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The Center for Nature Interpretation in the Adirondacks

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The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) offers outstanding learning opportunities in the heart of the Adirondack Park—New York's unique natural, cultural and recreational resource. Managed by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the AIC serves thousands of visitors, local residents and program participants each year.

Visit the AIC as you explore the Adirondacks:

• Relax in our lobby with views of the surrounding forest and enjoy the birds at our feeders.
• Speak with a staff naturalist.
• Explore trails through lakeshore, river, forest and wetland ecosystems.

Educational Programs & Facilities

The AIC offers public programs, events, speaker series, courses and other activities throughout the year to the public as well as school groups. AIC programs provide individuals and groups with opportunities to learn directly from ESF faculty and staff members and guest experts.

• Learn more about AIC Programs
• Learn more about AIC School Group Programs

ESF's extensive Adirondack facilities provide sites for classes, meetings, conferences and multi-day residential programs.

• Tour ESF's Adirondack Faciities

Accessibility

Most AIC facilities and programs are wheelchair accessible. Contact us for details.

Formerly known as the Newcomb Visitor Interpretive Center and administered by the Adirondack Park Agency, the AIC is now a branch of SUNY-ESF's Northern Forest Institute.