Winter Trees (14 December 2014).  Photo by Tom Boothe.  Used by permission.

Natural History Training Session for VIC Volunteers:
Winter Botany
Sunday, 22 February 2015
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Trees of the Adiirondacks: American Beech leaves persist throughout the winter and are replaced by new leaves in the spring.  Beech leaves (19 February 2014). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.Trees of the Adirondacks: American Beech leaves persist throughout the winter and are replaced by new leaves in the spring.
Beech leaves (19 February 2014). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Trees of the Adirondacks: Black Spruce and Tamarack at the Paul Smiths VIC (14 December 2014).  Photo by Tom Boothe.  Used by permission.
Black Spruce are evergreens, retaining their needles through the long Adirondack winter. The Tamaracks in the background are deciduous conifers, shedding their needles in the fall. Both trees flourish in Adirondack wetlands. Black Spruce and Tamaracks (14 December 2014). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Join VIC Naturalist Brian McAllister for a snowshoe walk, as we explore the forest and wetland plants and learn the identification of last summer’s wildflowers, ferns, and other plant life. We’ll also learn to identify some trees by their bud formations and leaf scars.

Snowshoes will be required and are available to rent at the VIC. The program runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity. Free to all VIC Volunteers..

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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.