Upcoming events at the Paul Smith's College VIC

PAUL SMITHS, NY (08/31/2015)(readMedia)-- Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Summer Fun Trail Run Series

The VIC and High Peaks Cyclery are hosting a series of trail runs and mountain bike races on alternating Wednesday evenings through the summer. Series prizes will be awarded at the Fall Foliage Ramble on Saturday, Oct. 10. $5/person. Free for Friends of the VIC. Registration for each race is at 6 p.m. Races start at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5 – Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center from 9-11 a.m. as he searches for the late-summer birds that are tending to their new families and the young birds that are just learning to sing. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC, free for Warblers. Please call to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Sunday, Sept. 6 – Mushroom Walk

Learn to identify poisonous and edible mushroom species and learn about their medicinal value, too. 10 a.m. This walk will take at least two hours and will be held rain or shine. Bring a lunch and stay after to use mushroom expert Susan Hopkins' books and reference materials. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Call 518-327-6241 to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Saturday, Sept. 12 – Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center from 9-11 a.m. as he searches for the late-summer birds that are tending to their new families and the young birds that are just learning to sing. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC, free for Warblers. Please call to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Sunday, Sept. 13 – Trees of the Adirondacks

Take a leisurely walk and learn to identify various trees. 10 a.m.-noon. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Identify at least 10 trees or your money back. Call 518-327-6241 to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Saturday, Sept. 19 – Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center from 9-11 a.m. as he searches for the late-summer birds that are tending to their new families and the young birds that are just learning to sing. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC, free for Warblers. Please call to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Thursday, Sept. 24 – Volunteer Potluck

Bring a dish to pass. We will meet for hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. All volunteers welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 24 – Armchair Traveler Series

See a before-and-after snapshot of the Nepal earthquake from the perspective of Tom Boothe and Michael Rechlin. 7 p.m. $5/person, free for Friends of the VIC. The Armchair Traveler lecture series will continue every other Thursday through the winter. Supported by the Friends of the VIC.

Saturday, Sept. 26 – Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center from 9-11 a.m. as he searches for the late-summer birds that are tending to their new families and the young birds that are just learning to sing. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC, free for Warblers. Please call to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

Sunday, Sept. 27 – Trees of the Adirondacks

Take a leisurely walk and learn to identify various trees. 10 a.m.-noon. $20/person, $15 for Friends of the VIC. Identify at least 10 trees or your money back. Call 518-327-6241 to register by 5 p.m. the day before the walk.

New Moon Art Show

Check out the work of artist Tim Fortune and photographer Burdette Parks. They're on display in the Great Room until Saturday, Sept. 12.

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At Paul Smith's College, it's about the experience. Paul Smith's, which was founded in 1946, is the only bachelor's degree-granting institution of higher education in the Adirondacks. Our programs – in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences – draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. For more information: www.paulsmiths.edu.