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Birding for Connection in Spruce/Fir Habitat
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesWild Neighbors Nature Connection presents: Young Naturalist Series: Birding for Connection The focus on Spruce/Fir Habitat takes place Saturday May 4. 9:00am-11:00am. This outing’s focus will be on spending time with […]
Woodcock Walk
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesOf course it's back because this is so much fun! A perennial favorite--the program and the timberdoodle (the American Woodcock). Join naturalist Milt Adams again this year in hopes of […]
Medicinal Mushroom Workshop
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesLearn about local and common non-local medicinal mushrooms in this unique workshop. Harvesting, preparation and cultivation of mushrooms will be discussed, including the methods to prepare tinctures. Participants will make […]
Music over the Marsh – The North County Trio
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesThe 2024 Music over the Marsh VIC concert series kicks off on May 11th with the North County Trio.. They are a Country / Americana band performing originals and covers […]
Learn to Measure Tree Height – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesWho doesn't love Tall Trees? Take this FREE program from Dr. Justin Waskiewicz and learn easy ways to measure a tree's height. Followed by a weekend long contest to find […]
Boreal Mosses
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesMosses in the Boreal Forest have an outsize influence on its ecology. This introductory field class will introduce participants to the more prominent mosses and their ecology along the VIC […]
Old Growth Forest Tours – 1675 Elder’s Grove – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesBig Tree Fest is a fun filled celebration of our Big Old Trees here in the Adirondacks. We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some […]
Old Growth Forest Tours – Doc Kudish Natural Forest – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesTake a guided tour through the incredible Old Growth Forest located on the Paul Smith's College lands. Recently dedicated to and named after long time professor Michael "Doc" Kudish. The […]
Tree core demonstration to age a living tree – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesJoin this unique opportunity with Dr. Justin Waskiewicz. He conducts a boring technique on a living tree, taking a core sample to determine a tree's age. This FREE demonstration is part […]
Learn to throw an Axe – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesAxe Throwing! Wouldn't you love to learn this thrilling and fun skill? Watch an axe throwing demonstration from the Paul Smith's College Woodsman's team and give it a try yourself. […]
Old Growth Forest Tours – 1675 Elder’s Grove – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesBig Tree Fest is a fun filled celebration of our Big Old Trees here in the Adirondacks. We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some […]
Old Growth Forest Tours – Doc Kudish Natural Forest – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesTake a guided tour through the incredible Old Growth Forest located on the Paul Smith's College lands. Recently dedicated to and named after long time professor Michael "Doc" Kudish. The […]
Birding for Connection in Peatland Habitat
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesWild Neighbors Nature Connection presents: Young Naturalist Series: Birding for Connection The focus on Peatland Habitat takes place Saturday May 25, 9:00am-11:00am. This outing’s focus will be on noticing the connections […]
Guided Canoe Paddle – Summer
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesEnjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and earn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support […]
Guided Canoe Paddle – Summer
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesEnjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and earn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support […]
Wild Edibles Walks
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesThis program is offered on multiple dates (see drop down menu). Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Pat will answer […]
Great Adirondack Birding Celebration (GABC)
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesThe Great Adirondack Birding Celebration (GABC) returns this coming May 31-June 2, 2024 for the 20th time. The 3 day event is designed to introduce birders of all ages and […]
Guided Canoe Paddle – Summer
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesEnjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and earn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support […]
Adirondack Raptors at the VIC for the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesMark Manske brings his incredible raptor program to the Paul Smith's College VIC for the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration (GABC) on Saturday, June 1st, 1PM-3PM. Experience the thrill of being […]
Guided Canoe Paddle – Summer
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United StatesEnjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff. Take in refreshing views and earn about Adirondack wetlands, bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support […]
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8023 State Route 30 Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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