Newcomb VIC Calendar - descriptions
The Newcomb VIC offers a wide variety of free and low-cost public programs
throughout the year. Participants, young and old, learn about all assets
of the unique Adirondack Park with hands-on activities both inside and
outside the buildings. Many programs are designed so people can enjoy
the natural wonders of the mountains, flora and fauna found along the
scenic VIC trails.
December 2009
To sign up for programs, call (518) 582-2000.
Dec. 5: Animal Tracking 101. 10a.m.–12:30p.m.
Winter is coming and now is the time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. We’ll give you the basic information you need to recognize footprints and gaits, and if there is snow on the ground, we’ll hit the trails to see who’s been visiting the VIC. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Dec.12: Natural Ornaments Workshop. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ever thought, gee why didn’t I think of that? The VIC staff will help you come up with ideas while you make your own natural ornaments to take home. The ornaments are made with pinecones, seeds, milkweed pods, leaves, beans, tree bark, twigs, flowers, and much more. It’s fun for the whole family. Drop in before 1:00 p.m. Cost: $3/family; Adirondack Park Institute members are free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Dec.16: API Friends Walk. 11 a.m. Remember, “Friends don’t let Friends stay inside!” Join the Adirondack Park Institute (API), the friends group of the VICs, for an informal walk on the Newcomb VIC trail system. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Dec. 19: Lecture: “People and the Park: How New Yorkers have shaped the Adirondacks we see today.” 11 a.m. Join Adirondack Park Agency staff for a look at how New York state has worked to preserve and protect the Adirondack Park. The program will look at exploration and settlement and then focus on the steps taken to assure the Park’s place as a model for conservation in the future.
Drop in. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Dec. 19: Out and About: “The Winter Season”. 1:30 p.m. Guest Naturalist Peter O’Shea will lead a snowshoe walk on one of the VIC trails and share how the natural world survives the winter season. Pre-registration required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Dec.26: Movie Matinee: “Arctic Tale”. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Watch a polar bear cub and a walrus pup as they struggle for survival in a beautiful icebound world. This film is narrated by Queen Latifah.
This movie will be shown in our multi-purpose room. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
January 2010
To sign up for programs, call (518) 582-2000.
Jan. 2: Family: Animal Tracking for Kids. 10:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.
This program is for families with children 11 years and older. Winter is a great time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. We’ll give you the basic information you need to recognize footprints and gaits, then we’ll hit the trails to see who has been visiting the VIC. Snowshoes will be available. (Adults must attend and participate in the program with their children). Pre-registration is recommended. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Jan 9: Movie Matinee: “March Of the Penguins”. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Emperor penguins travel an amazing journey each year to breed their young. In order to reach their breeding ground they walk in single file 70 miles. Learn about the emperor penguins natural history as you view this true-life tale.
This movie will be shown in our multi-purpose room. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Jan 16: Out and About: “Tracks Do Tell Tales” Trail Walk. 1:30 p.m.
Guest Naturalist Peter O’Shea will lead a snowshoe walk on one of the VIC trails and share information about the world of animal tracks and the Adirondack winter landscape. Snowshoes will be available. Pre-registration is required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Jan.20: API Friends Walk. 11:00 a.m.
Remember, “Friends don’t let Friends stay inside!” Join the Adirondack Park Institute (API), the friends group of the VICs, for an informal walk, or snowshoe on the Newcomb VIC trail system. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Jan. 23: Animal Tracking 101 for Adults. 10:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Winter is here and now is the time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. We’ll give you the basic information you need to recognize footprints and gaits, then we’ll hit the trails to see who has been visiting the VIC. Snowshoes will be available. Pre-registration is recommended. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Jan.30: Bird of Prey- Owls. 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a live bird-on-hand program featuring our non-releasable education Owls. Get a close- up look at the special adaptations of these Adirondack raptors; learn about their habitats, winter survival, and human impact on bird populations. Pre-registration not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
February 2010
Feb.6: Movie Matinee: “Arctic Tale”. 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Watch a polar bear cub and a walrus pup as they struggle for survival in a beautiful icebound world. This film is narrated by Queen Latifah. This movie will be shown in our multi-purpose room. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.13: Chilly Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Festival. 10:00am–3:00pm
Join the VIC staff along with educators from The Adirondack Mountain Club for a festive day of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on our beautiful trails. The festival includes snowshoe use, workshops, hot beverage, Family and Kids! Activities: make a balsam sachet, snow goggles, snowman pin, winter art and more. Family activities on snowshoes include our famous search for the “Gold” Medallion, or try our scavenger hunts on each of the trails. The Adirondack Mountain Club’s educators will be offering instruction on snowshoeing and winter preparedness. Skiers must bring their own equipment, and people may either bring their own snowshoes or borrow the VIC’s or ADK’s snowshoes. The Chilly Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Festival is sponsored by the Adirondack Park Agency, The Adirondack Park Institute, and The Adirondack Mountain Club. Drop in. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.16: Movie Matinee: “Hoot”. 1:00– 2:30 p.m.
When a boy and his classmates realize that a population of endangered burrowing owls is threatened by new construction the kids begin a campaign to save their new friends. This movie is based on the bestselling novel by Carl Hiaasen. The movie will be shown in our multi-purpose room. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.17: API Friends Walk. 11:00 a.m.
Remember, “Friends don’t let Friends stay inside!” Join the Adirondack Park Institute (API), the friends group of the VICs, for an informal walk, or snowshoe on the Newcomb VIC trail system. Pre-registration is not required. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.18: Family: Nature Craft Hour. 1:00-2:00pm
Create a nature craft of your very own to take home. It’s fun for the family. (Adults must attend and participate in the program with their children). Pre-registration is required by February 17th. Fee: $2/ family, free for Adirondack Park Institute members. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.19: Family: Winter Art. 1:00-2:30pm
Join VIC staff creating winter art, snow painting, ice ornaments, snowflake crafts, snowman building and more. (Adults must attend and participate in the program with their children). Pre-registration is required by February 18th. Fee: $2/family, free for Adirondack Park Institute members. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb.20: Family Snowshoe Walk 10:00-11:30am
Join us for a snowshoe walk geared towards helping families discover the joys of being outside during the winter season. Look for animal tracks, springtails, winter’s birds and abandoned nests, woodland evergreen plants and more. Pre-registration is recommended. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
Feb. 27: Animal Tracking 101 for Adults. 1:00-2:230pm
Winter is here and now is the time to learn how to identify the tracks of the animals that visit your house and woods. We’ll give you the basic information you need to recognize footprints and gaits, then we’ll hit the trails to see who has been visiting the VIC. Snowshoes will be available. Pre-registration is recommended. Free. Call the Newcomb VIC at (518)582-2000.
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