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Events Up North

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Hike the Red Sandstone Trail with Potsdam Pride

Event date and time
March 17, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join Potsdam Pride and Nature Up North for a casual hike on the Red Sandstone Trail!

Starting at the north entrance on the Back Hanawah Road, we'll walk south towards Hanawah Falls and the quarry that built much of Potsdam. Along the way, you'll also learn some history about the trail, the land, and how it is managed and maintained today.

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

Tupper Lake Sky Center Showcase

Event date and time
March 27, 2024 - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North at the Tupper Lake Sky Center and Observatory for an exciting night of stargazing and learning!

Starting at 8 pm on Wednesday, March 27th, we'll be getting a tour of the facilities at the Tupper Lake Observatory. We'll learn about the eclipse and how scientists at the observatory are preparing for the path of totality. Finally, weather permitting, we'll have an opportunity to look through the telescopes themselves at the many wonders of the night sky.

Clarkson Observatory Tour and Viewing

Event date and time
April 13, 2024 - 6:30 PM to April 13, 2024 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Looking for a way to stay involved with local astronomy after the eclipse? Thinking about picking up a new hobby, but not sure where to get started?

Join Nature Up North and Reynolds Observatory Director Ben Roulston at the Reynolds Observatory outside of Potsdam on Saturday, April 13th. We'll be talking about the research going on at Clarkson, the Reynolds Observatory, and (weather permitting) taking a look at different features of the night sky.

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.