5 per person. Free to season pass holders and Friends of the VIC. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

Leave No Trace Family Workshop
Sunday, 12 January 2014

Join Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers at the Paul Smith's College VIC from 10:00 AM to noon for a Basics of Leave No Trace Workshop and snowshoe hike on the VIC trails. Free. Please RSVP by calling the VIC at 5198 327 6241 or email Brian McDonnell.

Winter Birding Trip to Lake Champlain
Saturday, 11 January 2014

Join the Adirondack Birding Center on a trip to the shores, farm fields, and meadows of the picturesque Champlain Valley, one of the best areas to go birding in the North Country. We'll search for waterfowl on the lake, hawks along the farm fields, and finches feeding in the hedgerows. Forty species could be observed on this full-day event. Bring a bag lunch and hot beverage. We will be birding from the comfort of a 12- passenger van. Cost: $75 per person. 25% discount for Friends of the VIC.  Preregistration is required; please call 518-327-6241 to register.

Cross Country Ski & Yoga
Wednesdays, 8 January - 15 March 2014

The Paul Smiths VIC is hosting a series of yoga sessions, led by yoga teacher Jackie Foster. Yoga is a perfect partner to cross country skiing. A session prior to a ski warms the muscles, joints, and lungs. A yoga session after skiing will release tension and ease an exercised body. For information and registration, contact the Paul Smith's College VIC: 518-327-6241 or email Brian McDonnell.

Natural History Training Session: Animal Tracks and Traces
Sunday, 5 January 2014

VIC Volunteers and Friends of the VIC can take advantage of a special training session with VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister. We will focus this session on Animal Tracks and Traces. The session runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Free to all VIC Volunteers and Friends of the VIC.

Winter Animal Tracking
Saturday, 4 January 2014

Join a VIC Naturalist and come explore the VIC woodlands. We'll be looking for animal tracks of those species that call the Adirondacks home in the winter. Preregistration required; please call 518-327-6241 to register. Cost: $20.00 per person. Friends of the VIC receive a 25% discount.

VIC Ski Club
Fridays starting 3 January 2014

Ski the VIC trails with other hearty outdoor folks every Friday morning, beginning January 3rd, from 10 am to noon. Open to those of all ski abilities. A VIC naturalist will ski with the group to interpret what you see in the woods.  Preregistration is required by 5:00 PM the night before. Minimum group size is 4 skiers per day.  Ski passes are required. Ski club membership is $5 per session. Free for Friends of the VIC

No School Day: Story of Skiing
Friday, 3 January 2014

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join ski instructor and VIC Educator Michelle Berrus for a full-day session to learn about the bliss of the glide! Bring your outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, your skis, and food for snack and lunch.  Reservations are required.  Reserve your place by 5:00 PM, Sunday, 29 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

No School Day: Winter Botany
Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join VIC Educator Michelle Berrus from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to search for winter botanical life in our mixed forest and wetland ecosystem.  Reservations are required.  Reserve your place by 5:00 PM, Sunday, 29 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

No School Day: Winter Tracks
Monday, 30 December 2013

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join VIC educator and ecologist Michelle Berrus from noon to 4:00 PM and discover the VIC’s winter animal residents. Reserve your spot by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, 27 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.

Father Time Snowshoe Run
Sunday, 29 December 2013

This will be a 5K race. Registration will start at 9:00 AM, with the race starting at 10:00 AM. The registration fee is $10, $5 for Friends of the VIC.  Winners will receive a handmade trophy. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.

No School Day: Learning Wilderness Survival Skills
Friday, 27 December 2013

Children ages 7-11 are invited to join VIC educator Michelle Berrus to explore the ways of wilderness survival in the Adirondack winter. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by 5:00 PM, 22 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC. 

No School Day: All About Snowshoes
Monday, 23 December 2013

Children ages 7-11 are invited to explore Adirondack nature on snowshoes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with VIC educator Michelle Berrus.  Reservations are required.  Reserve your spot by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, 18 December 2013, by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.  Snowshoe rentals are $10 for those who need them.

Winter Solstice Sleigh Rides
Saturday, 21 December 2013

Celebrate the holidays with an unforgettable horse-drawn sleigh ride through the beautiful northern forest on 21 December 2013. Donations benefit the PSC Draft Horse Program. 

Winter Birds of the Adirondacks
Saturday, 14 December 2013

Join us from 9:30 AM to noon to learn about birds that spend their winters in the Adirondacks. Bring binoculars and your favorite birding field guide.  $10/person, $5 for Friends of the VIC.

Volunteer Potluck
Tuesday, 10 December 2013

VIC volunteers meet at 5 PM for a potluck supper and a preview of upcoming events and activities. VIC volunteers provide visitor information, perform stewardship projects and participate in citizen science projects. Those interested in volunteering are welcome. Bring a place setting and dish to share.  RSVP Karen Potts by emailing kpotts@paulsmiths.edu, or by calling 518-327-6241.

High Tunnel School
Monday, 9 December 2013

Learn how to build and get the most out of your high-tunnel green house with Cornell Cooperative Extension. The program runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Speakers include Amy Ivy, specialist with the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture program and Judson Reid, specialist with the Cornell Vegetable program.  $25/person. Lunch and resource material included.  Please register by 1 December by calling (518) 561-7450.  For more information, email Amy Ivy at adi@cornell.edu.

Winter Wonders Art Show
7 December 2013 - 29 January 2014

Artists Nancy Brossard, Sandra Hildreth, and Edith Urban and photographers Mark Kurtz, Eleanor Sweeney, and Karla Brieant are exhibiting their work at the Paul Smith's College VIC from 7 December 2013 through 29 January 2014. Free admission. Underwritten by Friends of the VIC. 

No School Day: More Project FeederWatch
Friday, 6 December 2013

Join Adirondack birding expert Brian McAllister and ecologist Michelle Berrus from noon to 4:00 PM to learn more about the birds that make the VIC their winter home. Preregister by 5:00 PM, 3 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $20 per person, $15 for Friends of the VIC. 

No School Day: Project FeederWatch
Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Join Adirondack birding expert Brian McAllister and ecologist Michelle Berrus from noon to 4:00 PM to meet the VIC’s winter resident birds. Preregister by 5:00 PM,1 December 2013 by calling 518-327-6241. The fee is $20 per person, $15 for Friends of the VIC.

Astronomy Night at the VIC 
Wednesday, 20 November 2013

We're rolling out the 16" Celestron telescope for some late-fall stargazing. The program begins at 7:30 PM. $10/person. Free for Friends of the VIC.

VIC Natural History Training: Project Feeder Watch
Saturday, 16 November 2013

Learn local bird identification and help the VIC count birds at the VIC feeders on Fridays and Saturdays mornings. Interested volunteers are invited to a training session on 16 November, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Project Feeder Watch is operated by Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology. The VIC's involvement in the program is underwritten by Friends of the VIC.

No-School Day at the VIC: Preparing for Winter
Monday, 11 November 2013

Children aged 7 - 11 are invited to join VIC ecologist/naturalist Michelle Berrus from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM to explore nature’s winter preparation and survival.  Please dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor play and bring a lunch and snack.  Preregister by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 by calling (518) 327-6241. $35/person, $25 for Friends of the VIC

 

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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.