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Love Your Mother 5th Annual Earth Day 7K
The first 50 participants to register will receive a free T-Shirt! (registration form here)
The 5th annual Earth Day 7K is going virtual! Net proceeds will benefit the North Country COVID-19 response!
Nature Up North and the St. Lawrence Land Trust invite you to join us for the 5th annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run & Walk! The virtual race will take place from April 22nd to May 22nd.
How to Participate:
Summer Events are Here!
Nature Up North's suite of summer events are scheduled! Check out our events page to see what we have going on, from regularly scheduled campfires and paddles, to hikes on local trails, to nature-themed arts and crafts we have it all!
Bleeding Fairy Helmet or Rosy Bonet Mushroom
I found this cool mushroom growing off the side of a dead log. Not sure what species it is but I think its either Bleeding Fairy Helmet or Rosy Bonet Mushroom.
SLLT Harts Falls June Bird Walk
Join us Saturday, June 14th from 7:30 - 10 am, as Dr. Tom Langen, a longtime member of our board of directors, will lead a bird walk at our Harts Falls Preserve. The migrant birds are back, and all the residents birds are very active. To ensure all can hear and the birds aren’t disturbed, the walk is limited to 15 people. Please e-mail the St. Lawrence Land Trust (stlawlandtrust at stlawlandtrust.org) with your interest and how many plan to join.
A bird in the bush?
I was watching for a nesting kestrel pair when I heard a commotion. It seems this doe got too near a red winged blackbirds nest. The birds were relentless but she was too busy nursing her fawn to be phased. Fawn is hidden by tall grass.
A bird in the bush?
I was hiding out in the spruce row watching our for our nesting kestrel pair when I heard a commotion from the field behind me. It was red winged black birds. I thought perhaps they were upset with me for potentially being too near their nest. Instead, it seemed this new Momma deer was standing in the tall grass nursing her new fawn. She was too near the nest. The pair of red winged blackbirds were relentless but she stood still only occasionally moving her head while they loudly called and pecked at her.
Extreme Weather Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration will open at 8:30 AM)
Location: Knowles Hall, SUNY Potsdam
Cost: Free – Registration required (space is limited to 100 participants)
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uc36wy8/lp/a943e3a2-474d-436…
Featured Sessions & Activities Include:
Spring Wildflower Walk at Harts Falls
Spring wildflowers are in full bloom Harts Falls; join botanist Anne Johnson for an enjoyable springtime stroll around the St. Lawrence Land Trust property. Please register at stlawrencelandtrust@stlawrencelandtrust.org for more details. The trip will be limited to 15 people. Rain date June 8.
St. Lawrence Land Trust Annual Spring Bird Walk
Annual Spring Bird Walk