Paul Smith's College VIC

06/19/2026

Join us on Juneteenth for this free lecture about bird form and function by MIT engineering professor, Lorna Gibson. Hear about her new book, Birds Up Close and stay after her talk for a book signing at the Paul Smith’s College VIC!

We are excited to welcome back Lorna Gibson, MIT engineering professor, to talk about her new book “Birds Up Close.” Lorna will take us on an exploration of bird feathers, beaks and physiology through the lens of her professional background as an engineer and her personal love of birding. This is a free lecture at the VIC on Friday, June 19th from 1-3pm! Book signing to follow!

06/17/2026

We are excited to welcome back Lorna Gibson, MIT engineering professor, to talk about her new book “Birds Up Close.” Lorna will take us on an exploration of bird feathers, beaks and physiology through the lens of her professional background as an engineer and her personal love of birding. This is a free lecture at the VIC on Friday, June 19th from 1-3pm! Book signing to follow!

06/16/2026

Last week we welcomed the second crew of our first grade adventurers from Davis Elementary of to the VIC! We had a blast learning to walk like deer, exploring the butterfly house and getting out on the trails to see what we could find! Thank you for supporting their trip and for being a continued partner of the VIC Education Programs 🫎 🦫 🦦 🦌

06/13/2026

In need of a calm walk in the woods to clear your mind? Mindfulness Hikes are back with Naturalist Elden Proper! Learn how to reset and harness the power of nature for your own wellness journey. This program begins this Sunday and runs every other week through August.

06/12/2026

Our understory is flowering with all sorts of life, from spring ephemerals to ferns. We especially love when that mixes with the sun for a tapestry of shadow art 🌿

Photo: Trail edge / VIC / Natalee Wrege

06/10/2026

New Program Announcement!! We have partnered with the Adirondack Botanical Society to bring you a series of specialized programs. Join us throughout June & July, registration required:

June13: in the Field w/Steve Young

June 27: Make a Moss Collection with Ray Curran & Dan Spada

July 11 (Morning): Adirondack Orchid Survey Training w/ Steve Young

July 11 (Afternoon): Learn 10 Trees w/ Dan Spada

06/10/2026

Yoga on the Deck by returns for 2026! Join Beth McNally and Jill Henck on Tuesdays and Thursdays through mid September for gentle yoga, open to all abilities.

06/09/2026

These beauties are in full force. Painted trilliums are distinctive in their single, stalked flower with white, wavy margined petals. They have an inverted magenta “V” marking at the base of each petal. See them while you can, they will be gone before you know it!

Photo: Painted Trillium / VIC Trails / Nancie Battaglia

06/07/2026

Join VIC staff member, Alli Brunner, every other Sunday from 1-3pm for a guided nature walk on Boreal Life Trail. Learn about bog ecology and the cool species that live there (pitcher plants!). Register in below:

https://www.paulsmiths.edu/event/boreal-life-nature-walk/2026-06-07/