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Paul Smiths VIC Calendar

The Paul Smiths VICs 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.

Paul Smiths VIC Calendar : Program Descriptions

To sign up for programs, call (518) 327-3000.

July 2008

Daily: Live Bird-of-Prey Program. Noon.
Daily: Butterfly House. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Daily: Naturalist on Station. 9:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)
July 1: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 2: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Lake Lila with possible hike up Mount Frederica. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 3: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 4: Family Cookout. 7-8:30 p.m.
July 5: Butterfly Crafts. 1-3 p.m.
July 8: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 9: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Jones Pond Outlet to Church Pond. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 9: Amphibian Adventure. 1:30-3 p.m.
July 9: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
July 10: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 12: Plants and Orchids of the Bog. 1-3 p.m.
July 15: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 16: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Hitchins Pond with possible hike up Gus Lowe’s Bluffs. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 16: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
July 17: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 19: Evening Canoe Paddle. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
July 22: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 23: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Osgood River. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 23: Family Hike. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
July 23: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
July 24: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 26: Summer Wagon Ride. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 29: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 30: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Long Pond Canoe with Hike. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 30: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
July 31: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

August 2008

Daily: Live Bird-of-Prey Program. Noon.
Daily: Butterfly House. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Daily: Naturalist on Station. 9:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)
Aug. 2: Family Evening Hike. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 5: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 6: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Champion Lands. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 6: Family Hike. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Aug. 6: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 10: Adirondack Wildlife Festival. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 12: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 13: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Seven Carries through St. Regis Canoe Area. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 13: Adirondack Almanac Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 16: Evening Canoe Paddle. 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 19: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 20: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Raquette River to the Falls. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 20: Family Hike . 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Aug. 21: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 24: Introduction to Ferns. 1:30-3 p.m.
Aug. 26: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 27: Wilderness Canoe Paddle: Rainbow Lake. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aug. 28: Barnum Pond Canoe Paddles. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 30: Mercury Migration Conservation through the Lives of Adirondack Loons. 1-2 p.m.