Issue 570 | March 17, 2024

This Week at the VIC

Sky Spotters

Earlier this week, the National Weather Service out of Burlington, VT held a public training for their SKYWARN program here at the VIC! What a great resource to be aware of with the unpredictable weather events the Adirondacks can bring.

Thank you for bringing your training to the VIC!

Eclipse Campout

Make a memorable weekend of it and get the full eclipse adventure right here! On April 8th, we are lucky enough to fall in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Paul Smith’s VIC has one of the best viewing locations in the Adirondacks with an exclusive tent spot perfect to host your own viewing party. Lean-to rentals are also available. Enjoy this rare, astronomical event in the peace and quiet of our 25+ miles of trails filled with beautiful, natural surroundings and a sense of tranquility.

Rent a site and lead your own experience

Total Eclipse at the VIC

You can also choose a guided, fully immersive experience with

Adirondack Riverwalking

Syrup Season is HERE!

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3rd Annual Salamander Festival

Saturday, April 6th

Join PSC students from The Wildlife Society chapter and learn all about salamanders and other amphibians! Students will present on the biology and ecology of our local amphibians. Come learn proper handling techniques and take a walk outside to explore their natural habitat.

All ages are welcome. Fun activities for kids and adults; crafts, competitions and amphibian ID games.

Great Minds Think Alike

SAM Fest 2024

Earth Canvas: Art & Climate Change

We're just a few weeks away from the Science Art Music Festival.

MC Martha Foley from NCPR
Special Guest Presenter Suzanne S. Rancourt
TED-style Talks
Trivia & Giveaways
Fun Art Show Fundraiser
Other Live Performances

Proudly sponsored by NCPR.org and Northern Power & Light, Inc

April 13th 1-4pm

Music Over the Marsh

Playing Next:

Charlie Reinertsen

Sat. March 23rd @ 2 PM

Charlie Reinertsen is a solo singer/songwriter based in Saranac Lake. Classically trained on both vocals and guitar, he's written and released two blues/indie/roots rock albums. Charlie played guitar for St. Olaf College’s jazz band that was named the top undergraduate large ensemble in the nation by Downbeat Magazine in 2011.

Heron Marsh Gallery

Ingrid Van Slyke:

The Splendor of Winter

There's still a few more weeks left to see this beautiful exhibit!

On display through

April 20th, 2024

Heron Marsh Cafe

Wednesdays - Sundays

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Serving lunch by

Alumni Chef David Pittman

Upcoming Programs

Music Over the Marsh: Charlie Reinertsen

Sat Mar 23 2 pm - 4 pm

Maple Weekend Breakfast Buffet

Mar 23-24 10 am

Salamander Festival

Sat April 6 10 am - 2 pm

Total Solar Eclipse

Mon April 8

SAM Fest

Sat April 13 1 pm - 4 pm

Birding for Connection: Spruce/Fir Habitat

Sat May 4 9 am - 11 am

Woodcock Walk *pre-registration required

Fri May 10 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Music Over the Marsh: The North County Trio

Sat May 11 7 pm

Big Tree Festival

May 18-19

Program pricing, more info and registration at paulsmithsvic.org

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