Ski trail at the VIC (21 March 2013). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Children's Nature Programs:
No School Day at the VIC: Tapping into Spring
21 March 2014 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Sugar Bush at the Paul Smith's College VIC. Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.Sugar Bush at the Paul Smiths VIC

VIC Maple SyrupLearn why the sugar maple (Acer saccharum) has earned its place as the state tree of New York!  Dive into its life history, growing requirements, reproduction and why it is so important to people and animals.  We will learn how and why this tree has sugary sap and the basics of turning it into Maple Syrup. 

Bring your outdoor clothes for walking and playing in the snow, and food for lunch and a snack. Don’t forget your snowshoes or rent them for an additional fee of $5.  Reservations are required. Reserve your place by 12:00 PM, Thursday, 20 March 2014, by calling 518-327-6241. Minimum class size is 4. The fee is $35 per person, $25 for Friends of the VIC.


No School Days at the Paul Smiths VIC

This event is part of VIC's No School Days Program, which provides half-day and full-day environmental education sessions to teach children aged 7-11 to become VIC eco-explorers, learning about the natural world in the Adirondack Mountains.   Activities include: hiking, exploring the marsh, playing games, and making arts and crafts. Fun is number one, while we develop sensory awareness, creative thinking, listening comprehension, and empathy. No School Day programming is led by VIC Educator Michelle Berrus. For additional dates when No School Days programming is offered, click here. This program is supported by Friends of the VIC.

 

Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.