Newcomb, NY – The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) has recently announced a lineup of events to kick off the Spring season including a series of free “mud season movies,” early migrant bird walks, and a one-day introduction to fly fishing workshop. The 2023 mud season movies will be shown every Saturday in April at 1:30 p.m. at the Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb Campus. (More information on the mud season movies in the image above.) The film series is sponsored by the Adirondack Park Institute.

Bird on a branch. Photo courtesy of the Adirondack Interpretive Center.

Early Migrant Bird Walks:

• Group size is limited
• Pre-registration is required

The AIC will be going through some staff transitions this Spring, so we haven’t firmed up our popular bird walk schedule. But don’t worry, we will send out a follow-up email some with more dates. We hope you can join us to look for our early arriving avian migrants and resident birds. Depending on conditions, we will either walk along Rich Lake Marsh, Hudson River Fen, or hike the trails at the AIC to see which resident and migrant birds are in the area. Walks are easy rambles and great for beginning birders. Binoculars are available for the walks thanks to Northern New York Audubon.

Saturday May 20th, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Click here to register via email

Photo courtesy of the Adirondack Interpretive Center.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
Saturday May 6th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Register by May 1st Click here to begin registration process
At this one-day workshop, you will be introduced to the art and science of fly fishing. Instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this event. No equipment or experience is required. Just bring your lunch and willingness to learn something new or work on your skills.  The registration fee $40.

Visit https://www.esf.edu/aic/index.php to learn more about the AIC.

Photo at top courtesy of the Adirondack Interpretive Center.