Adirondack Interpretive Center
Programs and Activities
Adirondack Interpretive Center Events
5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb, NY, United States, New York
[email protected] | 518-582-2000
Woodland Walks
Every Saturday | June 27 - August 29 | 1pm
Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm from June 27th through August 29th. The Rich Lake trail is a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.
Wildlife Wednesdays
Wednesday | July 1 - August 19 | 10 am
The Adirondack Park is full of wildlife! Join AIC staff every Wednesday at 10am from July 1st through August 19th to learn about the creatures who share the park with us. This hike will take place on the Rich Lake trail, a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.
Bird Walk with Miok
Saturday | May 23 | 8:30 am
Guest naturalist, birder, and Licensed Guide, Miok Salz, will guide guests in search of the birds of the Huntington Wildlife Forest.
Registration Required.
Preschool Adventures
Wednesday | June 3 | 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesday | July 1 | 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesday | August 5 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Nature is full of wonderful things! This program will introduce your little one to plants, animals, and other preschoolers while helping to build their confidence in nature. Expect to spend the whole program outside playing and exploring. This program is for ages 3-5, parents and guardians must stay with the group, and younger siblings are welcome to tag along.
Registration Required.
AIC After Dark
Friday | June 19 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday | July 3 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday | August 14 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm
The dark can be a scary place—we humans aren’t adapted to it. However, if you give it a chance, you’ll discover a whole other world. With the help of an AIC naturalist, experience an Adirondack forest at night. You will go for a night hike, play games, roast marshmallows, and maybe find the animals who call the night home. The night hike will take place on the Rich Lake trail, a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats
Registration Required.
Summer Solstice Paddle and Celebration
Sunday | June 21 | 8 am - 9:30 am
Summer is here at last! Welcome the longest day of the year with a paddle on Rich Lake, a sun themed craft, and snacks. No paddling experience is necessary; paddles, canoes, and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak as long as it has been cleaned of invasive species.
Registration is required.
Rich Lake Guided Paddles
Thursday | June 25 | 1 pm - 2 pm
Thursday | Juy 23 | 1 pm - 2 pm
Thursday | August 6 | 1 pm - 2 pm
Thursday | August 20 | 1 pm - 2 pm
Spend an hour on the water with an AIC naturalist where you will learn about the creatures that call Rich Lake home. If we are lucky, we may get to watch one of the Rich Lake loons. No paddling experience is necessary; paddles, canoes, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak as long as it has been cleaned of invasive species.
Registration Required.
Intro to Paddling
Saturday | June 27 | 9 am - 12 pm
Summer is here! And with it comes days on the water. Whether you are new to paddling or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will get you ready for the water. With the help of AIC staff you will learn paddling strokes, how to prepare for a paddling trip, and how to stay safe on the water.
Registration is required.
Mushroom Meanders
Sunday | June 28 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday | July 19 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday | August 16 | 1 pm - 3 pm
With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. These walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October.
Registration is not required but encouraged.
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
Saturday | July 25 | 9 am - 4 pm
So you left a trace, maybe it was smore goo at your campsite, a wrapper dropped on a trail, or a banana peel on the side of a road; we’ve all been there. Little traces like that might not seem big, but they sure do add up. To help keep our wild spaces clean and protect everything living in them join the AIC for a Leave No Trace awareness workshop. You’ll learn how humans impact the environment and how to make sure you leave as few traces as possible.
Registration is recommended.
Fire Tower Hike
Saturday | August 1 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fire towers dot the Adirondack and Catskill mountains and are popular hiking destinations for many people. However, have you ever wondered why they are there? Or how they fit into the history of the Adirondack and Catskill parks? Come along on a hike with an AIC Naturalist to the Goodnow fire tower and learn about fire tower history as well as the plants and animals who live on Goodnow Mountain. This hike will be 4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around 1000ft.
Registration is recommended.
Tree ID
Saturday | August 22 | 1 pm - 3 pm
Have you ever looked at a tree and wondered “who are you?” The Adirondack Mountains are filled with millions of trees, and even though many look similar, each species has its own unique features. Spend the afternoon with an AIC Naturalist learning how to notice these features and identify key Adirondack trees. With the use of hand lenses, dichotomous keys, and other tools you will never look at a tree the same way again.
Registration is recommended.