Programs & Events

Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration returns to the VIC for 2026 and hosted by Northern New York Audubon (NNYA).

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration returns to the VIC for 2026 and hosted by Northern New York Audubon (NNYA).

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration returns to the VIC for 2026 and hosted by Northern New York Audubon (NNYA).

Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

The Susquehanna String Band returns to the VIC on June 5th, 2026. Band members included Rick Bunting, Dan Duggan and John Kirk.

Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff to learn about Adirondack wetlands and bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support.

Join our Naturalist and Paul Smith's College Student, Elden Proper, for a creative, sensory-full experience of art in the natural world.

Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff to learn about Adirondack wetlands and bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support.

Join Adirondack Botanical Society botanist and iNaturalist ambassador Steve Young to learn the ins and outs of the iNaturalist field app.

Nature has the power to heal, all you need to do is get outside! During this program, you will learn some of the techniques you can use to further enhance the healing power of nature on your wellness.

Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff to learn about Adirondack wetlands and bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support.

Join our Naturalist and Paul Smith's College Student, Elden Proper, for a creative, sensory-full experience of art in the natural world.

Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

Learn how to identify trees with semi-professional tree hugger Alli Brunner!

Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff to learn about Adirondack wetlands and bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support.

Learn about the life stages of mosses, as well as the various groups and a few common species. Make a set of samples for future reference!

Nature has the power to heal, all you need to do is get outside! During this program, you will learn some of the techniques you can use to further enhance the healing power of nature on your wellness.

Enjoy a beginner level canoe paddle on Barnum Pond with VIC staff to learn about Adirondack wetlands and bogs and the fascinating diversity of life they support.

Join our Naturalist and Paul Smith's College Student, Elden Proper, for a creative, sensory-full experience of art in the natural world.

Learn to identify mushrooms with local mushroom expert, Susan Hopkins.

Learn to identify wild local edible plants with expert Pat Banker from Cornell University Cooperative Extension.