Upcoming Events at the Paul Smith's College VIC

PAUL SMITHS, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Daily – Nature Walks

The Paul Smith's College VIC will hold a naturalist-led interpretive walk every day at 1 p.m. Participants meet in the VIC building and then head out for an hour-long walk to explore different aspects of nature in the Adirondack Park.

Free for Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427). $10 for nonmembers.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Nature-Walks-Summer-2013.html

Daily – Butterfly House

The Butterfly House is open each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Visitors can view native butterflies up close and learn about the life stages and migratory patterns of these colorful insects. Butterfly House volunteers will be on hand each day to help identify different species of butterflies and to provide information on the insect's life cycle and the plants favored by each species. The Butterfly House is made possible by Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427).

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Butterfly%20House.html

Daily – Life on the Lakes Juried Art Show

The Paul Smith's College VIC is hosting a Juried Art Show until Aug. 5. The theme of the show is Life on the Lakes. Free – underwritten by Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427).

VIC visitors can purchase a ticket to vote for the People's Choice Award, which will be announced at the Plein Air Art Invitational reception on Friday, Aug. 16.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Art-at-the-Paul-Smiths-VIC-Life-on-the-Lakes-2013.html

Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Plein Air Art Invitational

The Paul Smith's College VIC will host an art invitational featuring paintings done on location by area artists. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Free – underwritten by Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427).

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Art-at-the-Paul-Smiths-VIC-Plein-Air-Art-Invitational-2013.html

Selected Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 7, 12, 14, 26, and 28 – Yoga on the Deck

Get out of the studio and into nature. Enhance your practice by experiencing a world of new sensations and become part of a boundless yoga experience. This class is open to all abilities. Classes start at 9 a.m.

More information: http://adirondackjackieyoga.com or http://adirondackvic.org/Yoga-on-the-Deck-2013.html. Contact jacquelinefoster@roadrunner.com or (518) 339-3008.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Aug. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31 – Interpretive Canoe Paddles

These two-hour trips provide a chance to explore the varied aquatic habitats at the Paul Smith's College VIC. Participants will explore Heron Marsh and Barnum Brook and paddle through a bog to Barnum Pond. Paddles are offered twice a day, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $20/adult, $50/immediate family.

Friends of the VIC receive a 25 percent discount (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427). Please register by 5 p.m. the previous day by calling the VIC at (518) 327-6241.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Naturalist-led-Canoe-Trips-2013.html

Mondays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Junior Naturalist Program

These multi-themed nature activities are designed for children ages 7-11. The program runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please bring a healthy snack, lunch, water bottle, a raincoat, sunscreen, bug spray and appropriate footwear for the VIC trails. $35/child; $25 for friends of the VIC.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Childrens-Environmental-Education-Programs-Summer-2013.html

Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 – Little Bobcats Program

VIC staff will lead a series of nature programs for 4-to-6-year-olds and their parents. The program runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Children should come with a healthy snack, water bottle, rain gear, bug spray and appropriate foot wear for the VIC trails.

$20/child; $15 for Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427).

Fridays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 – Farmers' Market

The Paul Smith's College VIC Farmers' Market will be open from 2-5:30 p.m. every Friday throughout the summer. It features fresh vegetables and berries in season, breads and other baked goods, herbs, jams and jellies, and plants. The market is part of the Adirondack Farmers' Market Cooperative.

More information: http://www.adirondackfarmersmarket.com/Paul_Smiths.html

Saturdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 – Birds of Prey Demonstrations

The Paul Smith's College VIC and Adirondack Raptors invites you to spend Saturday afternoons learning about birds of prey. Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors will have live hawks and owls on hand from 1-3 p.m. Free - underwritten by Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427).

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Birds-of-Prey-Demonstrations-at-the-Paul-Smiths-VIC-Summer-2013.html

Selected Sundays and Wednesdays, Aug. 14, 18 and 28 – Mushroom Walks

Join mushroom expert Susan Hopkins at 10 a.m. for a casual walk through the woods in search of mushrooms and fungi. We will discuss and identify poisonous and edible species and point out some of medicinal value, too. This walk will take at least two to two-and-a-half hours and will be held rain or shine. Bring a lunch and stay later if you like. We have books and reference materials on hand for further study.

$10 for Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427); $20 for nonmembers.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Adirondack-Nature-Walks-Mushroom-Walks-2013.html

Wednesday, Aug. 14 and 28 – 5K Trail Runs

The Paul Smith's College VIC will host a 5K trail run every other Wednesday until Sept. 25. Runners get a chance to check out the VIC trails and meet other trail enthusiasts. Registration starts at 6 p.m. The runs start at 6:30 p.m. $5/person.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Sports-At-the-VIC-Summer-Trail-Runs-2013.html#FiveK

Sunday, Aug. 4 – Volunteer Barbecue

Paul Smith's College VIC volunteers will meet at 5 p.m. for a barbecue and a preview of upcoming events and activities. Prospective volunteers are welcome. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Bring a place setting and salad or dessert to share.

Sunday, Aug. 4 – Shakespeare in the Adirondack Park - Macbeth

This 60-minute outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play is a production of the Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts. Six performers play all the roles, blending inventive physicality, evocative design and original text to create this mesmerizing and chilling tale of greed and ambition. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. Free.

More information: http://adirondackarts.org/events--performances/alstf.php

Friday, Aug. 16 – Adirondack Plein Air Paints the VIC

The Paul Smith's College VIC is a featured location for the Adirondack Plein Air Festival, held this year from Thursday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 18. Friday, Aug. 16, is "Paint the VIC" day. Artists will take advantage of the natural settings on various VIC trails, including mountains, old growth forest, bogs, streams, marsh, beaver lodges and Adirondack lean-tos. Spectators are welcome throughout the day. Free.

More information: http://saranaclakeartworks.com/pleinair/

Friday, Aug. 16 – Artist Reception for Plein Air Art Invitational

The opening reception for the Plein Air Art Invitational will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and the Peoples' Choice award from the Life on the Lakes Juried Art Show will be presented.

More information: http://adirondackvic.org/Art-at-the-Paul-Smiths-VIC-Plein-Air-Art-Invitational-2013.html

Monday-Friday, Aug. 26-30 – VIC-Certified Adirondack Naturalist Course

During this five-day program, you'll explore a variety of outdoor topics with scientists, naturalists and VIC staff. Various Adirondack habitats will be covered, including deciduous forest, marsh and bog. Other topics include birds, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians, mushrooms, mammals, fish and more. The week will be organized in half-day field sessions. Meals and accommodations not provided. The cost of the full five-day program is $250 per person. Half-day field sessions are $50 per person per session.

Friends of the VIC (https://ecommunity.paulsmiths.edu/page.aspx?pid=427) receive a 10 percent discount. Advanced registration is required and space is limited.

More information: Email Brian McAllister at bmcallister@paulsmiths.edu or call (518) 327-6241; http://adirondackvic.org/VIC-Certified-Adirondack-Naturalist-Program-2013.html

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