Volunteer with Us! New York State DEC Wildlife Day @ the VIC

Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Join us for Wildlife Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025! DEC, in partnership with State Parks and Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), will host stewardship and educational events across the state to celebrate wildlife conservation and protect New York wildlife and the VIC is a participating location! We will be preparing our Butterfly House for winter closure and […]

2025 Adirondack Loon Celebration

Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Mark your calendars for the Adirondack Loon Celebration to be held at Paul Smith’s VIC! The day begins with a guided paddle on Lake Clear with ACLC staff from 9 am - 11 am. Registration is required. Then join us at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) for an afternoon of fun! Schedule of Events: […]

Old Growth Forest Tours – 1675 Elder’s Grove

Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

We are offering guided tours of the 1675 Elder's Grove, home to some of the largest trees in NYS! Hidden, scattered vestiges of old-growth groves offer a living glimpse into pre-European America, untouched by the ax or plow. They survived the industrial revolution, the saw mill and all its men. Old Growth makes up less […]

$30
Learn Tree ID

Learn Tree ID

Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner! You will learn basic tree terminology and how to use a dichotomous key, all while strolling our lovely trails. This program can be adjusted to include those with limited mobility. This program is not ideal for very young children. This program runs on select […]

$20