White-tailed deer. Photo courtesy of Brian McAllister. Used by permission.

Natural History Training Session for VIC Volunteers:
Animal Tracking
Sunday, 27 December 2015
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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

Head out on the trails with VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister to see what’s moving around out here on the VIC trails.  We'll be looking for animal tracks of those species that call the Adirondacks home for the winter. Tracks commonly found in this wetland and mixed forest ecosystem include: mole, vole, hare, grouse, deer, bobcat, and American martin. You will be inside and outside for this training so please dress accordingly.  Free to all VIC Volunteers.


























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.