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SUMMARY:Homeschool XC Ski and Snowshoe Program
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31\, 2026\, the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center invites homeschool families of all ages and abilities for group ski games and skiing and snowshoeing on our trails at a discounted rate. \nHomeschool Tuesdays Trail Pass Rate\nKids: free\nAdults\, ages 18 and up: half price\, $10 \nHomeschool Tuesdays Rental Rate\nKids: free\nAdults\, ages 18 and up: $20 for skis\, $10 for snowshoes \nSeason Pass info if you decide that the excellent VIC skiing is something you want to do more frequently than just Tuesdays! https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/ny-state-ski-waiver/ \n\nAbout the Program\nThe homeschool program will take place on Tuesdays from January 6 – March 31\, 2026\, from 10am-2pm. Most Tuesdays\, we will have informal group games for all abilities on skis in the field behind the building from about 11:00 or 11:30am until we break for lunch. In previous years\, we had special days where we did music jams and horsedrawn sleigh rides. Stay tuned to this blog (and the NCH facebook group) for updates in case of inclement weather. \nFamilies are welcome to come earlier and stay later. The VIC building is open from 9:00am-5:00pm\, and indoor bathrooms are available to the public. Families are free to ski or snowshoe the trails at their own pace and use the building throughout the day. VIC trails are open dawn to dusk. \nHomeschoolers are welcome to visit the displays inside the building\, use the classroom\, library reading room\, and any educational tools and games. \nFor more information contact:\nSunita Halasz\, sunitahalasz@gmail.com\nvic@paulsmiths.edu\nhttps://www.paulsmithsvic.org/
URL:https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/event/homeschool-xc-ski-and-snowshoe-program-tuesdays/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s VIC\, 8023 State Route 30\, Paul Smiths\, NY\, 12970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Smith's VIC":MAILTO:vic@paulsmiths.edu
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SUMMARY:Free Group Cross Country Ski Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday during the winter season\, we offer free group cross country ski lessons for beginners who purchase a trail pass and rental. These lessons are aimed at total beginners and will equip you with the skills needed to confidently ski our trails. While the lessons are free\, we do limit them to 10 participants\, so pre-registration in encouraged. Please call ahead at  (518) 327-6241. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/event/free-group-cross-country-ski-lessons-2/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s VIC\, 8023 State Route 30\, Paul Smiths\, NY\, 12970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Learn iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalist\, Steve Young as he will teach the ins and outs of the iNaturalist software to enter observations\, identify species\, communicate with others\, and use the data for projects. We will be using the big screen at the VIC to observe the software but you may bring a laptop too. \nThis is a FREE program\, however\, please register using the link below! \nInstructor:Steve Young\, botanist and iNaturalist ambassador. We encourage you to register a username on iNaturalist which is free to do.
URL:https://www.paulsmithsvic.org/event/learn-inaturalist/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s VIC\, 8023 State Route 30\, Paul Smiths\, NY\, 12970\, United States
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