Old Growth Forest Tours – 1675 Elder’s Grove – Big Tree Fest
Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths
$25
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Old Growth Forest Tours – 1675 Elder’s Grove – Big Tree Fest
Big 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 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. …
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$25
Old Growth Forest Tours – Doc Kudish Natural Forest – Big Tree Fest
Take a guided tour through the incredible Old Growth Forest located on the Paul Smith's College lands that was recently dedicated to and named after long time professor Michael "Doc" Kudish. The Doc Kudish Natural Forest is a 76-acre stand of hemlock-northern hardwood which includes some 30- to 40-inch diameter hemlock, yellow birch, and sugar …
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$25
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Learn to Measure Tree Height – Big Tree Fest
Learn to Measure Tree Height – Big Tree Fest
We all love Tall Trees! Take this FREE program from Dr. Justin Waskiewicz and learn easy ways to measure a tree's height. There will then be a weekend long contest to find the tallest trees throughout the VIC's 3,000 acres by species. Participants should bring a calculator (most smartphones have them) a yardstick/meterstick would be …
Free
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The Way of Nature at Springtime, Taoist Yoga Workshop – Big Tree Fest
The Way of Nature at Springtime, Taoist Yoga Workshop – Big Tree Fest
Inner Quest Yoga workshop. Taoist Yoga provides a gateway for self-exploration and mastery of the physical and mental self. Its philosophical roots from ancient China, emphasize our connection with nature’s rhythms. Learn to: awaken, generate, circulate, and store Qi—vital life energy, reduce stress, improve health and mental acuity, and activate the healer within. A little …
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$30
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Tree Climbing Demonstration – Big Tree Fest
Tree Climbing Demonstration – Big Tree Fest
Big Tree Fest is a collection of fun and informative events celebrating and learning about Big Old Trees. Paul Smith's College Professor, Randall Swanson, Program Coordinator for the Arboriculture & Landscape Management (AALM) program will give a free tree climbing demonstration at the VIC.
FREE
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Learn all about the famous “Leaning Pine” – Big Tree Fest
Learn all about the famous “Leaning Pine” – Big Tree Fest
Big Tree Fest is a collection of fun and informative events celebrating and learning about Big Old Trees. Dr. Curt Stager will present on the natural history and legend of Paul Smith's famed "Leaning Pine" in the VIC amphitheater. A "cookie" or cutout of the actual tree showing the growth rings will be on display.
FREE
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Forest Bathing a Guided Sensory Experience – Big Tree Fest
Forest Bathing a Guided Sensory Experience – Big Tree Fest
Big Tree Fest is a collection of fun and informative events celebrating and learning about Big Old Trees. Forest Bathing immerses you in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of an Adirondack forest. Guided sensory activities give each person the space to enjoy their own personal experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Accessible to everyone, Forest Bathing takes place on gentle terrain. …
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$15.00
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Live Music – Jeff Balerno – Big Tree Fest
Live Music – Jeff Balerno – Big Tree Fest
Big Tree Fest is a celebration of our Big Old Trees. Ranger Jeff is a talented musician who plays all your favorite songs that you know by heart. Come listen for FREE in the Great Room on May 21st. Food and Beverages will also be available for purchase.
FREE
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Comedy Show – Rusty The Logger – Big Tree Fest
Comedy Show – Rusty The Logger – Big Tree Fest
Rusty DeWees comes “DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN” to THE BIG TREE FEST for an in-person on-stage LIVE Comedy and Music Show. Actor/Comedian DeWees is known for his beloved and valued THE LOGGER persona through which he offers his stellar, hard earned, talents as full-on comedian, musician, ad libber, and story-teller. Rusty's one-man comedy shows have …
$20.00
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Tree core demonstration to age a living tree – Big Tree Fest
Tree core demonstration to age a living tree – Big Tree Fest
Take this FREE program from Dr. Justin Waskiewicz and watch a boring technique on a living tree, taking a core sample to determine a tree's age.
FREE
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Learn to throw an Axe – Big Tree Fest
Learn to throw an Axe – Big Tree Fest
Big Tree Fest is a fun collection of programs, music, food and other events celebrating our Big Old Trees. Watch an axe throwing demonstration from the Paul Smith's College Woodsman's team and even give it a try yourself.
FREE