THERE’S MORE TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER Each visit to The Wild Center begins by reserving a ticket in advance, either online or by phone. That applies to everyone, including members (who are admitted at no charge), donors, regular patrons and first-time visitors. Timed reservations help keep all visitors safe by managing crowd size, as our youngest and most vulnerable visitors are currently unable to be vaccinated against COVID.
NEW THIS YEAR LIVING RIVER TRAIL, INSIDE THE EXHIBIT HALL On this one-way, indoors loop, visitors will experience traversing an Adirondack Trail—starting at the summit of a High Peak and passing through forests, waterfalls, rivers, streams, lakes and bogs. You’ll pass by more than 2,000 live creatures, including fish, turtles and, of course, our beloved otters.
WELDED STEEL: SHAPE, FORM AND LIGHT, BARNEY BELLINGER OUTDOOR EXHIBIT This art-in-nature installation by Barney Bellinger is a collaboration with Tupper Arts. Bellinger has installed 17 metal sculptures on campus. See them beginning at the path from the main parking lot to the patio, across Rainbow Bridge and throughout Forest Music.
FOREST MUSIC Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Forest Music features new music composed by Lake Placid musician Eric Sturr. Using Barney Bellinger’s sculptures as inspiration, Sturr wrote “Iron Harvest,” a five-piece instrumental composition with metallic sounds and drumming juxtaposed with natural-sounding harmonies. NATURALIST-GUIDED DAILY CANOEING ON THE RAQUETTE RIVER Daily thru September 6, 1 p.m. Plan to add this special backcountry experience to your Wild Center visit. Canoes provided. Members, $30; non-Members, $45. Only five spots available daily—advanced registration required, in addition to advanced reservations for daily admission.
MEMBERS ONLY FRIDAY MEMBERS MORNINGS ON WILD WALK
Fridays in July and August, 8–10 a.m. Members and their guests can enjoy Wild Walk before it opens to the public. No charge, but advanced registration required, online or by phone: 518-359-7800. See all the details at wildcenter.org/events Many events have limited space—please register early. 22
