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Nature Up North

Summer Campfire Kickoff! - Meet the team!

Event date and time
June 13, 2024 - 7:00 PM to June 13, 2024 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join us for the kick-off to our summer campfire series! Enjoy some s'mores, learn a bit about Nature Up North and what we have going on this summer, meet our crew of summer interns, and learn a little about the kip trail that leaves from the campfire (and maybe a short walk to the boardwalk).

This event is free and perfect for all ages. Youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a friend or a family member!

Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!

Event date and time
August 31, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).

Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!

Event date and time
July 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).

Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!

Event date and time
June 8, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).

Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories

Event date and time
March 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM to March 26, 2024 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North is extremely excited to collaborate with Perry Ground to bring Native American stories and traditions to Canton! Join us in the Sykes Formal Room for Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories on Tuesday, March 26th at 7 pm.

Please register for this event using this link: https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/raven-steals-the-sun-registratio

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop Pt. 2!

Event date and time
February 18, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for a second workshop in preparation for their 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race! At this workshop, you can learn how to build your cardboard sled for the race. Feel free to bring your own materials, or we can provide them for you! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials.

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop

Event date and time
February 3, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for a workshop in preparation for their 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race! At this workshop, you can learn how to build your cardboard sled for the race. Feel free to bring your own materials, or we can provide them for you! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials.

Our First Hike of the Year! A Hike to Lampson Falls

Event date and time
January 7, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

 

8th Annual Earth Day 7k Trail Run/Walk

Event date and time
April 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description


Welcome back for another awesome trail race!

Nature Up North is excited to invite you to join us for the 8th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run/Walk on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, at 9:00 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

6th Annual Nature Up North Cardboard Sled Races

Event date and time
February 24, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Postponed!! February 24th, 10-1, SUNY Canton Sledding Hill

The 6th Annual Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races are now being held on Feb. 24th, from 10 am - 1 pm at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill.