Upcoming events at the Paul Smith's College VIC

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Wednesday, May 2 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Thursday, May 3 – Volunteer Potluck

Paul Smith's College VIC volunteers will get together with VIC staff at 5 p.m. for a preview of upcoming events and activities. Prospective volunteers are welcome. For more information, call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 or email skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Thursday, May 3 – Armchair Traveler Lecture Series

Join us at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Bill Ulinski titled "Canoeing the Arctic Barrenlands: Canada's Northwest Territories and Nunavut." Free for the Paul Smith's College community, $5 for all others.

Friday, May 4 – No-School Day Program

Join the VIC staff and become an Eco Explorer as we learn about the world outside. We will go on hikes, explore the marsh, play games, make arts and crafts and more. Programs run from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $30 for members of the Adirondack Park Institute and the Paul Smith's College community, $35 for all others.

Saturday, May 5 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Saturday, May 5 – Little Bobcats

VIC staff will lead a series of programs for 3-to-5 year-olds and their parents. Activities will focus on the local flora and fauna around the VIC. Sessions meet from 10 a.m.–noon. $2/session for members of the Adirondack Park Institute, $5/session for those who have not yet joined. Parents are asked to participate with their children. Please register by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Sunday, May 6 – Connect with Nature Family Programs

Bring the family to the Paul Smith's College VIC and spend the morning learning something new about nature. This week at 10 a.m., we will explore the FERDA plots for salamanders. $10/family.

Sunday, May 6 – Owl Prowl

Join the Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister at 8 p.m. for a night owl prowl. Free for the Paul Smith's College community, $5 for all others. Call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information.

Saturday, May 12 – Little Bobcats

VIC staff will lead a series of programs for 3-to-5-year-olds and their parents. Activities will focus on the local flora and fauna around the VIC. Sessions meet from 10 a.m.–noon. $2/session for members of the Adirondack Park Institute, $5/session for those who have not yet joined. Parents are asked to participate with their children. Please register by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Saturday, May 12 – Mothers Day Walk

A VIC naturalist will lead mothers and their children on a walk at the Paul Smith's College VIC at 1 p.m., $10/group.

Wednesday, May 16 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Wednesday, May 16 – 5K Fun Runs

Join other runners at 6 p.m. for a free fun run on the Paul Smith's College VIC trails. Please call (518) 327-6241 for more information.

Thursday, May 17 – Armchair Traveler Lecture Series

Join Dr. Ed Hixson at 7 p.m. for a presentation about his three expeditions to Mount Everest. Free for the Paul Smith's College community, $5 for all others.

Saturday, May 19 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Saturday, May 19 – Little Bobcats

VIC staff will lead a series of programs for 3-to-5-year-olds and their parents. Activities will focus on the local flora and fauna around the VIC. Sessions meet from 10 a.m.–noon. $2/session for members of the Adirondack Park Institute, $5/session for those who have not yet joined. Parents are asked to participate with their children. Please register by calling Sarah Keyes at (518) 327-6241 or emailing skeyes@paulsmiths.edu.

Sunday, May 20 – New Moon Art Opening

Artists Edith Urban, Lee Ann Sporn and Ron Pederson will be on hand at 5 p.m. to discuss their work, which will be on display through June 18.

Sunday, May 20 – Coffee House

The Paul Smith's College VIC will host an open mic night at 6 p.m. Please call the VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information.

Sunday, May 20 – Northern Forest Explorers

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is offering three Adirondack trips to youth living along the trail this summer. Come to the VIC for an information night for parents and potential participants at 7 p.m. For more information, call Brian McDonnell at (518) 327-6241 or email bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu.

Wednesday, May 23 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Friday, May 25 – No-School Day Program

Join the VIC staff for a day of programs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Become a VIC Eco Explorer as we learn about the world outside. We will go on hikes, explore the marsh, play games, make arts and crafts and more. $30 for members of the Adirondack Park Institute and the Paul Smith's College community, $35 for all others.

Saturday, May 26 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Saturday, May 26 – Jenkins Mountain Scramble

Paul Smith's College will host the second annual Jenkins Mountain Scramble. The trail run, which is part of a Trophy Series of races sponsored by Trail Runner magazine, will take place on the network of wooded trails at the Paul Smith's College VIC. The half-marathon starts at 9:30 a.m. and the 10k starts at 10:30 a.m. Please visit www.paulsmiths.edu/jenkins for more information.

Wednesday, May 30 – T.R. Bird Walk

Join Brian McAllister of the Adirondack Birding Center at 9 a.m. in search of the birds that call the Adirondacks their home. $20/session. Please call (518) 327-6241 to register.

Thursday, May 31 – Armchair Traveler Lecture Series

Paul Smith's College Prof. Janet Mihuc will give a talk at 7 p.m. titled "Project Silkmoth." Learn something new from an expert or expand your knowledge about distant places from someone who's been there. Free for the Paul Smith's College community, $5 for all others. Please call the Paul Smith's College VIC at (518) 327-6241 for more information.

Friday, June 1; Saturday, June 2; and Sunday, June 3 – The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration

The 10th annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration will feature internationally acclaimed birder and photographer Richard Crossley along with birding trips and lectures. Register by calling (518) 327-6241 or visiting www.adirondacklakes.com/recreation/birding/great-adirondack-birding-celebration.html.

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