Issue 572 | March 31, 2024

This Week at the VIC

Bobcats Score a Big Win

Congratulations to the Biathlon Bobcats who came home victorious in the first US Biathlon Collegiate National Championship earlier this week! They excelled in several categories, making multiple podium appearances and overall, claiming the National Team Title trophy.

The PSC Biathlon team trains at the Phillip Saunders Nordic Complex on the VIC property. Thank you for all of your hard work team!

A New View

Introducing the newest addition to the VIC.... the Heron Marsh cam!

Live footage of the VIC wildlife activity is now available anytime.

Check it out!

Live Webcam

Avian Adventures

Springtime is for the birds! Soar along on our guided field trips and connect with the natural world. Trips have limited space, choose your excursion before the flock is full. Plus a weekend of fun activities & events at the VIC!

Slither Your Way Over

3rd Annual Salamander Festival

Join PSC students from The Wildlife Society chapter and learn all about salamanders and other amphibians!

Sunday, April 7th

10 am - 2 pm

All ages are welcome. Fun activities for kids and adults!

crafts
face painting
scavenger hunt
auction

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.

Activate Inspiration

EarthCanvas: 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

SAM Fest 2024

April 13th 1-4pm

Learn More

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

Music Over the Marsh

Sat. May 11th @ 7 PM

North County Trio

A Country / Americana band performing originals and covers throughout the Northeast US. Cat Lines, Scott Smith, and Bradley Clark share a love of storytelling and live performance, as well as a friendship that comes across in their stage presence.

Get Tickets

Stay tuned for the summer line up!

Upcoming Programs

Salamander Festival

Sun April 7 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

Medicinal Mushroom Workshop

Sat May 11 9 am - 4 pm

Music Over the Marsh: The North County Trio

Sat May 11 7 pm

Big Tree Festival

May 18-19

Birding for Connection: Peatland Habitat

Sat May 25 9 am - 11 am

Program pricing, more info and registration at paulsmithsvic.org

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