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WHAT WILL WE BE DOING EACH DAY?

Below is what a week at the Winter Institute will look like, based on the tentative schedule for “The Most Precious Resource: The Natural History of Lakes and Lake Districts.” A detailed program schedule
will be included in your registration packet.

 

DAY 1 - MONDAY
Afternoon
Arrival and check-in at Aurora Inn or E.B. Morgan House
Evening
Champagne welcome reception at the E.B. Morgan House
Dinner in the Aurora Inn Dining Room

 

DAY 2 - TUESDAY
Morning
Early morning yoga
Breakfast in the Aurora Inn Dining Room
Lecture, discussion and laboratory activities at Wells
Afternoon
Travel to Syracuse area – enjoy a gourmet box lunch en route
Visit Onondaga Lake, Green Lake and Skaneateles Lake
Evening
Rest and relaxation in your luxurious guest room
Dinner in the Wells College String Gallery
Games and cordials by the fire

 

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY
Morning
Breakfast in the Aurora Inn Dining Room
Lecture, discussion and laboratory activities
Afternoon
Lunch and informal discussion
Lecture, discussion and laboratory activities
Evening
Evening on your own
Late-night movie in the Aurora Inn Lakeside Room

 

DAY 4 - THURSDAY
Morning
Breakfast in the Aurora Inn Dining Room
Travel through Ithaca and Taughannock Falls to Sheldrake Winery
Afternoon
Lunch (on own) at Sheldrake Winery
Continue travel around Cayuga Lake, through Montezuma
National Wildlife Refuge, back to Aurora
Evening
Rest and relaxation in your luxurious guest room
Farewell Dinner in the Aurora Inn Lakeside Room
Games and cordials by the fire

 

DAY 5 - FRIDAY
Morning
Breakfast in the Aurora Inn Dining Room
Check out of guest rooms OR, stay for the weekend or the next program!
 
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